Dr. John Trant

Associate Professor

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Biography

John F. Trant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on biopolymeric materials and (bio)organic synthesis, exploring the intersection of synthetic chemistry, medicine, materials science, and biology. The Trant Team operates on the frontier of computational drug discovery, synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and formulation science. The lab aims to utilize synthetic organic chemistry alongside guided computational design to develop new biologically active compounds and novel materials. They evaluate molecules through iterative design processes, collaborating with both academic and industrial partners to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions. For more information about their work and current projects, you can visit the lab's website.

Research Interests

Courses

Organic Chemistry Bioorganic Chemistry Materials Chemistry Polymers Chemistry

Requirements for University of Windsor

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field English proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.