Theoretical chemistry extends our ability to study chemical systems by examining the fundamental origins of reactivity, electronic behavior, and complex organization. By developing and applying novel computational and analytical techniques, we push the frontiers of statistical mechanics, electronic structure, chemical dynamics, and emergent properties in chemistry, materials science, and biophysics.
Students, postdocs, and faculty collaborate to explore new ways of uncovering the basic principles that govern the behavior of complex chemical, material, and biophysical systems. Theoretical tools emerging from our research groups provide a foundation for the next generation of chemists to tackle both core and interdisciplinary problems in the physical, biological, and materials sciences. The University of Chicago provides a rich and interactive environment for ideas to be shared across disciplines.
