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Marcus Drover is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western University. He obtained his B.Sc. from Memorial University and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, followed by postdoctoral research at California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on bridging traditional limits within synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry, with the goal of developing new functional molecules. Specifically, Drover's program tackles grand challenges in small-molecule activation and seeks to advance Western's strengths in chemical synthesis and materials science, targeting sustainability through the management of global hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen cycles. He is exploring areas like hydride transfer reactions, selective CO₂ reduction, and dihydrogen chemistry, aiming to find cost-effective alternatives to traditional materials in energy applications. Drover has received numerous awards for his contributions to chemistry, including the Ontario Early Researcher Award and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. As an editorial board member for several journals, he actively contributes to the academic community.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemistry.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.