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Chemistry studies matter at the level of atoms and molecules, i.e. the way atoms connect to molecules, the way molecules react to one another by forming new molecules or how molecules form supra-molecular structures together. The field of chemistry is quite expansive and ever on the move. As a consequence, many sub-disciplines have sprouted: organic chemistry, anorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, etc. Chemistry is also closely linked to other sciences, paving the way for specialties such as physics-chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, christal-chemistry, cosmos-chemistry and many others.One could say without exaggerating that chemistry is everywhere, which is why you will find chemists in very diverse places. Chemists are working on solving many environmental issues: e.g. by looking for environmentally friendly synthesis processes, energy saving measures, and better waste disposal via recycling, etc.
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Chemists find employment in:
- Companies: from SME’S to multinationals, in petro-chemistry, metallurgy, photo-chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and many others. Chemists are needed for the production, quality control, product improvement, sales, and also the waste treatment and environmental policy
- Education, both at secondary school level (technical and general), and in higher education (university and non-university)
- Fundamental and applied scientific research: at universities, research and development centres, clinical, private or public laboratories.
- Government services (ministries, city laboratories) in charge of public health, environment, safety, etc.
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Head of Department: R. Dommisse
Deputy head: C. Van Alsenoy
Campus Groenenborger
Groenenborgerlaan 171- U
2020 Antwerpen
Gerda Cluytens gerda.cluytens@ua.ac.be T +32/3 265 33 63
Campus Drie Eiken
Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Antwerpen (Wilrijk)
Nelly Suijkerbuijk nelly.suijkerbuijk@ua.ac.be T +32/3 265 23 40
The Department of Chemistry falls under the Faculty of Sciences.
Dean: Herwig Leirs
Vice-dean: Nick Schryvers
Groenenborgerlaan 171
2020 AntwerpenT + 32/3 265 33 07
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