Chair's Welcome Message
- To students aspiring to study chemistry
- Department Chair (2026)
- Robert E. CAMPBELL
The Department of Chemistry attracts students who are curious about how the natural world works at the molecular level and eager to create molecules and materials that wil shape the future. We provide an environment where that curiosity and creativity are cultivated, and where students grow into scientists who will push the frontiers of research and technology forward in academia, industry, and other fields.
Undergraduates in our program benefit from more than 150 years of history and tradition that have guided the development of the curriculum. Through a balanced mix of lectures and hands-on training, students are prepared to take on more specialized work in their latter studies.
Most of our undergraduates continue to the graduate program, where they are immersed in one of the best research environments in the world. Graduate students learn how to frame scientific questions, solve problems, and maintain a broad and interdisciplinary perspective. Their discoveries advance fundamental research and open doors to practical real-world applications.
A point of pride for our Department is the high value we place on scientific communication in English. We were the first in Japan to create an environment where students take all upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in English alongside peers from abroad.
We look forward to welcoming new students and working together to push the frontiers of research and enjoy the excitement of making new discoveries together.
