Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry - Wood Chemistry

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maine. We are proud to be the only university in the State of Maine to offer Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in chemistry. Our faculty and graduate students are actively engaged in research that spans a broad range of chemistry. The smaller size of research groups in our department allows for a high degree of student-faculty interaction. Many groups have interdisciplinary research projects that provide opportunities for collaboration with engineers, materials scientists, biological scientists or disciplinary based education researchers.The majority of our graduate students are enrolled in the Ph.D. program and all students are typically supported as teaching assistants in their first year. Research assistantships are also available, usually starting in the second year. All students in good standing are guaranteed financial support through the completion of their degrees.Wood ChemistryWood chemistry is a broad, interdisciplinary field focusing on the chemical and biochemical aspects of trees and products such as pulp and paper that are derived from trees. Extensive use of analytical instrumentation is required to determine the chemical composition of forest products and processes. The wood chemistry program is the only such program in a chemistry department in the United States. We are developing methods to separate the major components of wood so that it can be used more efficiently for high value products and energy production.

Student’s CVTranscripts from all previous universities for coursework leading to a BS/BA in Chemistry or related field.Transcripts from all previous universities for coursework leading to a MS in Chemistry or related field.Letters of recommendation – from three persons (faculty or supervisors) familiar with your scientific ability. At least two of the letters should be from your chemistry professors or research advisors.GRE scores – Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing. Subject exam is not required. There is no minimum score.TOEFL or