Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry

University of Guelph

The Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry, (GWC)2, is housed in the Chemistry Departments at the University of Guelph and Waterloo, two of Canada’s leading Universities. A diverse team of world-class faculty from both Departments provide research opportunities in a myriad of chemical research areas.Research FieldsAll main chemistry research fields are being pursued including: analytical, biological chemistry, inorganic, nanoscience, organic, physical, polymer and theoretical.Research EnvironmentThe Department of Chemistry and the College of Engineering and Physical Science (CEPS) offer a state-of-the-art suite of research facilities and centres including, high-field NMR spectrometers up to 800 MHz, powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction and XRF, the nanoscience laboratory, high-resolution mass spectrometry, a multitude of LASER-based spectroscopy and thermal analysis tools and the U of G high-pressure hydrogenation facility.ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:Developing new vaccinesMaking molecular magnetsTurning CO2 into fuelImproving nuclear power safetyProtecting crops from fungiCareer Opportunities:Chemical/Pharmaceutical IndustryAnalytical Labs and ForensicsEnvironmental Protection and PolicyScience Writing and Education

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