Dr. Richard Martel

Professor

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Biography

Richard Martel holds a Canada Research Chair in electroactive nanostructures and is a full professor in the Department of Chemistry at Université de Montréal. He obtained a Ph.D. in surface science from Université Laval in 1995 and completed postdoctoral studies at IBM Research from 1995 to 1996. He worked at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center until 2003, focusing on the physical-chemical phenomena related to carbon nanotubes and charge transfer at nanostructure interfaces. Martel has been acknowledged as a leading figure in the international community studying carbon nanotubes. His research expertise encompasses various electrically active nanostructures, investigating the dynamics of charge transfer and electrical conduction. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including being named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2006 and receiving multiple research grants supporting his innovative work in nanotechnology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on nanostructures and interfaces.

Awards

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Fellow

#2003

Canada Research Chair Tier II

#2006

IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.