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At Waterloo, we offer some of the most interdisciplinary and cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate Chemistry programs in Canada, where specializations prepare you for exciting professional careers in industry, business, government, and academia. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality in its programs. This commitment is reflected with the teaching and research excellence of our award-winning faculty and staff.
Whatever your level, whatever your interest, we invite you to explore our programs to see for yourself what we have to offer. Consider becoming a part of Waterloo Chemistry, where teaching, mentoring, and research combine to prepare you for your career.
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Events
Master's Seminar - Annie Li
Geminal Disubstitution Effects on Lewis Acidic Iodolium Salts for Catalysis
Supervisor: G. Murphy
Committee members: E. Fillion, M. Chong
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
12:30 pm
C2-361
Master's Seminar - Rahaf Geisa
Exploring the Biomolecular Encapsulation Properties of the Supramolecular Protein: Kehole Limpet Hemocyanin
Supervisor: J. Honek, T. Dieckmann
Committee members: S. Kalyaanamoorthy, D. Sychantha
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
2:30 pm
C2-361
Master's Seminar - Yujie Liu
Polymer Nanoreactors for Metal Nanoshells Synthesis
Supervisor: A. Klinkova
Committee members: Y. Lin, G. Sciaini
Thursday, March 6, 2025
3:30 pm
C2-361