1. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
University of Windsor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

2. Graduate Studies in Chemistry
- What is Chemistry?
- Programs: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Biotechnology
- What Are Our Programs and Courses Like?
- About the Department
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Faculty Profiles
- What can you do with a degree in Chemistry?
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3. Chemistry: The Central Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Synthesizers
Characterizers
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
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4. What questions do chemists ask?
If you are curious about the world around you and how it works, Chemistry is the area for you!
- Are there contaminants in food products that make it unfit for human consumption?
- What are the natural concentrations of heavy metals in ground water?
- How is a new industrial process likely to affect the environment?
- How can we design an efficient and useful fuel cell?
- Can we use small molecules as building blocks to assemble tiny molecular machines that can perform tasks such as drug delivery?
- What types of materials can be made to make stronger, lighter metals for aircraft?
- Can we design catalysts that improve the production of plastics?
- Can we synthesize environmentally safe and/or biodegradable plastics & coatings?
- How can we make pharmaceuticals, vitamins or other important biological chemicals? - How do enzymes and proteins function in the human body?
- How do animals and plants protect themselves from predators?
- What are the key chemical reactions that allowed life to evolve?
- Can we us the chemical signals produced by all living things to control pests?
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5. What programs are available?
Chemistry Most general of the degrees, trains student in a broad variety of chemistry sub-disciplines
Biochemistry Emphasis upon chemistry of living systems Biochemistry & Biotechnology Same as biochemistry, with slightly different course focus Chemistry & Physics Cross-disciplinary study of chemistry & physics
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6. What are the programs like?
First Year (Chemistry or Biochemistry)
Chemistry Physics Math Biology Options
Second Year
Organic
Inorganic
Physical
Biomolecules
Biochemistry Program
Third Year
Organic Spectroscopy
Organometallic
Quantum Mechanics
Analytical
Intermediate Organic
Instrumental Analysis
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
Fourth Year
Polymers
Advanced Topics
Computational
Advanced Topics
Photochemistry
Surface Chemistry
NMR
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7. Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living systems, including biomolecules, proteins, DNA, nucleic acids and enzymes.
Biotechnology is a set of powerful tools that employ living organisms (or parts of organisms) to make or modify products, improve plants or animals, or develop microorganisms for specific uses.
Courses in Biochemistry & Biotechnology:
Biological Mass Spectrometry Metabolism
Proteins and Nucleic Acids Enzymology
Biotechnology Lab Course DNA Science
Membrane Biochemistry RNA Chemistry
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8. Our Department
Our department places emphasis on teaching and research – our students are exposed to courses taught by some of the top scientists in Canada, and may join research laboratories!
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9. A good place to be…
We have a friendly and stimulating work environment, with high contact time between faculty & students.
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10. Facilities & Instrumentation
- From 2000 – 2006, over 15 million dollars in renovations of research laboratories and purchase of scientific instruments!
- Our department is one of the best equipped in Canada, & comparable (or better) than many U.S. institutions!
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11. Teaching Laboratories
In Fall 2005, all laboratory renovations are complete and new instrumentation coming in Spring 2006!
Newly revised laboratories and new lab equipment provides students with the chance to obtain sound laboratory skills and technical experience with modern analytical instrumentation.
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12. Resource Centre
The new Science Resource Centre in Essex Hall opened in January 2004.
The resource centre is staffed by graduate teaching assistants who help students in 1st and 2nd year courses. Computers are available for laboratories, calculations and word processing!
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13. Undergraduate Research
Students are given the opportunity to work in world class, state-of-the-art research facilities
- Summer research project students funded by NSERC or CCMR
- Honours project in Chemistry or Biochemistry (59-410)
- Lab technicians, part time work in research laboratories
- Earn money & gain experience with work study
The opportunity to participate in an active research environment helps many students with future career choices and provides them with practical experience desired by academia, government and industry.
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14. Scholarships & Bursaries
Students with good academic track records (especially out of high school) can receive/apply for a variety of awards:
- Outstanding Scholars (Chemistry, Chemistry & Physics - $ )
- 1st Year Entrance Scholarships ($1000+)
Peter Wyzinski Memorial Award (3rd year: Chemistry, $500)
Canadian Society for Chemistry Prizes (4th year: Chemistry, Biochemistry)
Society for Chemical Industry Award (4th year: Chemistry, Biochemistry)
Hutnik Research Award (Best research project, Biochemistry, $500)
Dennis Tuck Memorial Award (Best research project, Chemistry, $500)
Centre for Catalysis & Materials Research (CCMR) Undergraduate Research Scholarships ($5500)
Summer NSERC Research Scholarships ($6000)
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15. Student Societies Undergraduate and graduate societies are very active
multi-cultural festival - test/exam banks - professional school seminars - Canada science games - community outreach - parties!
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16. Who are your professors?
Professors in our department will be teaching your courses and counseling you in your programs
All professors also run full time
research programs
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17. Centres of Research Excellence
Centre for Catalysis & Materials Research (CCMR)
Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER)
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18. Our faculty University of Windsor Biochemistry
Keith Taylor Bulent Mutus Lana Lee Sirayam Pandey Sirinart Ananvoranich Otis Vacratsis
Inorganic/Materials
Doug Stephan Stephen Loeb David Antonelli Charles Macdonald Samuel Johnson Tricia Breen Carmichael
Physical/Analytical
Ricardo Aroca Jichang Wang Rob Schurko James Gauld
Organic
James Green Phil Dutton Holger Eichorn Avinash Thadani S i E t 3 B u n O C o 2 ( ) 6
5 equiv BF
-OEt , CH Cl
, 0
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19. Bridging Traditional Disciplines
Materials Chemistry
Organic
Inorganic
Physical
Analytical
James Green
Charles Macdonald
Doug Stephan
Steve Loeb
Dave Antonelli
Rob Schurko
Organic Chemistry
Main Group Chemistry
Organometallics & Catalysis
Supramolecular Chemistry
Mesoporous Solids
Solid State NMR
Phil Dutton
Physical Organic
Ricardo Aroca
Vibrational & Raman Spectroscopy
Holger Eichhorn
Organic Materials & Liquid Crystals
Jichang Wang
Non-linear Chemical Dynamics
Sam Johnson
Organometallic Chemistry
Avinash Thadani
Organic Synthesis & Natural Products
Tricia Breen Carmichael
Surface & Materials Chemistry
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20. Organic Synthesis with Transition Metal Units
James Green
Associate Professor, University of Windsor, 1990 NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow, U. of California at Berkeley Ph.D. 1987, University of Waterloo B.Sc. 1982, University of Windsor
Organic Synthesis with Transition Metal Units S i E t 3 B u n O C o 2 ( ) 6
5 equiv BF
-OEt , CH Cl
, 0
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21. Mesomorphism – gateway to new materials for nanotechnology
Holger Eichhorn
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, 2001 Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999 Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Leeds, England, 1997 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Exeter, England, 1996 Diploma in Chemistry (1991), Ph.D.,(1995) Postdoctoral Fellow (1996), University of Bremen, Germany
Mesomorphism – gateway to new materials for nanotechnology
Photovoltaic device containing a
star-shaped hetero-heptamer
Nanoparticle-Amphiphiles
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22. Asymmetric Catalysis & Natural Product Synthesis
Avinash Thadani
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, 2004 Post-doctoral fellow, University of Chicago, Ph.D. (Toronto) – 2001 B.Sc. (Toronto) – 1996
Asymmetric Catalysis & Natural Product Synthesis
a) Development of Novel Chiral Ligands & Application in C–C Bond Forming Reactions
b) Synthesis of Bioactive Alkaloids
Chiral Ligands
Bioactive Alkaloids
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23. Organometallic Chemistry
Doug Stephan
Department Head
University Professor
NSERC/NOVA Chemicals Industrial Research Chair
NATO Postdoctoral Fellow (Harvard University ) B.Sc. (McMaster, 1976), Ph.D. (UWO, 1980)
Organometallic Chemistry
& Catalysis
Organometallic compounds are designed as catalysts, which provide a low energy activation pathway for a reactions
Dr. Stephan’s catalysts are currently used in commercial production of polyethylene
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24. Supramolecular Chemistry & Molecular Machines
Stephen Loeb
Professor and Canada Research Chair Royal Society of Chemistry, Visiting Professor, Oxford University Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Alberta B.Sc (Hon), Ph.D. University of Western Ontario
Supramolecular Chemistry & Molecular Machines
“thread” or “axle”
“bead” or “wheel”
[2]-Pseudorotaxane
Interpenetrated Molecules
“Stopper”
[2]-Rotaxane
Interlocked Molecules
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25. Mesoporous Metal Oxide Materials
David Antonelli
Professor, University of Windsor, 1998 Lecturer 1997 University of Sussex Research Associate MIT Research Associate 1994 University of Alberta NSERC, Post-doc Oxford/Caltech PhD University of Alberta
Mesoporous Metal Oxide Materials
Synthesis and characterization of composite materials
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26. Main Group Inorganic Chemistry
Chuck Macdonald
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, 2001 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas, Ph.D., Dalhousie, 1998 B.Sc. (Hons.) Dalhousie, 1994
Main Group Inorganic Chemistry
Clusters & Coordination Chemistry
Synthesis, Crystallography & Calculations
Oligomers & Polymers
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27. Organometallic Chemistry & Materials
Sam Johnson
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, 2002 NSERC PDF, U. of California at Berkeley, 2000 Ph.D. 2000, University of British Columbia B.Sc. 1995, McMaster University
Organometallic Chemistry & Materials
Photonics: Non-linear optics
N2 Activation
Ligand design
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28. Tricia Breen Carmichael
Associate Professor, University of Windsor, 2005 Research Staff Member, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center NSERC PDF – Harvard University Ph.D. 1996, University of Windsor B.Sc. 1992, University of Windsor
Surface & Materials Chemistry: Microelectronics
Indium Tin Oxide film patterned using microcontact printing and wet etching
Patterned Ni film fabricated using micro-contact printing & electrodeless plating
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29. Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
Ricardo Aroca
University Professor, University of Windsor D. Sc., Supreme Attestation Commission of the Soviet Union PhD in Chemistry, Moscow State University, 1970 B.Sc. University of Chile, 1964 Born Chile in 1943
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
SERS is used to detect single molecules on surfaces composed of single monolayers of molecules
Dr. Aroca also works on spectroscopy of nanofabricated materials and chemical bonding in materials used in the design of hydrogen fuel cells.
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30. Solid-State NMR of Inorganic Materials
Robert Schurko
Associate Professor, University of Windsor, 2000 Postdoc, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999 Postdoc, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Brookhaven Nat’l Lab, 1998 Ph.D. Dalhousie University, 1998 B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. University of Manitoba, 1992, 1994
Solid-State NMR of Inorganic Materials
Nuclear magnetic resonance is used to study
the molecular structure
of solids
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31. Dynamics & Mechanisms of Oscillating Chemical Reactions
Jichang Wang
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, 2002
Postdoctoral Fellow, Lethbridge University, 2000
Postdoctoral Fellow, West Virginia University, 1996
Postdoctoral Fellow, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 1995
Ph.D. Copenhagen University, Denmark, 1994
B.Sc. Tsinghua University, P. R. China, 1991
An example of
manipulating chemical
reactions with light,
in which oscillatory
phenomena are induced
by light in the otherwise
non-oscillatory medium
Dynamics & Mechanisms of Oscillating Chemical Reactions
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32. Sirinart Ananvoranich
Associate Professor, University of Windsor, 2000 Ph.D. Concordia University (1995) B.Sc, M.Sc (Pharm), Chulalongkorn, Thailand, 1989
Delta ribozyme and its applications
Catalytic ribonucleic acids “Delta ribozyme”.
Delta ribozyme can be modified to cut other ribonucleic acids (RNA) and could be a therapeutic agent, a gene-based drug.
We are using delta ribozyme as anti-parasitic drugs in our laboratory.
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33. Computational Chemistry & Molecular Modeling of Biochemical Systems
James Gauld
Assistant Professor, 2001 Post-doctoral fellow, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada ( ) Post-doctoral fellow, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden ( ) B.Sc., Ph.D. Australian National University (1997)
Computational Chemistry & Molecular Modeling of Biochemical Systems
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34. Protein Structure and Function
Lana Lee
Associate Professor Ph.D. University of Alberta, Biochemistry, A.B. Mount Holyoke College, Chemistry 1973
Protein Structure and Function
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Blood Coagulation
Detoxification
Bacterial Systems (E.coli & volcanic)
Drug Design
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35. Nitric oxide mediated communication between cells
Bulent Mutus
Professor Ph.D. University of Manitoba (1982) B.Sc./M.Sc. University of Waterloo
Nitric oxide mediated communication between cells
N=O produced in endothelial cells (blood vessel walls) causes muscle cells to relax
vasodilation
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36. Programmed Cell Death and Aging Research Lab
Sirayam Pandey
Associate Professor, University of Windsor, 2000 JNU, New Delhi, Ph.D BHU, Varanasi, M.Sc. 1986
Programmed Cell Death and Aging Research Lab
Human Neurons
Cancer Cells
Apoptosis (cell death) is involved in: Cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke Study of the biochemical mechanism of cell death in these diseases.
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37. Biological Mass Spectrometry
Otis Vacratsis
Assistant Professor Ph.D. Michigan State University (2001) Post doctoral fellowship University of Michigan
Biological Mass Spectrometry
100
NH2-EACDPLR-COOH
Proteomics
Post-translational
modifications
Biomarkers
MS/MS
200
400
600
800
m/z
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38. Chemistry/Biochemistry
Careers in Chemistry
Specialized Chemistry -Forensic Science -Blood Chemistry -Molecular Spectroscopy -Environmental Chemistry
Chemical Education -Professors -Teachers -Laboratory Instructors -Safety and disposal
Research and Development -Industrial Positions -Government Laboratories -Academic Institutions
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Laboratory Technicians and Research Associates -Analytical Chemists -Organic Chemists -Biochemists -Biotechnologists & Molecular Biologists -Pharmacy, Food and Agriculture, Plastics and Coatings, Drug Testing, Environmental, etc.
Chemical Industry ($$$!) - Synthesis and evaluation/testing
- Manufacturing QA/QC - Safety control and risk assessment - Research and Development
- Biotechnology
Professionals - Chemistry and Health - Patent Attorneys - Environmental Assessment - Pre-professional (i.e., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, etc.)
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39. Salaries & Employment University of Windsor All Chemists $80,000
Employment Sector Industry $86.0 Government $77.0 Academia $63.0
Final Degree Obtained B.Sc. $59.7 M.Sc. $71.3 Ph.D. $90.0
B.Sc.
Industry $ Government $ Academia $45.0
Four years to complete
M.Sc.
Industry $ Government $ Academia $52.1
Two years after B.Sc.
Ph.D.
Industry $ Government $ Academia $65.4
Four years after B.Sc.
Chemist salaries grow faster than cost of living: 4.9 % increase Employment situation: 92.1% employment as of 2003, steady <3.5% unemp. Women as chemists: Education 41.4%, General 34.6%, Biochemistry 30.4%, Analytical 23%
Data source: All data from Chemical & Engineering News, as of March 1, 2004 Annual median salaries given in thousands of dollars (U.S.) for full time chemists employed as of March 1, 2004
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40. What sets us apart… University of Windsor
1. High teacher to student ratios not found in larger institutions mean that professors are accessible to students - you will find both professors and their graduate students very approachable
2. Most faculty have government and/or industrial funding to run active research programs in a wide variety of sub-disciplines
3. Eleven new faculty have been hired in the past five years - a variety of new research and teaching areas have opened up at Windsor, and a newly revised curriculum and laboratories are in place to make our students competitive in the job market
4. Windsor provides a small university environment for a top research-oriented department - excellent contact with major industrial partners and larger academic institutions (e.g., Wayne State, University of Michigan, etc.), and correspondingly, many advantages for our students
5. We have research instrumentation and new laboratories that match or beat much larger institutions in Canada or the United States
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41. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
University of Windsor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
For more information: Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
Canada N9B 3P4
Phone: (519) ext:3521
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