Applied Chemistry

About Applied Chemistry

There are needs for applied chemistry in a number of different industry sectors, including materials for electronic devices, medicines, food products, agriculture, environmental sanitation, and effective uses of resources. Students learn through repeated lectures and experiments in a wide range of fields, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Research Domain

Genetics, gene therapies, applied engineering, liquid crystals, chemistry, green chemistry, polymers, biometric data, ceramics, conductive polymers, nanotechnology, biosensors, photocatalysts, organic chemistry, environmental analysis, probiotics, bioremediation, chiral technologies​

Laboratories


Objectives in Education and Research

The vision of the Department of Applied Chemistry is to develop individuals with the following skills:
  • A fundamental knowledge and technological appreciation of chemistry-focused natural sciences and general engineering.
  • The knowledge and technological skills necessary for the development of chemistry-focused manufacturing technology, production management, and environmental conservation.
  • Individuals with a strong sense of social and ethical responsibility, who are dedicated to chemistry-focused assignments working in cooperation with others.

Career

Applied chemistry covers a wide-ranging array of expertise from atom to cells. The graduates are employed in not only pure chemistry-based industries, but also diverse sectors that include foods, pharmaceuticals, electric, automobiles, environment, energy, ICT, and finance. This is a reflection of our current society where it is hard to imagine any industry without a link to chemistry.