Chemistry

Dr. Brian Walker, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $72,000 grant through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) to support research aimed at developing new compounds with the potential to fight cancer. Working in collaboration with researchers at the University of Arkansas for … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Brian Walker Receives $72,000 Grant to Advance Anti-Cancer Research

Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been selected as one of 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Research Leaders (ERL) Program grant, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen research in Arkansas and support scientists pursuing federal funding opportunities. The program, created by the Arkansas Research … UA Little Rock’s Dr. Noureen Siraj Awarded Emerging Research Leaders Grant

Growth has defined Stephen Afolabi’s journey. From his early studies in Nigeria to his research in the United States, he has moved from traditional chemistry into emerging work in machine learning. As he prepares to graduate with a master’s degree in chemistry from UA Little Rock, Afolabi looks back on how much he’s grown. Originally … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Combines Chemistry and Technology to Shape Future of Research

Nine students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently showcased their research at STEM Posters at the Capitol, an annual event held at the Arkansas State Capitol that highlights student-led research from across the state. STEM Posters at the Capitol provides students with the opportunity to share original research with state lawmakers and … Nine UA Little Rock Students Present STEM Research at Arkansas State Capitol

Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the opportunity to explore how chemistry helps preserve works of art during a hands-on conservation science workshop on Thursday, March 12. Hosted by the Central Arkansas Local Section of the American Chemical Society and UA Little Rock assistant professor of chemistry, Dr. … UA Little Rock to Host Hands-On Workshop on the Science of Art Conservation

As demand for cleaner, longer-lasting energy storage grows, researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are leading the charge toward innovative next-generation battery technology. At the heart of that effort is Dr. Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry, who recently established the university’s new battery research laboratory – the first of its kind … UA Little Rock Battery Lab Powers Arkansas’s Future in Energy Independence

Dr. Noureen Siraj, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been awarded a $34,250 Impact Grant from the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) to support cutting-edge research in energy storage technology. Her project aims to develop a high-capacity, cost-effective lithium-ion battery using advanced nano composite materials. The grant will fund … UA Little Rock Chemistry Professor Awarded ARA Impact Grant to Advance High-Energy Battery Research

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is expanding its scientific capabilities with the installation of a new state-of-the-art mass spectrometer, thanks to a $40,000 grant from Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AR INBRE) and $65,000 in matching funds from the university. The investment supports student learning and faculty research in the School … UA Little Rock Installs Cutting-Edge Mass Spectrometer to Enhance Student Training and Research