Prof. Dr. Steven Benner
Camille & Henry Dreyfus Lectures

Chromium replaces rare and expensive noble metals

Luminous Molecules

Stable membrane for therapeutic carriers

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry of the University of Basel. On this website you will find information about our current research, studying Chemistry, and the rich history of our department. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any questions.

Research

The research conducted in the 16 research groups of the Department of Chemistry is interdisciplinary, and aims to provide not only new findings in fundamental research but also applied solutions to problems in the fields of energy, environmental sustainability and health.

Study

A degree in chemistry from the University of Basel will provide you with an in-depth chemical knowledge as well as many other useful skills sought by employers in diverse sectors. Our students leave highly qualified within their profession and have strong perspectives on the job market.