Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics
Physical Chemistry is a core discipline whose aims are the understanding and measurement of chemical phenomena in terms of fundamental underlying physical principles, and also the application of this understanding to the development of new technologies and new materials. Physical chemistry typically enjoys and profits from a close coupling of its theoretical and experimental components. With several new faculty members in recent years and a strong connection to Brookhaven National Laboratory and its extraordinary facilities, Physical Chemistry is a vibrant discipline at Stony Brook. Current research interests among the faculty cover a broad range from theoretical statistical mechanics, quantum chemistry and modeling to experimental programs from nuclear chemistry to polymers, materials, surface science, molecular dynamics, and spectroscopy. The optional chemical physics track allows students to focus even more on the fundamental physical aspects of chemistry, and usually includes courses in the physics department applicable to the student’s interest.
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Thomas Allison |
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Karena Chapman |
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Benjamin Chu |
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Ken A. Dill |
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David Hanson |
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Benjamin S. Hsiao |
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Christopher Johnson |
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Phillip Johnson |
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Roy Lacey |
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Amy Marschilok |
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Trevor Sears |
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Esther Takeuchi |
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Kenneth Takeuchi |
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Jin Wang |
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Michael White |
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Stanislaus S. Wong |