Professor Dr. Scott Hopkins

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Biography

Scott Hopkins is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo. His research interests lie at the intersection of chemistry and physics, focusing on charged molecules and clusters. He applies experimental and theoretical methods, including machine learning techniques, to deduce molecular properties. Hopkins has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to the field, including the Keith Laidler Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry and the PerkinElmer Award for Analytical Sciences. With over 100 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society and Angewandte Chemie, he is highly regarded in the scientific community. He has also co-authored six patents and has played a leading role in establishing a new Canadian free electron laser facility at the University of Waterloo. Beyond his research, Hopkins is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, and has held leadership positions within various scientific organizations. His accomplishments and ongoing projects continue to influence the fields of analytical chemistry and molecular therapeutics.

Research Interests

Clusters Quantum Chemistry Spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry Photodissociation Drug Discovery Design Delivery Devices Analytical Methods Molecular Therapeutics Theranostics Pharmacokinetics

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of chemistry.

Awards

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Excellence in Science Research Award

2024-01-01
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University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Award

2023-01-01
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Keith Laidler Award

2022-01-01
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PerkinElmer Award

2022-01-01

Patents

Predicting Molecular Collision Cross-Section using Differential Mobility Spectrometry

11,728,152 B2 2023-08-15

Method for predicting properties using mobility spectrometry.

Ion Mobility Spectrometer Method Analysing Ions

3,090,898 2023-06-06

Innovative method for analyzing chemical ions.

Apparatus Method Parallel Flow Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry

11,598,748 B2 2023-03-07

A novel ion mobility spectrometry technique.

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics

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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.