faculty

James Thorpe Joins UF Chemistry
May 27, 2026Prof. Thrope aims to develop AI-driven quantum chemistry theory and software to model complex chemical reactions, automate large-scale computational decision-making, and quantify simulation uncertainty in systems ranging from combustion chemistry to organometallic catalysis. Welcome to UF Chemistry!

Cole Sorensen Joins UF Chemistry
May 14, 2026Prof. Sorensen will engineer enzymes to solve key challenges in polymer chemistry by enabling new approaches to polymer synthesis, modification, and deconstruction. Welcome to UF Chemistry!

Andrew Pendergast Joins UF Chemistry
April 1, 2026Prof. Pendergast will develop nanoscale electrochemical tools to understand and control reactivity in complex multiphase environments with applications in separations, phase transformations, and electrosynthesis.