Research Focus: Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry is the science of developing and applying state-of-the-art chemical measurement tools to determine the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter.  At the University of Arizona, faculty members specializing in analytical chemistry create and utilize these tools to better understand and control chemical and biochemical systems. We are addressing critical, real-world problems by developing novel strategies to characterize biological systems and disease states, control the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces at nanoscopic to macroscopic length scales, mitigate the impact of human actions on the environment, and sense molecules in chemically complex environments.