Chemistry Notices

For the Week of October 2 to October 6, 2017 Submissions: Please send to newsletter@chem.ualberta.ca by Wednesday for the following week’s edition

VISITING'SPEAKERS'AND'SEMINARS'

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EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES'

Job Opportunities at Queen's

© Queen's University Belfast 2010, University Road Belfast,BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, UK.

Job title

Lecturer in Physical Organic Chemistry

Job reference

17/105912

Date posted

18/09/2017

Application closing date

18/10/2017

Salary

£35,550 to £52,132 per annum (including contribution points)

Job category/type

Academic

Job description

To teach Chemistry at undergraduate and masterslevel, to undertake a programme of independent, high-levelresearch whichenhances and augments the research already undertaken within the School, and tocontributeto the School's administration/outreach activity.

Full Job Description

For further information please contact: Professor Peter Robertson, email: p.robertson@qub.ac.uk

About the School

Further information for international applicants

Apply online

Job details

Job profile https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC...

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EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Tenure Track Academic Position in Physical Chemistry CHEM-2017-001

The Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2018, subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be required to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in the broad area of physical chemistry and their proposed research should fit into the areas identified in Memorial’s Research Strategy Framework (http://www.mun.ca/research/framework/themes.php). Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement current faculty in the department and/or the University. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, post-doctoral experience, an excellent track record in research, and an aptitude for teaching. The new appointee will also be responsible for teaching physical chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and first year chemistry as required. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Chemistry Department has 19 faculty, 33 M.Sc. students, and 48 Ph.D. students in research groups supported by NSERC and other provincial, federal, international, and industrial funding agencies. Our Department is home to vibrant, diverse, and interdisciplinary research programs. We offer an exceptional research environment with access to fantastic electronics and machine shop support, as well as modern chemical analysis instrumentation. Interested candidates are invited to review the Chemistry Department home page at http://www.mun.ca/chem for further information. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a 5-page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Grant format, and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to: Dr. Travis D. Fridgen, Professor and Head, chemhead@mun.ca Deadline for receipt of applications is November 14, 2017. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY — UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair — Theoretical or Computational Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick invites applications for a NSERC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in the area of Theoretical or Computational Chemistry. This tenure-track appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant will be nominated for a Tier 2 CRC in the April 2018 nomination cycle. The appointment can start as early as October 2018 but no later than 1 July 2019.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential and capacity to undertake independent and creative research in an area related to one or both of these disciplines. UNB requires the candidate to have a completed PhD, an innovative and original research program, and a high potential to attract external funding. A demonstrated ability to teach effectively is also expected. The  successful  candidate’s  responsibilities  will  include leading a program of innovative externally funded research that represents excellence in Theoretical or Computational Chemistry and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The establishment of productive research collaborations within and outside UNB would also be anticipated. The successful candidate will contribute to complementary areas of research within the university, and attract, develop and retain excellent students and future researchers.

Tier 2 chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination), acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Potential applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree, and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., and/or where applicable exceptional circumstances are present, may have their eligibility for a Tier  2  chair  assessed  through  the  CRC  Program’s  Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the UNB Office of Research Services for more information. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick has a long tradition of research and teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in diverse areas of chemistry. There are also numerous well-established collaborations and cooperative programs with other units at UNB, including the departments of biology, physics and chemical engineering. The department is situated on the Fredericton campus of UNB, in the vibrant and diverse provincial capital of New Brunswick.

Applications for this position should be made by submission of a cover letter indicating areas of research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, a detailed research proposal (maximum 5 pages), statement of teaching philosophy and the names of three referees (with contact information) to:

Dr. John J. Neville, acting chair – Chemistry Tier 2 CRC Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, 30 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, CANADA E3B 5A3. (506) 453‒4781, Email:

chemchair@unb.ca. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2017.

The offer of an appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level is conditional upon a successful outcome of the CRC nomination.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Forbes  includes  U  of  G  Among  Canada’s  Best  Employers

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hydrothermal Chemistry/Geochemistry

Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Temporary full-time from January 2, 2018 to December 31, 2020

Hiring #: 2017-0433

Please read the Application Instructions before applying

Applications are sought for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct experimental research on the structure and stabili ty of aqueous species in high temperature aqueous solutions using state-of-the-art pressure-vessel and spectroscopic techniques. Our current program includes projects to examine hydrothermal solution chemistry in areas of mission-oriented basic research related to the Canadian nuclear energy sector:

Experimental pressure vessels studies of phase relations and solubility Thermochemical modeling and database development Characterization of metal-ligand complexes solutes in sub-critical and supercritical water using Raman or

UV-visible spectroscopy. Candidates should hold a recent PhD in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry or experimental geochemistry, with experience in pressure-vessel methods for studying solubility, speciation and/or phase relations in high-temperature aqueous solutions, and in chemical thermodynamic modeling of hydrothermal systems. Experience in using spectroscopic techniques with high pressure optical cells would be an asset. Professor Peter Tremaine Department of Chemistry, University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1 Web-site: http://tremaine.cs.uoguelph.ca/ Applications and expression of interest may be sent to: Dr. Jenny Cox: Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Associate E-mail: coxj@uoguelph.ca This research will take place as part of the newly created NSERC/UNENE Senior Research Chair in High Temperature Aqueous Chemistry, awarded to Prof. Tremaine in 2016, which is funded by the Canadian nuclear industry. Access to a wide range of state-of-art thermochemical, spectroscopic, electrochemical and surface analytical methods, and first-rate machine and electronic shops is provided by the Hydrothermal Chemistry Laboratory, and the Department of Chemistry. The starting date is January 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 2017 08 30 Closing Date: 2017 10 10

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Green Chemistry - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The Department of Chemistry (http://chem.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html) in the Irving K. Barber School of

Arts and Sciences, at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia, invites applications for

a tenure-track appointment in Green Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment is

expected to start on July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.

A doctoral degree and post-doctoral or equivalent experience in synthetic chemistry is required.

Qualified candidates with research interests in catalysts relevant to green synthesis of molecules or

polymers (including earth-abundant transition metals, biocatalysts, photoredox catalysts, and/or

organocatalysis) are particularly encouraged to apply. While the appointment will be held in the

Department of Chemistry, there will be opportunities for intra- and inter-Faculty research

collaborations. The successful candidate will, thus, be an excellent interdisciplinary scholar who has

demonstrated strong research productivity and will be expected to establish an independent, rigorous,

innovative, high-impact, externally-funded research program in an area of catalytic green chemistry that

complements existing strengths within the Department and in other disciplines in the Faculty and across

campus.

The appointee will have demonstrated experience as, or capacity to be, an excellent teacher and mentor

of undergraduate and graduate students, and will be expected to teach core courses in Green

Chemistry, including "Green Organic Chemistry," and/or "Green Inorganic Chemistry." The successful

candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development in the department by

designing new courses in own area of expertise; will be expected to contribute the Green Chemistry

concentration in the cross-Faculty Bachelor of Sustainability degree program, which is currently in

preparation; and will undertake service responsibilities at the Departmental, Faculty, University, and

professional levels, as appropriate.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40 worldwide. The

university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus,

located in the city of Kelowna, has strong undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 8,000

students in seven faculties. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions

in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national,

and international scholarly activities.

The Chemistry Department, at UBC's Okanagan campus, is housed in the vibrant Irving K. Barber School

of Arts and Sciences. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the

undergraduate and graduate levels. The collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on

effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We

are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and

we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our

students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to:

http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html. For more information about UBC

resources and opportunities, please, visit: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information

about the surrounding community can be found at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

accordée aux Canadiennes et Canadiens et aux résidentes permanentes et résidents permanents.

The University of Sherbrooke subscribe to a program of equal access to employment and a program of employment equity for women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified individuals are invited to apply, but priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

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EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Applicants are asked to submit:

(i) a cover letter, addressed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head, Department of Chemistry), outlining qualification for the position and fit with the department and the IKBSAS;

(ii) a curriculum vitae;

(iii) a one-page statement of research interests and a five-page (maximum) research proposal. The proposal must be original; articulate a long-term vision that demonstrates impact, in terms of groundbreaking advances in the field and/or on society; outline short-term objectives; and define the methodologies to be employed;

(iv) a two-page (maximum) statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans for research mentoring of students and other highly qualified personnel;

(v) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations); and

vi) the names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted to submit letters of reference.

Inquires may be directed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head of Chemistry) at: Gino.DiLabio@ubc.ca. All email correspondence must indicate the competition title (Assistant Professor: Green Chemistry) in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is October 13, 2017. However, candidates who want to be considered for the Canada 150 Research Chairs program (see: https://research.ubc.ca/about-vpr/initiatives/canada-150-research-chairs-internationally-based-researchers-and-scholars) should contact Dr. DiLabio as soon as possible, and must submit the relevant documentation by July 25, 2017. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.

In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates will be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the appointment process.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Biochemistry - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

The Department of Chemistry (http://chem.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html) in the Irving K Barber School of

Arts and Sciences (IKBSAS), at the Okanagan Campus of the University of British Columbia, invites

applications for a tenure-track appointment in Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The

Biochemistry Program within the IKBSAS is co-managed by the Departments of Chemistry and Biology

(http://biol.ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html). The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2018, or soon

thereafter.

A doctoral degree and postdoctoral or equivalent experience in biochemistry or a related field are

required. Qualified candidates with expertise in experimental areas related to structural biology,

membrane biophysics, and protein and nucleic acid biochemistry are particularly encouraged to apply.

While the appointment will be held in the Department of Chemistry, there will be opportunities for

intra- and inter-Faculty research collaborations. The successful candidate will, thus, be an excellent

interdisciplinary scholar who has demonstrated strong research productivity and will be expected to

establish an independent, rigorous, innovative, high-impact, externally-funded research program. The

proposed research should complement existing research programs in Chemistry and other disciplines in

the Faculty and across campus. These include single-molecule biophysics, chemical neurobiology,

glycobiochemistry, mechanistic enzymology, and natural product chemistry and metabolomics.

The appointee will have demonstrated experience as, or capacity to be, an excellent teacher and mentor

of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as ability to teach existing courses in the Department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and course

delivery specific to area of expertise and to undertake service responsibilities at the Departmental,

Faculty, University, and professional levels, as appropriate.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has

two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the

city of Kelowna, has over 8,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate

programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it

offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and

international scholarly activities.

The Department of Chemistry, at UBC's Okanagan campus, is housed in the vibrant Irving K. Barber

School of Arts and Sciences. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at

the undergraduate and graduate levels. The collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on

effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We

are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and

we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our

students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to:

http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html. For more information about UBC

resources and opportunities, please, visit: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information

about the surrounding community can be found at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Applicants are asked to submit:

(i) a cover letter, addressed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head, Department of Chemistry), outlining qualification for the position and fit with the Department and the IKBSAS;

(ii) a curriculum vitae;

(iii) a one-page statement of research interests and a five-page (maximum) research proposal. The proposal must be original; articulate a long-term vision that demonstrates impact, in terms of ground-breaking advances in the field and/or on society; outline short-term objectives; and define the methodologies to be employed;

(iv) a two-page (maximum) statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans for research mentoring of students and other highly qualified personnel;

(v) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations); and

vi) the names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted to submit letters of reference.

Inquires may be directed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head of Chemistry) at: Gino.DiLabio@ubc.ca. All email correspondence must indicate the competition title (Assistant Professor: Biochemistry) in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is October 13, 2017. However, candidates who want to be considered for the Canada 150 Research Chairs program (see: https://research.ubc.ca/about-vpr/initiatives/canada-150-research-chairs-internationally-based-researchers-and-scholars) should contact Dr. DiLabio as soon as possible, and must submit the relevant documentation by July 25, 2017. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.

In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates will be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the appointment process.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

EMPLOYMENT'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

September 1, 2017

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. The Department of Chemistry invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level, to begin July 1, 2018. We are seeking a colleague with strong commitments to research, teaching, and embracing a diverse and inclusive community of scholars. Candidates should have research interests in experimental or theoretical approaches in Inorganic or Physical Organic Chemistry, particularly those that intersect with multidisciplinary areas of biological sciences, materials science, and nanoscience. Applications received by November 1 will be guaranteed consideration, although extraordinary applicants may be considered after this date. To guarantee consideration, all applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications and description of research interests via the website https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9685. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf via this website. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

OTHER'OPPORTUNITIES'

The Inorganic Chemistry Exchange program offers summer employment opportunities to undergraduate students in chemistry, who will have completed the equivalent of two or three full years of study as of May 2018. Up to 7 qualified candidates from across Canada are awarded employment as a summer research assistant at an institution other than their own, in the laboratory of one of these ICE faculty members:

Mario Bieringer – University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Andrew Grosvenor/Rob Scott – University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Vladimir Michaelis/Jonathan Veinot, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Tom Baker, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Eric Price, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Derek Gates – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Bryan Koivisto – Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

The specific interests of the faculty participants vary considerably – there is a whole periodic table out there! Projects will range from synthesis and catalysis to materials science to bioinorganic chemistry. The ICE Program will wrap up with a workshop for all participating students and faculty at the University of Alberta on August 16-17, 2018.

The ICE awards consist of a salary component (set at competitive rates and specified in letter of offer) and a travel allowance. Students should note that these are commensurate with the current value of NSERC USRA student awards. Those universities with Co-op programs normally recognize the ICE summer placement as the equivalent of a Co-op work term. Students are expected to apply for an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) where applicable.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE Friday, November 3, 2017 For further information on the ICE program and links to the faculty participants and their host institutions, visit the ICE website at www.inorganicchemistryexchange.ca

For an application form, please download the PDF from the ICE webpage. Fill it in using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Submit it electronically (preferred) or as hard-copy to your local ICE representative along with a copy of your current academic transcript.

Your local ICE representative is: Prof. Vladimir Michaelis

Office: E3-18A Chemistry Centre E-mail: vladimir.michaelis@ualberta.ca

OTHER'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

The Organizing Committee cordially invites you

to present your work in the 25th Canadian Symposium on

Catalysis http://www.catalysisdivision.ca/symposium

Technical Chairs: Robert Scott (robert.scott@usask.ca) and Ajay Dalai (ajay.dalai@usask.ca)

Venue, event, poster session coordinator: Yongfeng Hu (yongfeng.hu@lightsource.ca) Communication and student event coordinator: Lifeng Zhang (lifeng.zhang@usask.ca) Fund raising and exhibition coordinator: Ajay Dalai (ajay.dalai@usask.ca) Conference Chair: Hui Wang (hui.wang@usask.ca)

The conference themes include but are not limited to: x Catalyst characterization and�

mechanism studies using synchrotron* x Novel catalyst (material) development�x Fundamental catalysis including DFT

calculations�x Catalysis for conventional energy�x Catalysis for renewable energies�x Environmental & sustainable catalysis�x Industrial catalysis�x General Catalysis�

*Canadian Light Source is in Saskatoon.

OTHER'OPPORTUNITIES,'continued'

Sessions and Session Chairs ¾ Catalyst characterization and mechanism studies using synchrotron*

o (Yongfeng Hu yongfeng.hu@lightsource.ca and Simon Trudel

trudels@ucalgary.ca)

¾ Novel catalyst (material) development

o (Rob Scott robert.scott@usask.ca and Xiulian Pan panxl@dicp.ac.cn)

¾ Fundamental catalysis including DFT calculations

o (Cathy Chin cathy.chin@utoronto.ca and Liang Zhao liangzhao@cup.edu.cn)

¾ Catalysis for conventional energy

o (Nader Mahinpey nmahinpe@ucalgary.ca and Baojian Shen baojian@cup.edu.cn)

¾ Catalysis for renewable energies

o (Ajay Dalai ajay.dalai@usask.ca and Nicolas Abatzoglou

Nicolas.Abatzoglou@USherbrooke.ca)

¾ Environmental and sustainable catalysis

o (Natalia Semagina semagina@ualberta.ca and Audrey Moores

Audrey.moores@mcgill.ca)

¾ Industrial catalysis

o (Xiaohui Zhang X.Zhang@shell.com and Drew Higgins dhiggs@stanford.edu)

¾ General Catalysis

o (Ying Zheng yzheng@unb.ca and Charles Xu cxu6@uwo.ca)