News: Faculty

Eight new projects could lead to breakthroughs in computing, sensing and secure communications.

The lab of Prof. Laura Gagliardi at the University of Chicago Chemistry Department and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) has developed a powerful new tool that harnesses electronic structure theories and machine learning to simulate transition metal catalytic dynamics with both accuracy and speed. 

As the new school is set to begin, students will notice a change in the Searle Chemistry Laboratory Building. The main hallways of the Chemistry Department have a vibrant new look, blending the calming presence of nature with the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern style. 

Over the past 60 years, scientists have largely succeeded in building a computer model of Earth to see what the future holds. One of the most ambitious projects humankind has ever undertaken has now reached a critical moment.

Weather-tracking data is getting more granular thanks to artificial intelligence.

A new study suggests that Dark Energy may be evolving over time rather than being constant.

Read David Keith's co-written op-ed about geoengineering.

Physicist and Schmidt Science Polymath Arvind Murugan works at the intersection of physics, biology, computation, and materials science to understand the hallmarks of life.

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, Edwin Kite examines how we could terraform Mars make the Red Planet habitable.

UChicago PME scientists, including chemist Stuart Rowan, created a simple system to carry next-generation medicines.

UChicago study finds social robots could help students feel less stress when reading aloud, pointing to new uses for classroom technology.

UChicago and partners receive $4 million NSF grant to design next-generation quantum computers for broad scientific and educational access.

Tian Lab creates H-pad, a hydrogel patch that safely delivers hydrogen gas to chronic wounds, offering a new path for healing.

Daniel Holz pens op-ed along with Nobel laureates about steps toward restoring common-sense nuclear arms control.

Astronomers reveal planets can exist without stars, roaming space as rogue worlds.