Dr. Michael Freund

Professor

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Biography

Michael Freund is a Professor at Dalhousie University, holding the Harry Shirreff Chair in Chemical Research and serving as the Director of the Clean Technologies Research Institute. His research focuses on advancing the field of electrochemistry through the study of electronic materials and composites for energy storage and conversion. He works on creating sensor arrays for machine olfaction and explores the design and fabrication of devices aimed at improving energy utilization technologies. Freund has contributed significantly to the field through various research interests, including the development of solar fuels and artificial photosynthesis, as well as organic electronics and surface science. With a strong educational background, including a BSc from Florida Atlantic University and a PhD from the University of Florida, he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the California Institute of Technology. Freund has garnered recognition for his work, including being awarded the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in 2013, having previously held a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair from 2003 to 2013.

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Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Michael Freund is a faculty member within the Department of Chemistry and has played a leading role in various research initiatives.