Dr. Todd Sutherland

Professor

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Biography

Todd Sutherland is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University (1997) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Victoria (2002). His research focuses on organic and physical chemistry, particularly in the development of supramolecular assemblies and their applications in biological processes. His group investigates the use of supramolecular chemistry to mimic biological photosynthesis and enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. This involves synthesizing a variety of porphyrin and quinone derivatives that self-assemble into oligomeric structures, which utilize strong, multi-contact hydrogen bonds. Professor Sutherland's research aims to understand the organization of supramolecular assemblies on electrode surfaces and their role in charge transfer processes, employing a range of techniques including electrochemical and spectroscopic methods. He has received several awards for his teaching excellence, including the Department of Chemistry Teaching Award in 2016 and the Faculty of Science Teaching Award in 2009 at the University of Calgary.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemistry.

Awards

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Department of Chemistry Teaching Award

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GREAT Supervisor

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Faculty of Science Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.