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Chemistry research at Queen's is focused in alternative, multi-disciplinary areas rather than traditional divisions.

 

 

 

Dr. Gary vanLoon recently received a national award for sustainability education from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

An internationally renowned environmental chemist, Dr. vanLoon helped create Queen's School of Environmental Studies and was a driving force in developing its graduate program in environmental sustainability. His innovative courses have involved symposia, debates, seminars, field trips, posters, research proposals and an international summit on global carbon emissions.

He uses issues as the vehicle for exploring sustainability on a local, national, and international scale. Outside the classroom, Dr. vanLoon has promoted sustainable development through research projects in India, Nigeria and South Africa. His projects on agricultural systems and teaching collaborations have influenced the undergraduate programs at several universities and have led to communities adopting long-term sustainability practices.