Professor Martin Stillman Wins Linstead Award
November 28, 2023
Martin Stillman was awarded the Linstead Prize of the Society for Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines for his cumulative research into the tetrapyrroles that are the structural foundation for porphyrins in heme proteins, the chlorins in chlorophyll, and the corrins in cobalamins (vitamin B12).
Unlocking the Secrets of Porous Materials: : Insights Revealed via Recent Papers Published by Huang Lab
November 21, 2023
Unlocking the Secrets of Porous Materials: Insights Revealed via Recent Papers Published by Huang Lab
2023 Chemistry Scholarship Award Recipients
November 03, 2023
The Scholarships Committee announces the winners of several recent scholarship competitions in the Chemistry department.
Ian Coulthard, Chem Adjunct Professor, is Co-recipient of SSHRC Award!
October 06, 2023
Congratulations to Chem Adjunct Professor, Ian Coulthard, on being co-recipient of SSHRC award!
We're Hiring! Join our Faculty Team
August 24, 2023
The Department of Chemistry is searching for excellent candidates to join our teaching team as a full-time, tenure track faculty position in Organic Chemistry.
Sad News regarding Professor Jim King
August 11, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we convey the sad news that Professor Emeritus James (Jim) King passed on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Chem Department CSC WIDE Initiative Spotlight Videos!
August 08, 2023
Chemistry graduate students and researchers contributed to the 2023 Canadian Society for Chemistry WIDE initiative and put us on the map with their Spotlight videos!
Justin Lomax Wins 2023 G. Michael and Joan Bancroft Research Award
July 04, 2023
Justin Lomax is the 2023 G. Michael and Joan Bancroft Research Award winner. Justin is a third year PhD student in the Ragogna lab working toward area-selective coatings with relevance to semiconductor manufacturing.
2023 Canadian Society for Chemistry Travel Awards
June 16, 2023
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Canadian Society for Chemistry Travel Awards. Each award recipient receives a $1000 prize.
Chemistry Professor Len Luyt part of Research Scientists Team in Fight Against Cancer
June 16, 2023
In a national multi-centre study, scientists at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute are working to create rare isotopes that will be used as an important tool to help treat cancer.
2023 J. Peter Guthrie Travel Award Winners
May 09, 2023
Professor Guthrie was an award-winning Professor of Chemistry in our department from 1969-2010 after which he became a Professor Emeritus. Peter loved chemistry! He especially liked visiting lectures, conferences, and presentations from graduate students. He would be honoured to know that this award is helping the following individuals attend and present work at a conference and he would want them to participate fully and challenge others to think deeply about their work.
Kenneth Chu, PhD Candidate Awarded Canadian Society for Chemistry Award
March 28, 2023
PhD candidate Kenneth Chu is awarded 2023 Graduate Student Award in honour of Douglas E. Ryan and Walter E. Harris.
2022 Paul de Mayo Award for Excellence Awarded to Dr. Xuchun Wang
March 23, 2023
The 2022 Paul de Mayo Award for Excellence in Chemical Research has been awarded to Dr. Xuchun Wang (PhD 2022, Sham group) for his outstanding work in metal-based (electro)oxidation catalysis.
2023 Chemistry Research Award of Excellence Awarded to Professor Zhifeng Ding
March 22, 2023
The Research Awards Committee is delighted to announce that Professor Zhifeng Ding has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Chemistry Research Award of Excellence.
Research Grants to Support Healthcare Studies by Chemistry Department Research Groups
February 28, 2023
Congratulations to Professors Gateman, Paul, Lagugne-Labarthet and collaborators on being awarded research grants to support healthcare studies!
Canadian Institute of Canada Recognizes Chemistry Department Professors
February 28, 2023
Congratulations to Professors Gillies, Sham, Lee and Baines of the Chemistry Department for receiving recognition from the Canadian Institute of Canada!
