LSU Chemistry

We are looking to hire a full-time Instructor to develop and teach undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses for LSU Online and LSU Campus. Learn more and apply today! 🔗 External Applicants: bit.ly/40NLHUH Internal Applicants: bit.ly/46PWjWF

With a $69K grant from @LA_Regents, LSU’s Mass Spec and NMR Facilities are expanding—bringing tools, people, and ideas together to power cutting-edge research. “Science doesn’t happen in isolation,” said MSF Director Dr. Fabrizio Donnarumma. 🔗 lsu.edu/science/news/2…

#LSUChemistry Prof. Amy Xu & grad student Sulo Ekanayaka developed an eco-friendly spray additive that helps agrochemicals stick to waxy crops like corn & rice, boosting retention, reducing runoff & environmental impact. 🌱 bit.ly/44r97jl #LSUInnovation

In a new study, #LSUChemistry's Gayomi Samarakoon & Prof. @Sviatium reveal the full structure of a rare [Pd@Bi₁₀] compound, a palladium atom trapped in a 10-atom bismuth cage. 🔍 Read more: mdpi.com/1422-8599/2025…

From finding new ways to convert waste heat into electricity to understanding how proteins and sugars interact in plant cells—meet the 5 #LSU researchers winning @NSF CAREER awards this year: lsu.edu/blog/2025/06/n… #WBTTW #ScholarshipFirst @LSUEngineering @lsuscience @LSU_MNS

🚨 A new @ScienceMagazine commentary co-authored by #LSUChemistry Chair John Pojman warns declining federal support for chemistry research threatens U.S. breakthroughs & global leadership in medicine, energy & sustainability. bit.ly/3ZGzKzv

In CHEM 7780, taught by Prof. Amy Xu, students skipped the final exam and pitched biotech startups instead. One team, BioSpecific Innovations, targets cancer with BiTEs in a mock pitch. Starting next year, undergrads can join the innovation in CHEM 4013! bit.ly/4mTjmWn

Congrats to Prof. Noémie Elgrishi on the 2025 Carruth McGehee Award for Excellent Research! Honored for her 2024 Chemical Communications paper on a recyclable metal-organic cage that removes PFOS—tackling PFAS pollution with sustainable solutions. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Congrats to Prof. Revati Kumar on receiving a 2025 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award! A leader in computational chemistry, her work advances innovations in batteries, fuel cells & more. 55+ papers, 45+ talks, & a passion for outreach. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Way to Geaux, Christian Foti!

Building all-carbon quaternary centers is a major challenge in organic chemistry, crucial for drug & material innovation. A new review by the Rivas Group highlights recent advances in light-driven and dual catalysis strategies. bit.ly/3SetBX5

The energy is still in the air! Our chemistry graduates are beaming with pride, and so are we! 👏 #LSU25

We’re so proud of our graduates who crossed the stage on Friday, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! You’ll always be part of the #LSUChemistry family. 🎓💜💛

#LSUChemistry chemists are uncovering how nature efficiently converts nitrogen gas into ammonia. They aim to unravel the inner workings of nitrogenase, paving the way for cleaner, more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional fertilizer production. bit.ly/3S3Eb3d

Congrats to #LSUChemistry students Claire Matherne and Ayesha Weerakoon on placing 2nd and 3rd in the 2025 LSU Discover Day STEM Disciplines Poster Competition! 🥈- 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲, Elrishi Research Group 🥉- 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗻, Zhang Research Group

Congrats to chemistry senior Julia Carroll on receiving the Dr. William Pryor Award for Leadership in SAACS! As the LSU SAACS president, she’s led outreach, professional development, & grown membership—all while conducting research in Prof. Spivak’s lab. bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to our 2024–2025 Dr. Linda Allen Excellence in Academics & Research Award recipients: Parker Collett and Ella Madura. Learn more about the awardees and their achievements: bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congratulations to Prof. @chem_GarciaLab, recipient of the @lsuscience Undergraduate Teaching Award! Known for his work on molecular machines and dedication to mentoring, he’s making a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. bit.ly/3RRzbOW

Meet our 2024–2025 Dr. Benjamin Pierre Boussert Outstanding Student Award recipients: Daniel Le Lorier & Ayesha Weerakoon! Learn more about their research and future plans: bit.ly/3EXuLmL

Congrats to Prof. @Sviatium on receiving the @lsuscience Non-Tenured Faculty Research Award! He’s led cutting-edge research on semiconducting oxypnictides and received NSF CAREER & Powe Awards. He also revived the regional Chemistry Olympiad! bit.ly/3RRzbOW