Chemical and Biological Sciences

Today’s Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences continues NYU-Poly’s rich tradition of excellence and history-making achievements in the chemical and biological sciences.

At the end of World War II, our faculty were the first to establish polymer science as a legitimate academic discipline. At the beginning of the 21st century, our faculty and students conduct research in biocatalysis, protein engineering, biosensors, photophysics, polymer physics, electroactive polymers, nanocomposites, stereospecific synthesis of polymers, natural and unnatural biopolymers, polymer therapeutics, among other demanding research areas...read more

Department Head: Bruce A Garetz