Dr. Arthur Mar

Professor

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Biography

Arthur Mar is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta. He received his B.Sc. (Hons.) from the University of British Columbia in 1988 and his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1992, under the supervision of James Ibers. His research focuses on inorganic solid-state materials chemistry, where he leads a research group dedicated to the synthesis, characterization, and application of various compounds. Mar's work has been recognized with the Faculty of Science Research Award and multiple teaching awards. He has served on editorial boards for scientific journals including Chemical Materials and currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Solid State Chemistry. His research interests straddle the boundaries of chemistry and physics, encompassing crystallography and materials science, particularly the development of new compounds with unique electronic and magnetic properties for applications in energy sustainability. He teaches courses such as X-ray Crystallography, where students learn about structure determination through single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Leading research in inorganic solid state materials and teaching chemical sciences.

Courses

CHEM 434 - X-ray Crystallography CHEM 534 - X-ray Crystallography

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management