About Kemicentrum
Departments at Kemicentrum
At Kemicentrum, world-class research and education in chemistry are conducted at two departments; the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering. Read more on each department's website.
The departments work across borders with both education and research and have close cooperation with each other and with other institutions and research centers in the Öresund region.
Research
At Kemicntrum, world-class research is conducted in a creative, innovative, and interdisciplinary environment. Everything from basic research to applied research and commissioned research takes place here. Researchers from various fields and specializations within chemistry work to understand, explain, and improve our world. Some of our key research areas include food and pharmaceuticals, renewable resources, water and wastewater technology, materials, environment, and energy.
Research at the Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry conducts research for the benefit of a sustainable society. Here, both basic and applied research take place. Strong focus areas include the environment, renewable resources, and health. These broad concepts encompass all disciplines within the field of chemistry.
Research - Department of Chemistry (external website)
Research at the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering
The research at the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering encompasses a variety of areas that together form a holistic approach to promote technological advancements while considering the environment, human health, and societal needs. Learn more about the department’s research on the Department of Process Engineering and Applied Bioscience's website.
Research - Department of Process Engineering and Applied Bioscience (external website)
Education
Education at Kemicentrum takes place within several departments and programs at both The Faculty of Engineering, LTH and the Faculty of Science.
Education at the Department of Chemistry
At the Department of Chemistry, you can study chemistry within several different programs and choose from several interesting specializations. Read more about education on the Department of Chemistry's website.
Education - Department of Chemistry (external website)
Education at the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering
The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering offers a wide range of courses that are closely related to the department’s research areas. Read more about education On the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering's website.
Education - Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (external website)
Organisation
The departments collaborate scientifically and strategically, sharing facilities and services. This work is overseen by a board of joint services. Kemicentrum's board of joint services consists of the head of joint services, the heads of the two departments, and student representatives. Additionally, there is a joint committee for Environment, Health and Safety (EHS committee) at Kemicentrum.