Chemistry is often referred to as the “central science” and with good reason: It is foundational in areas such as health, environmental sciences, new materials development, and nanotechnology.
At Waterloo, we offer some of the most interdisciplinary and cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate Chemistry programs in Canada, where specializations prepare you for exciting professional careers in industry, business, government, and academia. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality in its programs. This commitment is reflected with the teaching and research excellence of our award-winning faculty and staff.
Whatever your level, whatever your interest, we invite you to explore our programs to see for yourself what we have to offer. Consider becoming a part of Waterloo Chemistry, where teaching, mentoring, and research combine to prepare you for your career.
News
Spring 2024 Teaching Assistant Excellence Awards
Congratulations on the outstanding efforts and achievements of the Spring 2024 Graduate TA Award winners!
Linda Nazar receives prestigious Hughes Medal
Professor and Canada Research Chair Linda Nazar awarded highly coveted Royal Society U.K. Hughes Medal.
Chemistry professors receive 2024 Excellence in Science Research Awards
Scott Hopkins and Subha Kalyaanamoorthy named as winners of 2024 Excellence in Science Research Awards.
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: John F. Trant
Vertical integration: Combining computational and experimental biophysics with synthetic chemistry and molecular biology to drive innovation in cancer biology
John F. Trant
Associate Professor and Faculty of Science Research Chair
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Windsor
Thursday, October 24, 2024
9 a.m.
Hybrid: C2-361 and Teams
Chemistry Seminar Series: Aurélien de la Torre
Designing cycloadditions to enable total synthesis
Aurélien de la Torre
Assistant Professor
ICMMO, Paris-Saclay University
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
11 a.m.
In-person: C2-361
Chemistry Seminar Series: Eric Keske
Enhancing catalytic efficiency: Advances with N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and mechanistic insights in cross coupling reactions
Eric Keske
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Trent University
Thursday, October 31, 2024
9 a.m.
Hybrid: C2-361 and Teams