UTSA Chemistry

05/28/2026

Congratulations to UT San Antonio Chemistry’s Jared Head and Dr. Syed Muhammad Usama on their collaborative published research article “Engineering a bright near-infrared fluorescent protein by screening a comprehensive phenotypic landscape” in Protein Science. Be sure to check it out!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to UT San Antonio Chemistry’s Dr. Charles Markus on his collaborative published research article “Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Reaction between the Simplest Criegee Intermediate and Hydrogen Fluoride” in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. Be sure to check it out!

Criegee intermediates play a central role in the formation of secondary organic aerosols in heavily forested regions. These highly reactive species are capable of oxidizing a wide range of atmospheric compounds. While quantum chemical calculations often provide the relevant rate coefficients, comput...

05/15/2026

UTSA ChemFest was an incredible celebration of another successful year in the Department of Chemistry! We were proud to recognize our graduates, scholarship recipients, student organizations, and the many achievements of our students, faculty, and staff. 🎉🧪

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and community that makes UTSA Chemistry so special! 🧡💙

Be sure to check out our Flickr album and save your favorite moments from the event! 📸

Explore this photo album by UTSA Chemistry on Flickr!

05/08/2026

The Department of Chemistry at UT San Antonio is currently seeking applications for several Assistant Professors of Instruction, with a focus on Organic and General Chemistry teaching. We invite interested candidates to apply and encourage you to share this opportunity with qualified colleagues and members of your professional network.

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05/06/2026

We proudly celebrate and recognize Dr. Waldemar Gorski for his remarkable contributions to the UTSA Department of Chemistry. Since joining UTSA in 1996, Dr. Gorski has played a vital role in advancing the department through his dedication to research, education, mentorship, and leadership.

From 2007 to 2020, he served as Chair of the Department of Chemistry, helping guide the department through years of growth and achievement while supporting countless students, faculty, and staff along the way. His impact on the department and university community will be long-lasting.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Gorski for his many years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

05/05/2026

We proudly celebrate and recognize Dr. John Frederick for his distinguished service to the University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Chemistry, and the broader academic community.

Since joining UTSA in 2008 as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Frederick has provided exceptional leadership, also serving as Interim Chair of Mathematics and Interim Dean of the College of Sciences. His dedication and commitment have left a lasting impact on the university.

We extend our sincere gratitude for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

05/04/2026

We had an amazing time at Viva Science SA hosted at UTSA! 🎉 From hands-on experiments to interactive demos, it was incredible to see our community come together to explore science in fun and exciting ways.

A big shoutout to the UTSA ACS Student Chapter for teaching the next generation of scientists – one experiment at a time! 🔬💡

05/04/2026

We proudly celebrate and recognize Dr. Kirk Schanze for his outstanding contributions to the Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Since joining in 2016 as the Robert A. Welch Distinguished University Chair in Chemistry, Dr. Schanze has made a lasting impact through his leadership, research excellence, and dedication to mentoring students and colleagues.

As he prepares for retirement, the department honored him with a heartfelt surprise during his final lecture. Dr. Schanze’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations of scientists. We extend our sincere gratitude and wish him all the best in this next chapter.

04/29/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Student Assistant I (Summer 2026)

Join UTSA Chemistry and gain valuable office and professional experience while supporting a dynamic department! This is a great opportunity to build your skills and get involved.

📌 Must have Summer Work-Study funding
📌 Apply through Handshake (Job ID: 10954622)

Don’t wait—apply today! 🔶🔷

04/27/2026

Take a look at the Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Philipp Schmidpeter, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at UT San Antonio, featured in the “This Is What a Scientist Looks Like” series in Catalyst, the College of Sciences magazine!

Explore UT San Antonio College of Sciences Catalyst magazine, highlighting achievements in research, scholarship, and community outreach