Zachary Hudson: Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, UBC Faculty of Science

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Science

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

Recruitment

Looking to recruit: Doctoral students

Desired start dates:

2021

2022

Potential research project areas:

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.

Ideal Applicant Profile:

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.

Other options:

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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