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Johanna M. Blacquiere is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western University. She specializes in inorganic chemistry, particularly in the areas of synthesis, catalysis, and molecular materials. Her research focuses on the fundamental studies of transition-metal complexes aimed at sustainable catalysis. The group targets the fine chemicals industry, striving for the construction of high-value compounds through streamlined, low-toxicity, and low-waste approaches. Blacquiere's program aims at the development of selective functionalization strategies to activate abundant small molecules such as H2O and O2, using first-row metal complexes as employed design strategies. Moreover, she emphasizes the significance of ligand design to increase catalyst lifetimes and stabilize reactive intermediates, promoting otherwise inaccessible reaction pathways. Her teaching endeavors include courses in Inorganic Chemistry and Transition Metals Catalysis, fostering a comprehensive understanding of these complex subjects among her students. Blacquiere's work is characterized by her ability to cultivate a technically skilled environment where students are trained in both organic and inorganic synthesis as well as in the application of a broad range of analytical methods.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.