Dr. Bruce Arndtsen

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Biography

Bruce Arndtsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, holding the James McGill Chair and a Canadian Research Chair Tier equivalent since 2011. His research focuses on the development of efficient methods for synthesizing organic molecules and new materials, particularly through the use of transition metal catalysis. He is active in exploring the application of metal catalysis for synthesizing new polymer classes and biologically important compounds that could serve as potential new drug cores. His expertise encompasses various aspects of catalysis including homogeneous, heterogeneous, organocatalysis, and biocatalysis, emphasized in his teaching of courses like CHEM 512 and CHEM 612. Dr. Arndtsen has received notable awards such as the Alfred Bader Award for Organic Chemistry and has been recognized as a William Dawson Scholar at McGill University. He has led and participated in significant research networks related to green chemistry and biomaterials.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of California, Berkeley •

Awards

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Alfred Bader Award

2021-01-01
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William Dawson Scholar

2005-01-01

Courses

CHEM 512: Catalysis, Concepts and Applications CHEM 612: Organometallic Chemistry

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.