Professor Emerita, Lori Jones has won the Medal of Merit. The Medal of Merit is awarded to a retired U of G professor that has made outstanding contributions in the fields of teaching, the function of the University, or through another avenue that has contributed substantially to academic life and character of the University.
Arash Fattahi successfully defended their PhD entitled: Novel Metal Oxide for Sensing, Taking Advantages of External Field.
Hannah Oreskovic successfully defended their MSc entitled: Muon Spin Spectroscopy of Used Nuclear Fuel Container Materials for Deep Geological Disposal.
Jamie Dawson successfully defended their MSc entitled: Structure characterization and immunodetection of Streptococcus equi cell-wall polysaccharide: a target for the prevention of Strangles.
Cody Landry successfully defended their PhD entitled: Using exotic particle physics techniques to provide unique industry relevant information.
Adam Riddell successfully defended their PhD entitled: The Directing Influence of Proximal Boron Functionalities on Sulfenate Chemistry and The Sulfoxidation of Boron Containing Sulfides.
Mukaila Ibrahim successfully defended their PhD entitled: Molecular Magnets from Asymmetric Thiatriazinyl Radicals.
Negar Sabouhanian successfully defended their PhD entitled: Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Studies of Carbon Dioxide Reductions at Bismuth-based Bimetallic Nanostructured Catalysts.
Andrew Finlay successfully defended their PhD entitled: Expanding the theory and applications of carbon dioxide and other modifier gases in differential mobility spectrometry.
Professor, and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Kathryn Preuss is the 2026 recipient of the The Clara Benson Award sponsored by the Canadian Council of University Chemistry Chairs (CCUCC). This prestiguous award is presented to recognize a woman who has made a distinguished contribution to chemistry while working in Canada.
Congratulations Prof. Preuss!
Learn more: https://www.cheminst.ca/awards/csc/benson/