Introduction

Chemistry is a field of study that investigates the structure and properties of substances, as well as the processes involved in creating new materials. It forms the foundation for various scientific and engineering disciplines that can significantly contribute to human welfare. The Department of Chemistry established its Master's program in December 1973 and its Ph.D. program in December 1979, aiming to cultivate specialized and advanced minds necessary for such research endeavors. As of March 2024, a total of 393 Master's and 52 Ph.D. graduates have been produced, who have diversified into fields ranging from traditional chemistry research areas such as pharmaceuticals, polymers, petroleum chemistry, and catalysis to applied fields like electronic materials, biotechnology, environmental science, and energy materials.
Moreover, the department has been selected for the Ministry of Education's BK21 program for graduate student education, providing research scholarships to ensure a stable research environment. With the participation of eight specialized professors, the program emphasizes the goal of enabling students to creatively acquire specialized knowledge during their educational journey and develop innovative applications through research. Presently, the faculty predominantly focuses on energy, environment, nano-materials, inorganic materials, organic synthesis, organic photochemistry, surface physical chemistry, and nano-medicine. Graduate students are encouraged to actively participate in various research areas and receive extensive education to foster creative knowledge acquisition and develop original application skills through the university's chemical information network.