Department of Organic Chemistry
About
Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Guilan has been accepting Master's students since 1992 and Ph.D. students since 1998. By the end of the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024, the department had graduated 409 MSc students and 83 Ph.D. students. Currently, there are 51 MSc students and 58 Ph.D. students in Organic Chemistry enrolled at the University of Guilan. Since 2019, the department has also been accepting MSc students in pharmaceutical chemistry, with 15 currently enrolled and 14 graduates by the end of the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024. Graduates of the department have published numerous articles in prestigious international journals.
Facilities and Equipment
Organic Chemistry Lab.
The Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratories are equipped with a wide range of instruments and specialized glassware to support the synthesis, purification, and analysis of both organic and inorganic compounds. These laboratories facilitate various experimental techniques such as complexation, crystallization, redox reactions, organometallic synthesis, and catalyst development, supporting both educational and advanced research activities.
Central Chemistry Lab.
The Central Chemistry Laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of instruments and facilities designed to support a broad spectrum of chemical research and analytical tasks. Key equipment includes UV-Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR spectrometer, XRD, gas chromatograph (GC), and GC/MS. The laboratory provides the infrastructure necessary for both qualitative and quantitative analysis, enabling fundamental studies as well as advanced research across various fields of chemistry.
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TeachingThe mission of the Department of Organic Chemistry is to advance chemical knowledge through innovative research and to educate students to become leaders in organic chemistry. Our department is committed to providing students with a strong foundation in chemical principles, preparing them to solve complex problems in organic synthesis, analysis, and molecular design.Faculty members are dedicated to fostering an environment that supports life-long learning, ethical scientific practice, and effective collaboration. The Department of Organic Chemistry is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating community. Our research and academic programs emphasize cutting-edge developments in organic chemistry, interdisciplinary applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and biotechnology, and the cultivation of scientific leadership for future generations of chemists.
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ResearchOur faculty members are active researchers and scientists with expertise in various fields of chemistry. Many are scientists familiar with advanced technologies and committed to integrating their research experience into the teaching of organic, pharmaceutical, and nanochemistry.
Main Research Areas:
• Design and synthesis of novel organic compounds
• Medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry
• Green chemistry and sustainable synthetic methods
• Nanostructured materials and nanotechnology applications
• Catalysis and reaction mechanism studies
• Bioactive molecules and drug development -
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