Dr. Derek Schipper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Derek Schipper's research focuses on tackling synthetic challenges posed in the context of conjugated organic materials, which are poised to make significant technological breakthroughs and enable advancements in flexible, lightweight, low-cost electronic devices such as photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, and field-effect transistors. The performance of devices depends on the bulk properties of the active material, with improvements arising from modifications at the molecular level. His research group excels in designing and constructing new materials through innovative synthetic capabilities, all aimed at answering fundamental questions related to structure-function relationships. This work ultimately leads to enhanced properties of new materials and, consequently, improved device performance.

Research Interests

Awards

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Angewandte Chemie International Edition Important Paper

2018-01-01
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Velocity Fund Winner

2018-01-01
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair Organic Material Synthesis

2014-01-01
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Thieme Chemistry Journal Award

2014-01-01
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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

2011-01-01
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NSERC Postgraduate Doctoral Scholarship

2008-01-01
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NSERC Postgraduate Masters Scholarship (Declined)

2008-01-01
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NSERC Postgraduate Masters Scholarship

2007-01-01
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University of Ottawa Excellence Award

2007-01-01
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Declined)

2007-01-01
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Strategic Area Development Award

2006-01-01
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University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship

2006-01-01
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Honourable Gordon L. Bennett Award

2006-01-01
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NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award

2006-01-01
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Maritime Inorganic Discussion Weekend Oral Presentation Award

2006-01-01
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University of Prince Edward Island Deans Honours List

2006-01-01
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University of Prince Edward Island Admission Scholarship (Renewed)

2006-01-01
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ACS Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Award

2005-01-01
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Leon Loucks Memorial Award

2005-01-01
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Dean Science Award Merit Chemistry 2004 2005

2005-01-01
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NSERC Industrial Undergraduate Student Research Awards

2005-01-01

Courses

CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry Engineering CHEM 265 - Organic Chemistry 2 CHEM 400 - Special Topics Chemistry CHEM 760 - Selected Topics Organic Chemistry

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.