Dr. Dwight Seferos

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Biography

Dwight Seferos is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on electronic redox-active organic materials, particularly the synthesis of new classes of polymers. Significant aspects of his work involve the preparation of well-defined conjugated polymers, including thiophenes, selenophenes, and tellurophene, along with related heterocycles. These polymers have applications in various fields such as solar cells, thin-film transistors, and thermoelectrics. In addition, his team is working on developing new organic materials for lithium-ion battery applications with projects that encompass synthesis, electrochemistry, and battery fabrication and testing. Emerging research interests include the development of degradable plastics and CO2 capture and utilization, as well as the accelerated discovery of materials.

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Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto

Teaches and conducts research in the field of chemistry, focusing on electronic redox-active organic materials.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Department of Sociology