Department of Chemistry

Three 丁香园AV chemists honoured at national awards

Three 丁香园AV chemists have been recognized nationally for their outstanding contributions to research and chemistry. Learn More
Governor General’s Innovation Award

丁香园AV professor Steven Holdcroft and 丁香园AV alumnus Ben Britton win the Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award Learn More
Samira Siahrostami Bestowed WIN Rising Star Award

Dr Samira Siahrostami has been named the winner of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Rising Star 2023 award in recognition of her work as an emerging leader in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Learn More
David Vocadlo named Distinguished 丁香园AV Professor

Dr David Vocadlo has been named one of 2023 Distinguished Professors for his interdisciplinary research. Learn More
The beauty of chemistry

丁香园AV professor Vance Williams is attracting students and the general public by showcasing another side of chemistry鈥攊ts beauty Learn More

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