News, Events & Seminars

September 6th
Grad Orientation
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Orientation Day & Grad Talks: Understanding Your Graduate Financials
Host: Department of Chemistry

September 8th
Organic Reactions Inc. Lecture
Speaker: Robert A. Britton - Simon Fraser University
Title: Exploiting 𝛂-Haloaldehydes in Complex Molecule Synthesis
Host: A. Evans

Abstract (PDF, 110 KB)

Organic Reactions Inc. Lecture Brochure (PDF, 312 KB)

September 15th
Grad Town Hall
Speaker: Amanda Bongers - Seminar Coordinator
Title: CHEM802: Thoughts and Feedback
Host: Department of Chemistry

September 22nd
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Talks: Graduate Financials Part II – Awards
Host: Department of Chemistry

September 29th
Speaker: Eric McCalla - McGill University
Title: Advancing Secondary Battery Materials with Semi-automated Combinatorial Experiments
Host: P. Duchesne

Abstract (PDF, 45 KB)

October 6th
PhD Departmental Seminar
Speaker: Hailey Tomm - PhD Student
Title: Stimulating Natural Product production in Pseudoalteromonas rubra with CRISPR-dCas9
Host: A. Ross - Supervisor

Abstract (PDF, 45 KB)

October 11th at 2:30 p.m. in CHE202
Speaker: Md. Shahiduzzaman - Kanazawa University
Title: High Stable Perovskite Solar Cells using Ionic-liquid Addition and Cesium Halides Intercalation Technology
Host: J.M. Nunzi

Abstract (PDF, 94 KB)

October 13th
Jones Lecture
Speaker: Bernie Kraatz - University of Toronto
Title: Beyond Peptide Materials: Aerogel Composites for the Electrochemical Reduction of CO₂
Host: G. Jerkiewicz

Abstract (PDF, 52 KB)

Jones Lecture Brochure (PDF, 290 KB)

October 19th 11:30 a.m. in CHE117
Speaker: Masaru Kondo - University of Shizuoka
Title: Data-driven Multi-parameter Screening of Electrochemical and Flow Reaction Conditions Using Bayesian Optimization
Host: C. Crudden

Abstract (PDF, 129 KB)

October 20th
Robert S. Brown Lecture
Speaker: Jeffrey Keillor - University of Ottawa
Title: Targeted Covalent Inhibition of Transglutaminase in Cancer Stem Cells
Host: G. Howe

Abstract (PDF, 80 KB)

Robert S. Brown Lecture Brochure (PDF, 392 KB)

October 27th
QGCS Grad Symposium
Speaker: David McMullin - Carleton University
Title: Cyanobacteria natural products chemistry: application of metabolomics to decipher cyanopeptide mixtures from blooms in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
Host: Queen's Graduate Chemistry Society

Abstract (PDF, 11 KB)

November 3rd
PhD Departmental Seminar
Speaker: Michael Ylagan - PhD Student
Title: Stereoselective Rhodium(I)-Catalyzed Carbocyclization Reactions with 1,6-Chloroenynes – The “Universal Alkyne”
Host: A. Evans - Supervisor

Abstract (PDF, 150 KB)

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November 10th
Speaker: Bradley Cowie - Oxford University
Title: From the Molecular d- and f-Block to Nanomaterials: Synthetic Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
Hosts: L. Lee & P. Wang

Abstract (PDF, 96 KB)

November 17th
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Talks: Conference Travel Awards
Host: Department of Chemistry

November 24th
Speaker: Leanne Chen - University of Guelph
Title: Understanding Ammonia Oxidation and Urea Oxidation on Ni-based Materials
Host: A. Bongers

Abstract (PDF, 45 KB)

November 30th at 10:30 a.m. in CHE202
Speaker: Lingzi Sang - University of Alberta
Title: Thioantimonate Electrolytes for All-solid-state Sodium Batteries – the Evolving Structure, Interface, and Electrochemical Performance
Host: G. Howe

Abstract (PDF, 60 KB)

December 1st
Speaker: Xavier Banquy - Université de Montréal
Title: Bioinspired bottlebrush polymers for lubrication, antifouling, drug delivery …and more
Host: G. Liu

Abstract (PDF, 72 KB)

December 8th
Frost Lecture
Speaker: Byron Gates - Simon Fraser University
Title: At the Interface of Nanomaterials: Challenges and Opportunities in Creating and Utilizing Advanced Nanomaterials
Host: G. Jerkiewicz

Abstract (PDF, 10 KB)

Frost Lecture Brochure (PDF, 340 KB)

December 11th at 11:30 a.m. in CHE202
Speaker: Shaun McKinnie - University of California Santa Cruz
Title: New insights into the chemistry and biochemistry of vanadium-dependent enzymes
Host: A. Ross

Abstract (PDF, 32 KB)

January 12th
Speaker: Daryn Lehoux - Department of Philosophy, Queen's University
Title: Fact and Theory in Spontaneous Generation Debates
Host: Jess Deng

Abstract (PDF, 99 KB)

January 19th
McRae Lecture
Speaker: Sophie Rousseaux - University of Toronto
Title: New Developments in Ni-Catalyzed Transnitrilation
Host: QGCS - Alex

Abstract (PDF, 134 KB)

McRae Lecture Brochure (PDF, 242 KB)

January 26th
Speaker: Reyne Pullen - University of Sydney
Title: Investigating the shift to online delivery of final exams and how this impacted student experience
Host: A. Bongers

Abstract (PDF, 14 KB)

February 2nd Virtual via Zoom
Speaker: Asher Newsome - Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute
Title: Sampling, Ambient Mass Spectrometry, and the Philosophy of Damage in a Museum Setting
Host: R. Oleschuk

Abstract (PDF, 71 KB)

February 9th Virtual via Zoom
PhD Departmental Seminar
Speaker: Adam Bernicky - PhD Student
Title: Characterization of solid samples with flame emission spectroscopy and artificial neural networks
Host: P. Loock - Supervisor

Abstract (PDF, 113 KB)

February 16th at 2:30 p.m. in CHE415
Speaker: Dave Adams - University of Glasgow
Title: Adaptive supramolecular polymer systems
Host: C. Crudden

Abstract (PDF, 56 KB)

February 16th
Speaker: Kelly LeBlanc - National Research Council Canada, Ottawa
Title: Toxin or Essential Nutrient? Selenium Speciation in the Environment and Human Health: Analytical Challenges and the Role of Metrology
Host: D. Beauchemin

Abstract (PDF, 60 KB)

February 23rd
Speaker: Rachel Baker - Queen's University
Title: Stitching Molecules Together from Renewable Building Blocks with Electricity
Host: C. Crudden

Abstract (PDF, 81 KB)

March 1st at 9:30 a.m. in CHE202
Speaker: David Bergbreiter - Texas A&M University
Title: Designing Safer, Sustainable Fully Recyclable Homogeneous Catalysts Systems
Host: P. Jessop

Abstract (PDF, 70 KB)

March 1st
Speaker: Stephanie MacQuarrie - Cape Breton University
Title: "Burning Questions" Exploring the Science and Sizzle of Biochar from Wood and Crustaceans
Host: C. Crudden - C2MCI

Abstract (PDF, 125 KB)

March 8th
Speaker: Christian S. Hamann - Albright College
Title: Teaching NMR Spectroscopy Concepts Using Specifically Deuterated Molecules
Host: A. Bongers

Abstract (PDF, 85 KB)

March 15th
Dr. Michael Baird Lecture
Speaker: Jens Müller - University of Münster
Title: Metal-Modified Nucleic Acids: From Silver(I)-Mediated Base Pairs to Phosphorescent Platinum(II)-Bearing DNA
Host: Z. She

Abstract (PDF, 74 KB)

Dr. Michael Baird Lecture Brochure (PDF, 312 KB)

March 22nd
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Talks: Progress Milestones and Expectations Part II: PhD Comprehensive/Candidacy Exam, Thesis Submission, & Completion
Host: Department of Chemistry

March 26th at 1:30 p.m. in CHE117
PhD Departmental Seminar
Speaker: Jian Yu - PhD Student
Title: Shortcut to microbial metabolome analysis starts with spatial profiling
Host: R. Oleschuk - Supervisor

Abstract (PDF, 142 KB)

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April 5th
Dr. Stan Brown Lecture
Speaker: Kevin Plaxco - University of California, Santa Barbara
Title: Molecular vital signs: recent advances in in vivo biosensors
Host: Z. She

Abstract (PDF, 95 KB)

Dr. Stan Brown Lecture Brochure (PDF, 439 KB)

April 8th at 11:30 a.m. in CHE117
Speaker: Steven P. Armes - University of Sheffield
Title: Polymerisation-Induced Self-Assembly
Host: M. Cunningham

Abstract (PDF, 327 KB)

April 12th
Speaker: Ralf Tonner-Zech - University of Leipzig
Title: Learning from fundamental surface science for atomic layer deposition – an ab initio endeavour
Host: C. Crudden - C2MCI

Abstract (PDF, 110 KB)

April 19th
Organic Syntheses Lecture
Speaker: Jeff Bode - ETH Zurich
Title: Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry for Biologics
Host: C. Crudden

Abstract (PDF, 80 KB)

April 26th
Harrison-MacRae Lecture
Speaker: Olexandr Isayev - Carnegie Mellon University
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Host: F. Heidar-Zadeh

May 3rd
Dr. Stan Brown Lecture
Speaker: Squire J. Booker - Pennsylvania State University
Title: A Radical Solution for C(sp³)–C(sp³) Bond Formation during the Biosynthesis of Macrocyclic Membrane Lipids
Host: G. Howe

Abstract (PDF, 92 KB)

Dr. Stan Brown Lecture Brochure (PDF, 459 KB)

May 10th
Walter A. Szarek Lecture
Speaker: Mia Huang - Scripps Research
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Host: C. Capicciotti

May 17th
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Talks: TA Application and Selection Process & Annual Progress Reports
Host: Department of Chemistry

May 24th
Kenneth Russell Lecture
Speaker: Raffaella Buonsanti - École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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Host: C. Crudden

May 28th at 11:30 a.m. in CHE117
Speaker: Samira Siahrostami - Simon Fraser University
Title: Advanced Catalyst Discovery for Clean Energy Transformation Using Computational Material Design
Host: G. Jerkiewicz

Abstract (PDF, 100 KB)

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June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in CHE202
Speaker: Sergei Manzhos -Tokyo Institute of Technology
Title: Machine learning with kernel methods in high dimensional spaces
Host: T. Carrington

Abstract (PDF, 51 KB)

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June 14th
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June 28th
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Talks: Conference Travel Awards Part II – The Claim
Host: Department of Chemistry

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August 23rd
Speaker: Cosima Stubenrauch - University of Stuttgart
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August 26th at 11:30 a.m. in CHE202
Speaker: Boon Siang (Jason) YEO - National University of Singapore
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August 30th
Speaker: Kenneth Ozoemena - University of Witwatersrand
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September 6th
Grad Orientation
Speaker: Michelle Boutilier - Graduate Assistant
Title: Grad Orientation Day
Host: Department of Chemistry

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September 20th
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Jones Lecture
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Frost Lecture
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