Research

Singlet oxygen is produced from brown carbon-containing cooking organic aerosols (BrCOA) under indoor lighting†

A feast cooked up by UBC researchers has revealed singlet oxygen indoors for the first time.

Events

Sep 17 2024 - 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Dr. Zachary Hudson
Department of Chemistry, UBC
Sep 18 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Dr. Garth Giesbrecht
ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Senior Competitive Intelligence Advisor
Sep 24 2024 - 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Dr. Audrey Moores
Department of Chemistry, McGill University

News

UBC Chemistry Helps Team Canada Win Big at the 2024 International Chemistry Olympiad

This years 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, proved to be extremely successful for team Canada, as the team brought home 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals. This is Canada’s best performance...

The Noxious Cocktail of Wildfire Smoke

What is wildfire smoke made of and why is it harmful to humans?

Wildfire smoke composition varies depending on factors like the type of fuel and whether the fire is smoldering or flaming, says UBC Chemistry Assistant Professor...