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Award-winning researchers

The department is home to many award-winning researchers:

Frank van Veggel Frank van Veggel: CSC Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry (2012); Canada Research Chair Tier II (2002-).

Jeremy WulffJeremy Wulff: Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Career Scholar Award (2011).

Fraser Hof Fraser Hof: Canada Research Chair Tier II (2011); CIHR New Investigator Award (2010); Ichikizaki Award for Young Chemists (2010); Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Career Scholar Award (2007).

Alex BroloAlexandre Brolo: Craigdarroch Silver Medal (2011); Faculty of Science Award (2010); NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (2009)

Tom Fyles Tom Fyles: Vancouver Island Award – Chemical Institute of Canada (2010); IDC Entrepreneurship Award (2007).

Robin Hicks Robin Hicks: NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (2009); Vancouver Island “Visionary under 40” award (2007); Faculty of Science Award (2005); Craigdarroch Silver Medal (2003); CSC Pure & Applied Inorganic Chemistry (2003).

Scott McIndoeScott McIndoe: NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (2009); Royal Society North American Short Visit Award (2010, 2006); RSC International Authors Travel Grant (2004).

Cornelia BohneCornelia Bohne: CSC Clara Benson Award (2008); Craigdarroch Silver Medal (2007); Hans and Marlies Zimmer International Scholar Award, University of Cincinnati (2004); YM-YWCA - Woman of Distinction Award in Science, Technology & Environment (2002); Faculty of Science Award (2002).

Irina PaciIrina Paci: NSERC University Faculty Award (2007).

Neil BurfordNeil Burford: Canada Research Chair Tier I, Dalhousie University (2001-2011); CSC Alcan Award (2006); Canada Council Killam Fellow (2003-2005); Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, University of Bielefeld (1996).

Natia FrankNatia Frank: Canada Research Chair Tier II (2005-2010).

 

 

News & Events

50th Anniversary Reunion
Join us September 28-30 to celebrate 50 years of Great Chemistry (pdf).
FrankCongratulations to Professor Frank van Veggel, inaugural (2012) winner of the CSC's Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry.
Spend a summer on Canada's beautiful West Coast!
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards: Applications due January 31.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Research Award: Applications due February 15.
Photo competition!
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Enter our competition to get a photo you've taken on the cover of one of the first year lecture books, and win some great prizes! 3 grand prizes and 15 winners in total. See the flyer for details (pdf).
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