USF Department of Chemistry

05/01/2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Dean Martin, a highly respected member of the USF Department of Chemistry for over 60 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/dean-martin-12836375

09/30/2025

Congratulations, Dr Baker!

Help us congratulate Dr. Bill Baker from the USF Department of Chemistry! He was recently awarded the "Best Contribution Award" from the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)!

Congrats, Dr. Baker! Thank you for representing so well. 🤘

08/27/2025

🔬✨ USF Chemistry is pleased to WELCHEM our newest graduate students. This talented group begins their journey in research and scholarship, continuing our department’s tradition of excellence in advancing knowledge and innovation.💚🐂⚗️

08/18/2025

WelChem to our new USF Department of Chemistry faculty, Dr. Wang and Dr Ja!

08/15/2025

08/12/2025

Join us in Congratulating our Department Chair, Dr Leahy.

Help us celebrate Dr. James Leahy from our Department of Chemistry! 🎉 Dr. Leahy has been inducted into the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)'s College of Fellows. 🏅

He was selected for his groundbreaking work in drug discovery for cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and his innovations in small-molecule leads and synthetic methodologies. AIMBE Fellows are known to be among the brightest medical and biological engineers worldwide! 🌎

Congrats Dr. Leahy, you make proud!

04/23/2025

Congratulations to Department one of our Department of Chemistry faculty members: Ioannis Spanopoulos, PhD for being recognized with the Outstanding Research Achievement Award! Dr. Spanopoulos has distinguished achievements in Materials Chemistry, particularly advancements in the development of Next-generation Multifunctional Semiconductors for Medical, Energy and Environment-Related Applications.

Read the full article linked below

https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspx?

University of South Florida

04/15/2025

Thank you to all who attended. It was an incredible evening celebrating our students.

04/08/2025

Congratulations to our Department Chair, Dr. Jim Leahy on this accomplishment!

Help us celebrate Dr. James Leahy from our Department of Chemistry! 🎉 Dr. Leahy has been inducted into the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)'s College of Fellows. 🏅

He was selected for his groundbreaking work in drug discovery for cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and his innovations in small-molecule leads and synthetic methodologies. AIMBE Fellows are known to be among the brightest medical and biological engineers worldwide! 🌎

Congrats Dr. Leahy, you make proud!

04/12/2024

A round of congratulations for the USF Chemistry Department!

The following faculty have been awarded at the recent 2023 USF Faculty Honors & Awards Reception:

Dr. Bill Baker for Distinguished University Professor

Dr. Kimberly Bliss-Roche and Dr. Christian Tang for Undergraduate Teaching Awards with Distinction (top-3 awardee)