Research centers
The University of Florida and UF Chemistry hosts several interdisciplinary centers engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and innovation. Each center fosters innovation by facilitating collaboration and specialized research infrastructure and showcase UF’s commitment to research excellence and translational science.
Center for Heterocyclic Chemistry
Director: Prof. Daniel Seidel. Click the link below to go to The Florida Heterocyclic and Synthetic Chemistry Conference (FloHet for short) website. FloHet is a biennial conference on heterocyclic and synthetic organic chemistry. The next meeting will be held from March 15–18, 2026 at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Heterocyclize!Center for Macromolecular Science & Engineering
Director: Prof. Brent Sumerlin Assoc. Director: Prof. Ken Wagener
Macromoleculize!Quantum Theory Project
Director: Prof. Richard Hennig (Materials Sci. and Eng.) Assoc. Director: Prof. Alberto Perez (Chemistry)
Quantize!