Molecular Chemistry

Molecular Chemistry is a creative science, where chemists synthesize molecules with new biological or physical properties to address scientific or societal challenges. Think of new catalytic conversions, lead compounds for future medicines or the next generation of conducting polymers. Working with chemical structures the possibilities are endless: in principle, every molecule can be made. The challenge is to adapt the 3D-structure to the desired properties and design an efficient synthesis method.Molecular Chemistry is closely connected to the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM)(verwijst naar een andere website), which hosts world-class research groups and a state-of-the-art research facilities.Among the teaching staff are one Spinoza Prize winner, two ERC advanced grant and two ERC starting grant winners.We have close contact with top research groups elsewhere in the world, which makes it possible to do your internship at for example Oxford, Princeton or Berkeley University.Teaching takes place in small groups and in a stimulating, personal setting.