SDSU Professor Gregory Holland Featured in Quanta Magazine for Breakthrough Spider Silk Research
Spider silk is tougher than Kevlar, stronger than steel, flexible, and compatible with the human body.
Chemistry Professor Greg Holland Featured on 'Unexplainable' Podcast
SDSU Professor Gregory Holland discusses spider silk’s remarkable strength and the scientific effort to recreate this extraordinary natural material.
Chemistry Ph.D. student reflects on SDSU experience in final year of program
Gonto Johns returned to school after 20 years in industry, gaining career-boosting skills while exploring sustainability solutions
Why Chemistry at SDSU?
Students pursuing a degree in Chemistry at SDSU are taught by faculty who are renowned experts actively contributing to discovery and innovation in the field. The program offers coursework that will prepare students for their unique careers, whether in medicine, biotech, research or academia. Most students are engaged in research throughout their time in the program. Utilizing state-of-the-art tools and facilities on campus, students make real-world impacts while gaining essential skills for their post-grad careers.
Major Areas of Study
Analyze and detect molecules to address challenges in health, technology, and the environment.
Explore the chemical processes of life to advance health, biotechnology, and molecular design.
Advance the teaching and learning of chemistry through research on motivation and effective practices.
Design and study inorganic compounds and materials to drive innovation.
Create and apply new molecular designs and syntheses to advance medicine and materials science.
Uncover the fundamental principles of molecular interactions to advance energy, materials
Research Excellence
