Past Events

Prof. Marc-André Légaré from McGill University will present a seminar entitled "Cross-Coupling Catalysis and New Bonding Motifs in Main Group Metallomimetics" on Thursday, January 22 at 1:15 PM in MACN 101. See attached for seminar abstract.  

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of MSc. CHEM Jamie Dawson on Wednesday January 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room). MSc Thesis Title: Structure characterization and immunodetection of Streptococcus equi cell-wall polysaccharide: a target for the prevention of Strangles.

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Cody Landry on Monday January 19, 2026 @ 2:00 pm EST Virtually.  PhD Thesis Title:  Using exotic particle physics techniques to provide unique industry relevant information.

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Adam Riddell on Thursday January 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm EST IN-PERSON, in SCIE 1511.  PhD Thesis Title:  The Directing Influence of Proximal Boron Functionalities on Sulfenate Chemistry and The Sulfoxidation of Boron Containing Sulfides.  

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Mukaila Ibrahim on Monday January 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pm EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room).  PhD Thesis Title: Molecular Magnets from Asymmetric Thiatriazinyl Radicals.

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Negar Sabouhanian on Monday January 5, 2026 @ 1:00 pm EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room).  PhD Thesis Title:  Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Studies of Carbon Dioxide Reductions at Bismuth-based Bimetallic Nanostructured Catalysts.

A seminar will be presented by Henry Lim entitled "DFT Investigation of Ammonia Oxidation Reaction on Ceria."

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Andrew Finlay on Thursday November 13, 2025 @ 2:30 pm EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room).  PhD Thesis Title: Expanding the theory and applications of carbon dioxide and other modifier gases in differential mobility spectrometry.

A seminar will be presented by Evan Zakaria entitled "Reduction-Mediated Cleavable Linker for Tandem Oligonucleotide Synthesis Applications."

A seminar will be presented by Haven Camillo entitled, "Hydrothermal Phosphorylation of Nucleosides."