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Graham J. Bodwell
Professor
Dr. rer. nat. Technische
Universität Braunschweig
University Research
Professor Awarded 2013
Research topics in the Bodwell group include the synthesis and study of nonplanar aromatic compounds, cyclophanes, designed pi systems and heteroaromatic natural products.
We work on the development of new techniques for rapid and sensitive analysis of aquatic environmental pollutants. We are mainly focused on methods that exploit multi-dimensional selectivity using molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) coupled with desorption ionization mass spectrometry methods.
My research group aims to develop the diagnostic utility of advanced imaging techniques, such as high-resolution magic angle spinning magnetic resonance spectroscopy, using experimental animal models of neurodevelopmental and pregnancy disorders.
Energetics, reactions, and structures of gaseous ions and self-assembled complexes of metal cations with amino-acids, peptides, and DNA bases. Laser Spectroscopy. FT-ICR Mass Spectrometry.
My research interests revolve around the development of modern synthetic methods (ex. C-H activation, photoredox reactions, radical processes) and the application of these methods toward the synthesis of highly sought after bioactive natural products (ex. alkaloids, terpenes, and polyketides).
Chemical education and inorganic chemistry
The identities of most environmental toxicants and their role in causing chronic disease are unknown. Our research aims to bridge this gap through the development and application of novel nontargeted mass spectrometry techniques and sophisticated computational tools.
Research in the Katz group focus on using porous materials with emphasis on hypothesis-based research towards modern day challenges in chemical storage, chemical separations, and catalysis (to name a few).
We research environmentally-friendly chemical processes including catalysis, transformations of biomass and carbon dioxide, and green polymers. Students develop multidisciplinary chemistry skills.
We synthesize homogeneous catalysts containing earth-abundant metals for transformations of carbon dioxide, synthesis of green polymers, and applications in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
Multiscale materials with applications from optoelectronic sensors, to antifouling coatings and tissue scaffolds; hybrid scanning probe techniques applied to biological tissue imaging and analysis.
My research interests are mainly in the area of asymmetric organic synthesis, asymmetric organocatalysis and metal-based catalysis, natural product synthesis, diversity oriented synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
Heather Reader
Assistant Professor
PhD University of Georgia
Canada Research Chair in Chemistry of the Ocean and Atmosphere
Research focuses on the biogeochemistry of organic matter in the world’s oceans. Application of novel experimental approaches and use combinations of analytical tools to better understand carbon cycling in marine systems.
Our group uses computer simulations to model biophysical processes like enzyme inhibition and membrane permeation. These simulations are used to design new pharmaceutical drugs.
We develop new ionic liquids and plastic crystal substrates with embedded nanoparticles for use as soft probes for high resolution electrochemical (bio)sensing and imaging. We use scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) for kinetic, thermodynamic, and mechanistic analysis employing both solid solution electrodes and immiscible liquid-liquid interfaces.
Our research focuses on solar energy conversion to fuels using molecular based artificial photosynthetic devices. The success of creating such devices requires a fundamental understanding of excited states through structure/electronic structure relationships. A variety of static and time-resolved laser spectroscopic methods.
Design and synthesis of redox-active pi-conjugated molecules and functionalized nanocarbon materials for application in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices.
Adjunct and Cross Appointed Faculty
Matthias Bierenstiel
Professor
Dr. rer. nat. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Adjunct appointment from
Cape Breton University
Research Interests
Joseph H. Banoub
Professor
PhD University de Montreal
Adjunct appointment from
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Research Interests
Amila O. DeSilva
Research Scientist
PhD, University of Toronto
Cross-appointed from
Environment Canada
Analytical environmental chemistry, organic contaminants, perfluorinated chemicals. Innovative approaches to estimating bioaccumulation potential as well as matrix and sampling effects. Analytical method devolopment and environmental measurements of potentially harmful chemicals.
Manger of the C-CART mass spectrometry laboratory
Stephanie MacQuarrie
Associate Professor
PhD Virginia Tech
Adjunct appointment from
Cape Breton University
The MacQuarrie group interests are in organically tailored heterogeneous materials from locally produced renewable biochar and ordered silicas for use in nanotechnology, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis.
Christopher C. Parrish
Research Professor
PhD, Dalhousie University
Cross-appointed from the
Ocean Science Centre
Research is at the intersection of chemistry and biology on aquatic lipids with an emphasis on nutritional and biomarker compounds in food webs and aquaculture.
Kristin M. Poduska
Professor
PhD Cornell University
Cross-appointed from the Dept. of Physics and Phys. Oceanography
Solid-state chemistry, electrochemical synthesis, archaeological science, magnetic materials, optoelectronic materials, biomaterials, vibrational spectroscopy, surface chemistry.
As a NMR Spectroscopist, I am actively involved in collaborative research requiring solution, solid or micro-imaging NMR, with an incline towards solid-state applied to materials
Cora J. Young
Professor
PhD University of Toronto
Guy Warwick Rogers Chair in Chemistry at York University
Research in Cora Young's group examines many aspects of environmental chemistry. We use and develop state-of-the-science analytical techniques to characterize chemicals, their sources, and their fates in the environment.
Retired Faculty and Professors Emeriti
William (Bill) D.Machin
Professor Emeritus
PhD Rensselaer
Peter G. Pickup
Honorary Research Professor
DPhil Oxford University
University Research
Professor Awarded 2005
Raymond A. Poirier
Professor Emeritus
PhD University of Toronto
University Research
Professor Awarded 2012
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Graham J. Bodwell Professor Dr. rer. nat. Technische Universität Braunschweig University Research Professor Awarded 2013 |
Research topics in the Bodwell group include the synthesis and study of nonplanar aromatic compounds, cyclophanes, designed pi systems and heteroaromatic natural products. |
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Christina Bottaro Professor PhD Dalhousie University |
We work on the development of new techniques for rapid and sensitive analysis of aquatic environmental pollutants. We are mainly focused on methods that exploit multi-dimensional selectivity using molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) coupled with desorption ionization mass spectrometry methods. |
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Lindsay Cahill Assistant Professor PhD McMaster University |
My research group aims to develop the diagnostic utility of advanced imaging techniques, such as high-resolution magic angle spinning magnetic resonance spectroscopy, using experimental animal models of neurodevelopmental and pregnancy disorders. |
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Travis D. Fridgen Professor and Associate Dean of Science PhD Queen's University |
Energetics, reactions, and structures of gaseous ions and self-assembled complexes of metal cations with amino-acids, peptides, and DNA bases. Laser Spectroscopy. FT-ICR Mass Spectrometry. |
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Huck K. Grover Assisant Professor PhD University of Western Ontario |
My research interests revolve around the development of modern synthetic methods (ex. C-H activation, photoredox reactions, radical processes) and the application of these methods toward the synthesis of highly sought after bioactive natural products (ex. alkaloids, terpenes, and polyketides). |
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Karen Hattenhauer Assistant Professor PhD University of Manitoba |
Chemical education and inorganic chemistry |
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Karl J. Jobst Assistant Professor PhD McMaster University |
The identities of most environmental toxicants and their role in causing chronic disease are unknown. Our research aims to bridge this gap through the development and application of novel nontargeted mass spectrometry techniques and sophisticated computational tools. |
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Michael J. Katz Assistant Professor PhD Simon Fraser University |
Research in the Katz group focus on using porous materials with emphasis on hypothesis-based research towards modern day challenges in chemical storage, chemical separations, and catalysis (to name a few). |
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Francesca M. Kerton Professor PhD University of Sussex |
We research environmentally-friendly chemical processes including catalysis, transformations of biomass and carbon dioxide, and green polymers. Students develop multidisciplinary chemistry skills. |
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Christopher M. Kozak Professor PhD University of British Columbia |
We synthesize homogeneous catalysts containing earth-abundant metals for transformations of carbon dioxide, synthesis of green polymers, and applications in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions. |
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Erika Merschrod Professor PhD Cornell University |
Multiscale materials with applications from optoelectronic sensors, to antifouling coatings and tissue scaffolds; hybrid scanning probe techniques applied to biological tissue imaging and analysis. |
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Sunil V. Pansare Professor and Head PhD University of Alberta |
My research interests are mainly in the area of asymmetric organic synthesis, asymmetric organocatalysis and metal-based catalysis, natural product synthesis, diversity oriented synthesis and medicinal chemistry. |
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Heather Reader Assistant Professor PhD University of Georgia Canada Research Chair in Chemistry of the Ocean and Atmosphere |
Research focuses on the biogeochemistry of organic matter in the world’s oceans. Application of novel experimental approaches and use combinations of analytical tools to better understand carbon cycling in marine systems. |
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Christopher N. Rowley Associate Professor PhD University of Ottawa |
Our group uses computer simulations to model biophysical processes like enzyme inhibition and membrane permeation. These simulations are used to design new pharmaceutical drugs. |
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Jane Stockmann Assistant Professor PhD Western |
We develop new ionic liquids and plastic crystal substrates with embedded nanoparticles for use as soft probes for high resolution electrochemical (bio)sensing and imaging. We use scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) for kinetic, thermodynamic, and mechanistic analysis employing both solid solution electrodes and immiscible liquid-liquid interfaces |
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David W. Thompson Associate Professor PhD York University |
Our research focuses on solar energy conversion to fuels using molecular based artificial photosynthetic devices. The success of creating such devices requires a fundamental understanding of excited states through structure/electronic structure relationships. A variety of static and time-resolved laser spectroscopic methods. |
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Yuming Zhao Professor PhD University of Alberta |
Design and synthesis of redox-active pi-conjugated molecules and functionalized nanocarbon materials for application in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices. |
Adjunct and Cross Appointed Faculty
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Matthias Bierenstiel Professor Dr. rer. nat. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Adjunct appointment from Cape Breton University |
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Professor PhD University de Montreal Adjunct appointment from Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
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Amila O. DeSilva Research Scientist PhD, University of Toronto Cross-appointed from Environment Canada |
Analytical environmental chemistry, organic contaminants, perfluorinated chemicals. Innovative approaches to estimating bioaccumulation potential as well as matrix and sampling effects. Analytical method development and environmental measurements of potentially harmful chemicals. |
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Stefana Egli Ph. D. Memorial University Adjunct appointment from C-CART |
Mass spectrometry. |
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Stephanie MacQuarrie Associate Professor PhD Virginia Tech Adjunct appointment from Cape Breton University |
The MacQuarrie group interests are in organically tailored heterogeneous materials from locally produced renewable biochar and ordered silicas for use in nanotechnology, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis. |
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Christopher C. Parrish Research Professor PhD, Dalhousie University Cross-appointed from the Ocean Science Centre |
Research is at the intersection of chemistry and biology on aquatic lipids with an emphasis on nutritional and biomarker compounds in food webs and aquaculture. |
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Kristin M. Poduska Professor PhD Cornell University Cross-appointed from the Dept. of Physics and Phys. Oceanography |
Solid-state chemistry, electrochemical synthesis, archaeological science, magnetic materials, optoelectronic materials, biomaterials, vibrational spectroscopy, surface chemistry. |
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Céline M. Schneider Assistant Professor PhD Keele University Adjunct appointment from C-CART |
As a NMR Spectroscopist, I am actively involved in collaborative research requiring solution, solid or micro-imaging NMR, with an incline towards solid-state applied to materials |
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Cora J. Young Professor PhD University of Toronto Guy Warwick Rogers Chair in Chemistry |
Research in Cora Young's group examines many aspects of environmental chemistry. We use and develop state-of-the-science analytical techniques to characterize chemicals, their sources, and their fates in the environment. |
Retired Faculty and Professors Emeriti
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Robert W. Davis Associate Professor PhD University of British Columbia |
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Christopher Flinn Associate Professor PhD Dalhousie University |
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Paris E. Georghiou Honorary Research Professor PhD McGill University |
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Niall J. Gogan Professor Emeritus PhD National University of Ireland |
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Robert J. Helleur Honorary Research Professor PhD Queen's University |
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C. Robert (Bob) Lucas Professor Emeritus DPhil Oxford University |
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William (Bill) D.Machin Professor Emeritus PhD Rensselaer |
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Paul G. Mezey Professor PhD University of Budapest DSc University of Saskatchewan |
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Peter G. Pickup Honorary Research Professor DPhil Oxford University University Research Professor Awarded 2005 |
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Raymond A. Poirier Professor Emeritus PhD University of Toronto University Research Professor Awarded 2012 |
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Laurence (Laurie) K. Thompson Professor Emeritus PhD University of Manchester |