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The Department of Chemistry and Biology introduces itself

The department currently has 17 professorships in areas including classical chemistry and biology. In addition, Siegen is known for innovative research and teaching in analytical, macromolecular and construction chemistry, as well as biochemistry, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
 
The department offers two Bachelor's degree courses in Chemistry and Digital Biomedical and Health Science and international Master's degree courses in Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and Biomedical Technology, as well as teacher training courses in Biology and Chemistry. The range of courses is rounded off by the possibility of a doctorate, usually with the degree of Dr. rer. nat.
 
The department is represented in the INCYTE research center, both in the Micro- and Nanoanalytics Facility (MNaF) and with the specially equipped S2 laboratory area.
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News from our department

The most important news from the department

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Longstanding loyalty to the university honored

The University of Siegen has honored six employees for their many years of service with two ceremonies. The awards in December and March were dedicated to recognizing decades of commitment.

Kim Venus schreibt im Rahmen des Projektes ihre Doktorarbeit.
Research

Signaling pathways in the intestine: Siegen research opens up new therapeutic opportunities

Biologists at the University of Siegen have decoded an important mechanism in the intestinal immune system. In a new project, they are now researching innovative approaches for the treatment of chronic intestinal diseases.

University of Siegen Launches International Content Partnership
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Teaching Award of the NT Schools 2026 - Nominate now!
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POLY-CHAR Best Students and Young Scientists Oral Presentation Award 2025 to Nicola Cusick (Physical Chemistry I).
Patented hydrogel: New approach for safe wound healing
Research
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Atoms in the sunbath for a sustainable future
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Teaching and research areas of biology

Links to the working groups of the Institute of Biology

Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Didactics of Biology
Human and Neurobiology
Molecular Biology
Organismic Biology

Study program

Our information on Bachelor's, Master's and teaching degree programs and PhD in the Department of Chemistry and Biology

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Bachelor program

Chemistry

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Master program

Chemistry

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Teaching degree program

Chemistry

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Master program

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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Teaching degree program

Biology

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Bachelor program

Digital Biomedical and Health Science

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Master program

Biomedical Technology

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PhD

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First semester introduction

Bachelor, Master, Teacher training

ChemistryWelcome Week (ESE) at Faculty IVCentral first semester welcome
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Study counseling

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Examination offices

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ChemistryDigital Biomedical and Health SciencesNanoscience and NanotechnologyTeacher training and educational research
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Student activities

Chemistry and Biology Student CouncilDBHS Student CouncilYoung Chemists ForumAlumni association

Research centers and areas

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Research Center of Micro- and Nanochemistry and (Bio)Technology

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The code of chito-protein interactions

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Micro- and Nanoanalytics Facility

MNaF

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Nanoanalytics, Nanochemistry, and Cyber-Physical Sensor Technologies

INCYTE

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Service facilities

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Chemistry service

Chemical supply, gas supply, glass blowing, hazardous waste disposal

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Sciformation

The hazardous substances register

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Precision engineering workshop

Location Adolf-Reichwein
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Forms

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Schools and MINToring

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Science Forum

The chemistry schoolchildren laboratory at the University of Siegen.

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FLEX

The outdoor laboratory at the University of Siegen

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Rent a Prof

Expert lectures in schools, an offer for advanced courses in upper secondary schools.

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Dates & Events

Events of the Department of Chemistry and Biology

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GDCh Colloquium

The colloquia of the Siegen branch of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) take place during the lecture period on Mondays at 17:00 in lecture hall AR-F 002.

Campus Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR) , AR-F 002
04.05.2026, 17:00 - 18:00 oclock
01.06.2026, 17:00 - 18:00 oclock
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From Reversible Switching between J- and H-Aggregates to Highly Selective Anticancer Activities: the Discovery and Applications of Aldrone Condensation

From Reversible Switching between J- and H-Aggregates to Highly Selective Anticancer Activities: the Discovery and Applications of Aldrone Condensation

AR-F002
11.05.2026, 16:30 - 17:30 oclock
Molecular Strain as a Tool in Synthesis
19.05.2026, 16:30 - 17:30 oclock
Annual celebration of the School of Science and Technology
19.06.2026, 14:00 - 18:00 oclock

Overview of events in the semester

Contact

Secretariat

Christine Zizka 
Room: AR-H 112
Phone: +49 (0)271 740-4116 
E-Mail: department@chemie-bio.uni-siegen.de

Opening hours

Monday 08:00-15:00 Wednesday 08:00-11:00 Friday 08:00-15:00

Postal address

University of Siegen
School of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry and Biology
PO Box
57068 Siegen

Visitor address

University of Siegen
School of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry and Biology
Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2a
57076 Siegen

 

  • Department spokesperson

    Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manuela S. Killian
    Room: PB-A 414
    Phone: +49 (0)271 740-2984
    Office hours: by appointment 
    E-Mail: manuela.killian@uni-siegen.de

     

  • Deputy

    Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sybille Krauß 
    Room: AR-B 2206/1 
    Phone: +49 (0)271 740-2273 
    Office hours: by appointment 
    E-Mail: sybille.krauss@uni-siegen.de