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I did my B.Sc. (Chemistry) at the University of Guelph and M.Sc. at SFU, where I studied thermal expansion properties of d10 dicyanometallate coordination polymers under the supervision of Prof. Danny Leznoff. I have been teaching since 2011 and became a professor at 51±¬ÁÏ in 2013. I am passionate about helping students understand challenging chemical concepts and develop important transferable skills. I love nature so I enjoy activities that get me outside in my free time, like hiking, birding, and cross-country skiing. 

Credentials:
MSc, Inorganic Chemistry, Simon Fraser University
BSc, Chemistry, University of Guelph

I grew up in the Okanagan where I completed my BSc (Hons) in Chemistry at UBCO. During my undergraduate studies I also gained experience in the world of water working in a water conservation/public outreach role and as a lab technician at the Duteau Water Treatment Plant. I then pursued my MSc research under Dr. Keillor at the University of Ottawa, where I specialized in organic chemistry and chemical biology.  I discovered my passion for teaching early during my studies as a Chemistry Tutor and Teaching assistant and I am thrilled to have returned home to teach Chemistry at OC! I serve as a dual member of the Water Engineering Technology (WET) and Chemistry Departments and currently hold the position of Chair of the WET Department. I have been a professor at OC since 2019. Outside the classroom, you’ll likely find me enjoying the natural beauty of this region!

Credentials:
MSc, Chemistry, University of Ottawa
BSc (Hons), Chemistry, UBC Okanagan
P. Chem

I have worked in a variety of laboratory and research settings: as a research analyst for NovaBioMed Inc. in Kentville, NS (2005-2006), as a genetics researcher for a group at UBC (2007), as a quality control technician for Ashland chemicals in Winfield, B.C. (2007-2008), and as a chemical technologist at Suncor Energy in Fort McMurray, AB (2008-2009). I taught chemistry at the University of Alberta as a laboratory instructor and help-session tutor (2010-2011). A significant portion of my research involved the chemical synthesis of model asphaltenes in an organic/inorganic research group. I have been a chemistry professor at 51±¬ÁÏ since 2018.

Credentials:
MSc, Chemistry, University of Alberta
BHK, Human Kinetics, UBC
BSc, Chemistry and Physics, OUC

Credentials:
PhD, Chemistry, WSU

Chemistry is my passion and I enjoy teaching students Chemistry in a way that is easy to understand and fun to learn! During the summer I spend time hiking, cycling, and camping and in the winter I love cross country skiing with my family.

Credentials:
BSc Hon., MSc, Chemistry, UBC

It is my joy and privilege to teach chemistry and see my students grow in knowledge, understanding, competence, and a sense of wonder. I completed by PhD in 2016 under the supervision of Prof. Mike Wolf (UBC Vancouver) where I designed and synthesized novel electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide conversion. This project combined a wide breadth of chemical subdisciplines: organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry, catalysis, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and quantum-mechanical computational design and modelling of molecular properties. I love to bring a broad, relevant, and applied perspective to my chemistry courses.

Credentials:
PhD, Chemistry, UBC Vancouver
BSc (Hons), Chemistry, UBC Okanagan