Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs (CHE-DRP)

CHE-DRP supports fundamental research in six core chemistry programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT), Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI), Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP), Chemical Synthesis (SYN), Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS), and Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry (MSN). The programs support a large and vibrant research community engaged in fundamental discovery, invention, and innovation in the chemical sciences. Projects explore the frontiers of chemical science, develop foundations for future technologies and industries that meet changing societal needs, and prepare the next generation of chemical researchers. Research areas include designing and synthesizing new molecules and catalysts, understanding chemical transformations and thermodynamics, developing novel instrumentation for chemical discovery, determining structure-function relationships in biological systems, understanding chemical processes in the environment, and contributing to emerging industries including quantum information systems, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.