Dr. Khashayar Ghandi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Khashayar Ghandi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph. He obtained his PhD in Radiation Chemistry from Simon Fraser University in 2002 and has since worked with notable institutions such as TRIUMF and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. His research interests encompass several areas including physical chemistry, instrumentation, nanotechnology, and green chemistry. Ghandi leads a research group that explores fundamental aspects and applications of chemistry and physics in health and energy, utilizing high-pressure temperature chemistry, biosensing, and electrochemistry to develop new materials and techniques. His work includes collaborative projects that investigate electronic structures, radical radiation chemistry, and the synthesis of novel materials under extreme conditions. Ghandi has been awarded the NSERC Discovery Grant continuously from 2006 to 2023, and he has served in various editorial and leadership roles within scientific communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry focusing on various interdisciplinary research themes.

Visiting Scientist

2005-01-01 — Present

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory • Oxford, UK

Conducted research related to radiation chemistry and its applications.

Research Associate

— Present

TRIUMF Laboratory • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Worked under supervision of Professor Fleming on radiation chemistry.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Mount Allison University •

Received early tenure as Assistant Professor, focusing on research and teaching in chemistry.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).