Report summary

University of California, San Diego Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2024-2026 reads as a 69-PI network with 45 internal PI collaborations. The dominant subject mix is Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology as the leading field (23% of slots across 33 PIs; 33 labels), Molecular Biology as the leading subfield (18% of slots across 30 PIs; 30 labels), and Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies as the leading topic (3% of slots across 6 PIs; 6 labels). Overall the pattern is balanced: there is enough structure to identify active groups, while the field mix still leaves room for multiple research identities. The leading PI names are Michael D. Burkart (21.4 weighted works; Polymer composites and self-healing, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties); Francesco Paesani (19.8 weighted works; Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies, Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications). The most visible ties are Michael D. Burkart and James J. La Clair (13 shared works, weight 6.3). The leading breakdown groups are group 1 with 9 PIs, 8 internal connections, weight 18.5, around Atmospheric Science, Organic Chemistry, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, led by Michael D. Burkart, Vicki H. Grassian, Stephen P. Mayfield.