Dr. Dennis Hall

Professor

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Biography

Dennis Hall is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. from Université de Sherbrooke. His research focuses on modern organic synthesis, a critical discipline in chemistry that involves creating and transforming new molecules with tailored properties and functions. His laboratory specializes in the development of new reaction methods to efficiently construct compounds with precise structural characteristics. Hall's work includes designing unnatural biopolymers, exploring applications of organoboron compounds, and utilizing combinatorial strategies to access functional molecules applicable in biology and medicine. He has developed methods for assembling large encoded libraries of molecules, significantly advancing the field of combinatorial chemistry. His research also involves the design of combinatorial libraries to discover potent selective ligands for medicinal applications. Additionally, Hall's group is engaged in developing new resins and linkers to enhance small molecule libraries for drug discovery and catalysis.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEM 463 - Organic Synthesis CHEM 563 - Organic Synthesis

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
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management