The Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Geneva enjoys international recognition for its excellence in research and teaching. As a historical pillar of the institution, it stands out for its ability to explore the boundaries of our knowledge of elements and their interactions.

The Department's research focuses on two fundamental and complementary pillars:

• Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry : This field explores the structure, reactivity, and properties of metallic elements and their complexes. This work enables the design of new functional materials with innovative magnetic, optical, or catalytic properties.
• At the crossroads of chemistry and life sciences, the Department also explores the frontiers of Bio-inorganic Chemistry. This research area focuses on understanding the essential role of metal ions in fundamental biological processes. By studying how nature uses metals to catalyze vital reactions, our researchers seek to understand electron transfer and catalytic mechanisms of enzymes that catalyze environmentally important reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: This discipline develops the measurement tools of tomorrow. Using state-of-the-art technologies, our researchers are able to detect and quantify molecules at infinitesimal levels of precision within complex biological, environmental, or industrial systems. By combining the rigor of quantitative methods with technological innovation, these skills are at the heart of today’s global challenges. Whether it is protecting the environment (monitoring water pollution), revolutionizing medicine (developing radiopharmaceuticals or biosensors), or supporting the energy transition (new catalysts for hydrogen), the Department provides concrete solutions to society's challenges while training the high-level experts required by both industry and academia.