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James Thorpe Joins UF Chemistry

May 27, 2026

Prof. 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!

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Cole Sorensen Joins UF Chemistry

May 14, 2026

Prof. 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!

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Andrew Pendergast Joins UF Chemistry

April 1, 2026

Prof. Pendergast will develop nanoscale electrochemical tools to understand and control reactivity in complex multiphase environments with applications in separations, phase transformations, and electrosynthesis.