Dr. De Tong Jiang

Associate Professor

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Biography

De-Tong Jiang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph, specializing in condensed matter physics. He obtained his PhD from Simon Fraser University in 1991 and has held various positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Western University and research roles at Simon Fraser University and Argonne National Lab. Jiang's research centers on utilizing synchrotron radiation techniques to probe atomic and molecular structures, focusing on the relationship between structure and function in complex materials. His key areas of interest include the growth and structural properties of organic semiconductor films, particularly polyacene thin films. Ongoing projects involve the study of growth mechanisms and electronic properties using NEXAFS and GIXD methods, as well as the investigation of nickel silicide thin films for nanoscale electronic applications. Jiang has been involved in various collaborations and studies addressing arsenic speciation in geochemical contexts and structural properties of materials under extreme conditions. He has received several grants, including the NSERC Discovery Grant and Collaborative Research Development Grant, supporting his innovative research in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Joined the Department of Physics as an Associate Professor.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1994-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Held a position as a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellow.

Research Associate

1991-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC, Canada

Worked as a Research Associate and Beamline Scientist.

Awards

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NSERC Discovery Grant

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NSERC Collaborative Research Development Grant

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).