Environmental chemistry involves investigating how processes, both natural and human-made, can affect the environment (land, sea, atmosphere) and how these impacts can be prevented or minimized.
At the Department of Chemistry, we focus on the atmospheric chemistry part of environmental chemistry. Studies in atmospheric chemistry provide a deep understanding of how chemical reactions and processes affect the atmosphere and climate. For this research, advanced analytical instrumentation and calculations are used. This is especially relevant in today's society, where increasing pressure on the environment requires increased knowledge of how we can reduce our impact on the planet.
Studies in atmospheric chemistry can lead to career opportunities in environmental research and climate, as well as chemical analysis. Atmospheric chemistry is also highly relevant for studies of indoor air quality, for example, in homes and workplaces.
You can actively participate in our research at the Department of Chemistry, but there are also opportunities to take an external project, including in other fields of environmental chemistry.