Zachary Hudson

Assistant Professor

Research Classification

Synthesis of materials
Functional materials in materials chemistry sciences
Organic chemical synthesis
Optical properties of materials

Research Interests

Luminescent materials
Organic electronics
Polymer chemistry
Organic chemistry
Organic light-emitting diodes

Relevant Degree Programs

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Affiliations to Research Centres, Institutes & Clusters

BioProducts Institute

Research Options

I am available and interested in collaborations (e.g. clusters, grants).
I am interested in and conduct interdisciplinary research.
I am interested in working with undergraduate students on research projects.
 
 

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Research Methodology

Fluorescence spectroscopy
Atomic force microscopy
Gel permeation chromatography
Polymer synthesis
Cyclic voltammetry
Density functional theory

Open Research Positions

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Recruitment

Doctoral students
2021
2022

1) Luminescent materials design for applications in organic electronics.

2) Fluorescent polymer nanoparticles for biological sensing with high sensitivity.

3) Ultrastable fluorophores for catalysis, electroluminescence, and two-photon fluorescence.

 

Academic: A first-class grade point average (80%+) majoring in chemistry or a closely related discipline. Senior-level courses in chemistry are an asset.

Research: Undergraduate research experience, including a senior thesis project and one or more terms as a summer research assistant. Experience in one or more areas of synthetic chemistry (organic, inorganic, polymer) are an asset. 

Soft skills: i) Interest in broad, multidisciplinary areas of chemistry and materials science; ii) A desire to work collaboratively as part of a team to accomplish shared goals.

I support experiential learning experiences, such as internships and work placements, for my graduate students and Postdocs.
I am open to hosting Visiting International Research Students (non-degree, up to 12 months).
I am interested in supervising students to conduct interdisciplinary research.

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Cheyenne Christopherson

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD)

Research Topic
Red-Emitting Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent Materials for Sensor Applications
 
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Membership Status

Member of G+PS
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Program Affiliations

Chemistry

Department(s)

Department of Chemistry
 

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