CCMPS Researchers Receive 2025 Research Excellence Awards
Dr. Leanne Chen from the Department of Chemistry and Dr. Mihai Nica from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have received this year’s Research Excellence Awards for their groundbreaking work.
Chen is an interdisciplinary scientist and emerging global leader in computational electrochemistry. By developing computer models and simulations to understand and predict chemical reactions, she explores ways of using renewably generated electricity to drive chemical processes that can store energy for later use – an approach that could lower reliance on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Nica’s research focuses on probability, stochastic processes and their applications to machine learning. In his work, he applies probability tools to deep neural networks, a set of algorithms underlying machine learning technology that can be used to recognize patterns, to better understand their behaviour and possible applications.
Congratulations, Dr. Chen and Dr. Nica!