Professor Dr. Mark Maclachlan
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Biography
Mark MacLachlan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research focuses on advanced materials chemistry, including the synthesis and characterization of novel materials with applications in electronics, photonics, and catalysis. He has contributed significantly to the fields of supramolecular chemistry and nanomaterials, investigating the self-assembly of polymeric structures and the development of porous materials. Throughout his career, he has led various projects aimed at addressing scientific and engineering challenges, including work on mesoporous materials and the design of new organic-inorganic molecules with specific functional properties. MacLachlan’s expertise encompasses a broad array of analytical techniques, ensuring that his team's work remains at the forefront of materials science. He has published numerous influential papers in prominent journals, illustrating his role as a leader in his field. As a dedicated educator, he also mentors graduate students in innovative research, enhancing their scientific training at UBC.
Research Interests
Experience
Dean
— PresentFaculty of Science • University of British Columbia
Dean pro tem
— PresentScience • University of British Columbia
Associate Dean Research & Graduate Studies
— PresentFaculty of Science • University of British Columbia
PI Visiting Professor
— PresentWPI Nano Life Science Institute Kanazawa University •
Director
— PresentNanoMat •
Professor
— PresentUniversity of British Columbia •
Associate Professor
— PresentUniversity of British Columbia •
Assistant Professor
— PresentUniversity of British Columbia •
Awards
Fellow
Award for Research Excellence
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
Steacie Prize
Elected Fellow
Rutherford Memorial Medal
Killam Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentorship
Invitational Fellowship
Strem Award
E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship
Killam Research Prize
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
Killam Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Killam Teaching Achievement Award
NSERC Doctoral Prize
Requirements for University of British Columbia
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application form
- Application fee
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (15-20 pages)
- Statement of intent
- Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.