Dr. James Donaldson

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Biography

James Donaldson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto. His research laboratory focuses on the application of techniques in physical chemistry to understand fundamental aspects of atmospheric and environmental chemistry. His work extensively utilizes laser-induced fluorescence, Raman spectroscopies, non-linear laser spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, among other methods, to probe the chemical interactions that have atmospheric significance. His research includes the study of kinetics and mechanisms of reactions occurring on aerosol and water ice surfaces, as well as investigating heterogeneous photochemistry on various atmospheric surfaces. He leads a group consisting of graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and undergraduates, and maintains strong collaborations with members of the Environmental Chemistry group, as well as ongoing research partnerships with scientists at CNRS Lyon, PSI Zurich, and CIRES Boulder. Professor Donaldson's contributions to the field have been significant, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation in atmospheric chemistry research.

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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