A brief survey of current research interests within the department is given below:

1-Analytical Chemistry This branch of research is carried out to develop new procedures for analysis of important samples to the present life, assessment of environmental pollution in the surrounding, provinces with a view to overcoming the impacts of pollution, interference studies in spectrometry and spectrophotometry with the object to get rid of such effect.

Research activities: Atomic spectroscopy, separation science, environmental science                                      

Analytical Chemistry Group

2- Biochemistry Research activities deal with : i) using porphyrins and other sensitizers in the diagnosis treatment of certain types of cancer using sophisticated laser technology . This research is being conducted in collaboration with Mansoura University hospital , ii) uses of some enzyme for the diagnosis or prognosis of some diseases, malignant and others , iii) BCR technology in genetic diseases.

Biochemistry Group

3- Inorganic Chemistry This branch includes i) the synthesis of first, second and third rows of transition metal complexes as well as some of the non-transition metal ions, ii) structure   determination is being detected using spectral, magnetic and thermal and x-ray methods iii) applications of the complexes on different areas, iv) research in the field of organometallic including Ru, Rh and Re ions is carried out.

Research activities: Coordination chemistry, applied inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, macrocyclic molecules and thermal properties of complexes.

Inorganic Chemistry Group

4- Organic Chemistry

 Research activities include the following groups:

A- Photochemistry: Research in this field includes: i) photosynthesis, including some studies with enones type on [2+2] cyclo addition and electrocyclo addition reactions, and others on sigmatropic rearrangement, ii) photo oxygenation of some natural products, iii) photobiology (photo chemotherapy), including some studies on photo damage to DNA caused by free radical and some natural sensitizers such as hematoporphyrin.

Photochemistry Group

B- Dyes: Research in the field of dyes includes the synthesis and application of new compounds of different families having the function of dyes on different fibers (natural, synthetic and blends). It belongs also studies on dye ability and dye affinity of different fibers. Quantitative colour measurements and   fastness tests on prepared dyed fibers and fabrics are conducted using computer improvement of the fastness properties of dyed fibers to minimize the use of dyestuffs and water pollution are carried out with the cooperation of dyeing and finishing companies and is financially supported by the Academy of   Scientific Research and Technology.

Dyes’ Chemistry Group

C- Heterocyclic Chemistry Research is being conducted in the synthesis of heterocyclic organic compounds of different classes having prospective pharmacological activity .Synthesis of heterocyclic compound relevant to important agrochemical are also being conducted.

Heterocyclic Chemistry Group

D- Natural Products Research activities in this field include, i) isolation and structural elucidation of compounds from natural sources, especially medicinal and physiologically active plants using chemical and modern spectroscopic methods, ii) chemical modification of natural products to enhance some physiological activities.

Natural Products’ Chemistry Group

E- Organic Synthesis The research in organic synthesis covers a wide range of topics which include: a) the study and development of new methods of synthesis and intermediates of synthetics importance, b) synthesis of molecules of interest to the pharmaceutical and the dying industries, c) synthesis of new polycyclic systems and heterocycles related to alkaloids, d) the multi-stage synthesis of complex molecules. Also research includes synthesis of new reagents of silicon compounds, reactions using new organosilanes and synthesis of new compounds with chiral carbons.

Organic Synthesis Group

F- Petroleum and Petrochemistry The research in petroleum chemistry includes a) a catalytic pyrolysis of heavy distillates separated from crude oils, b) a two-stage pyrolysis technique using different synthesis catalysts, c) processing of petroleum fractions, d) synthesis of detergents.

Petroleum and Petrochemistry Group

G- Polymer Chemistry Research in polymer includes polymer synthesis and modification, enzyme-analog built polymers, photodegradation and stabilization of polymers, synthesis and characterization of hydrogels, controlled release of bioactive materials from polymers, structure-properties relationship of additive in polymers, electrical insulating and electrical conducting polymers, and recycling of thermoplastic and rubber wastes. Research onto the recycling of polyethylene plastic films used in greenhouses has been financially supported by IDRC, Canada while research onto the recycling of rubber wastes was financed by US-AID through Scientific Research and Technology Cooperation at Egyptian Academy of Sientific Research and Technology.

Polymer Chemistry Group

5- Physical Chemistry

 Research activities include the following groups:

A- Electrochemistry Electrochemical research includes the following topics: i) the corrsion and inhibition of corrosion of industrial metals and alloys, the electrochemical reduction of organic and inorganic compounds , and c)the electrodeposition of metals, oxides and alloys and fuel cell.

Research activities : Corrosion & corrosion inhibition, polarography, stripping voltametry, electroanalysis and surface electrochemistry.

Electrochemistry Group

B- Kinetic, Surface and Catalysis This includes reforming, cracking, oxidation, dehydrogenation, hydrogenation gas adsorption and adsorption from solution. There is ongoing cooperation with fertilizer companies in this field of research.

Research activities : Kinetic and heterogeneous catalysis, surface chemistry and colloids, surface chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis, photo catalysis and homogeneous catalysis, surface chemistry and catalysis in environmental.

Kinetic, Surface and Catalysis Group