The Institute of Analytical Chemistry at Zhejiang University was established in early 2016 through the merger of the former Institute of Microanalytical Systems and the Institute of Analytical and Applied Chemistry. The Institute plays a pivotal role in both teaching and research within Zhejiang University's analytical chemistry discipline, which is a cornerstone of the university's nationally recognized first-level chemistry program.
Currently, the Institute boasts 16 faculty members, including 7 full professors, 3 associate professors, and 3 assistant professors under the Hundred Talents Program. Among these distinguished faculties are 2 recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. The primary research areas at the Institute encompass microfluidic chip analysis technology and systems, the development of miniaturized analytical instruments, electrochemical analysis, mass spectrometry, chromatography, electrical and optical biosensing, super-resolution optical analysis, and nano-interface separation analysis. These advanced methods and technologies find applications in single-molecule analysis, single-cell analysis, in vivo analysis, in vitro diagnostics, environmental analysis, food analysis, and public safety.
In recent years, the Institute has led numerous projects funded by the National Key Research and Development Program, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, and various industry collaborations. The Institute is renowned for its strong emphasis on both fundamental and applied research, as well as its commitment to the development and commercialization of analytical instruments and devices with proprietary intellectual property rights.
The Institute places great importance on cultivating outstanding talent and fostering knowledge innovation. Each year, it enrolls doctoral and master's students in the first-level discipline of chemistry and welcomes postdoctoral researchers and visiting scholars. Students from related fields such as biology, medicine, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, optics, electronics, and fluid mechanics are also encouraged to apply for graduate studies at the Institute.
