The Department's research activity is organised around six research groups, which focus on areas such as the analysis of environmental contaminants, food aroma analysis, the development of smart textiles, the development of sustainable polymers, and carbohydrate synthesis.
These groups participate in a wide range of projects funded by European, national and regional administrations, in collaboration with other national and international universities. The Department is characterised by a strong commitment to technology transfer, reflected in the signing of several contracts with leading companies and public administrations. It also organises various continuing education activities and initiatives aimed at disseminating research outcomes.
The Department's research groups are:
- CROMA - Chromatography, Environmental Applications
- CHEMOSENS - Chemometrics and Sensorics for Analytical Solutions
- FUNCMAT - Functional and Smart Materials
- SUSPOL - Sustainable Polymers
- SINTCARB - Stereoselective Organic Synthesis, Carbohydrate Chemistry
- MEMTEC - Materials, Membrane and Encapsulation Technology
Other laboratories within the Department include:
