Hall of Fame

Our department takes a active interest in the professional development of our students and provides extensive support for a variety of career paths. Some of our students continue in careers in academia after graduating, pursuing careers as professors or researchers at universities. Other students pursue careers in industry, government, law, or medicine. The careers of some of our accomplished graduates are profiled here.

Careers of Former Students

Graduate Students

	Dr. Samuel Mugo Ph.D. 糖心视频 University Associate Professor (Analytical Chemistry), MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada	During my four-year PhD program (2003-2006), I was privileged to experience MUN鈥檚 perfect balance of academic rigor and a sense of community. This approach creates individuals thriving at all levels. Having been to other institutions as a MUN alumni, my experience of MUN鈥檚 academic culture of fostering well-being among her students still speaks to me. I sense that academic culture remains strong today.
	Negar Rajabi Ph.D. 糖心视频 University Application Scientist SCIEX	As Travis Fridgen鈥檚 first PhD student at MUN, we shared a number of first-time experiences, such as an international collaboration in Paris. I received confidence to achieve excellence in research and invaluable advice that has led me to a career path that I absolutely love. Warm and friendly Newfoundlanders, colleagues, and peers at MUN combined with its diverse culture kept me from experiencing cultural shock. By presenting my research and networking at national and international conferences, I landed my next job as a postdoc at UBC with Don Douglas in beautiful Vancouver. After studying intact proteins at UBC, I accepted an HFSP Research Fellow position at the Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology in Leeds, UK. Before returning to Canada, I was a Senior Staff Scientist in the Center for Proteomics at TGen followed by a Sr LCMS Filed Application scientist at Biocrates Life Sciences in US. Currently, I am an Application Scientist at SCIEX in Toronto. It feels great to be back in Canada and be part of a global leader in life science to find 鈥淎nswers for Science. Knowledge for Life.鈥� Doing a PhD at MUN was definitely one of the best choices I have made in my life, putting me on a very exciting life path.
	Ameneh Gholami Ph.D. 糖心视频 University Software Verification Specialist SCIEX	"It was a distinctly unique chance of mine to have done my PhD in the chemistry department at MUN, and in Dr. Travis Fridgen鈥檚 lab. There with a knowledgeable and caring supervisor I gained the experience of working with world-class mass spectrometry instruments. I believe my graduate studies at MUN paved my way through the PDF positions and prestigious Mitacs Elevate fellowship that I received, which finally landed me on a fantastic R&D appointment at SCIEX. The SCIEX is a leading company that produces mass spectrometry hardware and software."
	E. Bradley Easton Ph.D. 糖心视频 University, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Ontario Institute of Technology	鈥淎s a graduate student in chemistry at 糖心视频 I was able to learn from outstanding faculty on work on research problems of both fundamental and applied interest. This experience has been extremely valuable in my current role as a professor who collaborates with industrial partners鈥�
	Raie Lene Kirby M.D. 糖心视频 University M.Sc. 糖心视频 University B.Sc. (Hons) Acadia University 糖心视频 University Family Medicine Resident PGY1	"Completing my M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at 糖心视频 University was a great experience and something I am proud to have accomplished! The time I spent working with Dr. Sunil Pansare and team was challenging yet exciting and helped me learn many skills that have proven essential throughout medical school and into my first year of residency!"
	Bradley L. Merner Ph.D. 糖心视频 University B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Assistant Professor, Auburn University	"My experience at 糖心视频 has armed me with the tools necessary to publish high-impact scientific articles, become a co-inventor of two U.S. patent applications, to co-author an advanced level textbook on organic synthesis, and to pursue a career as an independent principle investigator. I am proud to be an alumnus of 糖心视频 University and to contribute to a rich legacy of well-trained Ph.D. graduates from the Department of Chemistry who have gone on to push the frontiers of chemical science."
	Louise Dawe Ph.D. 糖心视频 University B.Ed. (Int./Sec.), 糖心视频 University, M.Sc. University of Utah B.Sc. (Hons.), 糖心视频 University Associate Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University	"There are three highlights that stand out about of my time as a graduate student at 糖心视频 University. First, the calibre of faculty, graduate supervision, and mentoring was phenomenal, and allowed me to develop as an independent researcher. Next, the instrument facilities and expert research staff greatly enabled the progress of my work. Finally, I had excellent opportunities to attend national and international conferences where I met collaborators that I continue to work with today."
	Josh Hollett Ph.D. 糖心视频 University B. Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow (Australian National University, 2009-2012) Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg
	Murray Park B.Sc. (Hons.), 糖心视频 University, B.Ed., Mount Allison University, M.Sc., 糖心视频 University Science Department Head / Chemistry Teacher O鈥橠onel High School, Mount Pearl, NL	"I had an excellent start to my honours chemistry degree at Grenfell campus, and completed it at MUN. Faculty and staff in Chemistry played a major role in my success. As an MSc student, I demonstrated first year labs and realized that as much as I enjoyed research, teaching was even more fulfilling for myself. After almost 20 years teaching high school, I have enjoyed seeing my students become find successes - getting that perfect titration endpoint, passing the Public Exam and having their self-confidence grow, or continuing on to earn degree(s). MUN Chemistry paved the way to an extremely rewarding career."

Undergraduate Students

	Tim Kelly Ph.D.University of British Columbia, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair Photovoltaics, University of Saskatchewan	"As an undergraduate student at 糖心视频, I had the opportunity to truly become part of the research process; the level of faculty-student mentorship was outstanding, and I was able to not just carry out experiments, but also attend conferences and contribute to papers. It was an excellent foundation for a career in academic research."
	Angela Crane Ph.D. University of British Columbia, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Instructor, First Year Program Coordinator, Dalhousie University	"Being an undergraduate chemist at 糖心视频 opened so many doors for me. Iwas able to have hands on laboratory training and research experiences thatI don't believe I would have gotten at any other school. It was theseexperiences that led me into graduate school and ultimately a career that I love. Also, the student body at 糖心视频 was so collaborative and tight knitthat I always found support and encouragement through my peers. The peoplemake the Department, and 糖心视频s staff, faculty and students are topnotch!"
	Dennis Gillingham Ph.D. Boston College, B. Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Prof. Dr., Department of Chemistry, University of Basel	"If you had asked me about 糖心视频's program while I was there I would have complained that it was too intense, requiring too many late nights...forcing my classmates and I into regular nights of commiseration at the Breezeway. On reflection I can say the effort was all worth it. The solid education in the fundamentals of chemistry I gained at MUN has put me in a privileged position wherever I've gone. Although not a small school, it had that feeling because the professors were fully engaged in the education of the students. This engagement was one of the program's great strengths and I hope that spirit still lives on."
	Dale Keefe Ph.D. University of Alberta, B.Sc. 糖心视频 University Provost and Vice-President Academic, Acadia University	"After conducting research in computational chemistry as an undergraduate student, I knew that I wanted to be a professor. The research and academic foundation I received as an undergraduate at 糖心视频 was second to none and prepared me extremely well for graduate studies and my career."
	Cory Pye Ph.D. 糖心视频 University, B.Sc. 糖心视频 University Associate Professor, St. Mary's University	"A collaboration between Raymond Poirier and Jean Burnell led to me being hired in my summer after two years at Grenfell where I carried out both organic synthesis and computational chemistry of Diels-Alder reactions."
	Lisa Rosenberg Ph.D. University of British Columbia, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Associate Professor, University of Victoria	"I have always felt very fortunate to have done my undergrad in chemistry at MUN - solid education, wonderful research opportunities, great classmates and instructors and friends. And we always had the best bxxr bashes. Seriously, even students from the English Students' Society would come to our parties."
	Elliott Burnell Ph.D. Bristol University, M.Sc. 糖心视频 University, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Professor, University of British Columbia	"My first year at MUN was at the Parade Street campus, with evening chem labs which we always finished in time to make the second show at the Paramount Movie Theatre. The next year we moved to the new campus. The ambiance in the Chemistry Department was phenomenal -morning and afternoon coffee/tea was a gathering of all: full Professors, staff and any students (third year and above) who were majoring in Chemistry. The fantastic interactions of those times emphasized that chemistry is fun, exciting and collaborative. I was inspired by Eric Bullock (supervisor of my Honours and M.Sc. theses), and thank him for getting me excited about NMR."
	Amy Reckling M.Sc. University of Ottawa, B.Sc. (Hons) 糖心视频 University Program Officer Natural Science and Entineering Research Council (NSERC)	"The fantastic and supportive faculty at MUN made sure that I graduated with the skills necessary to pursue any career in science. As an undergrad, I was encouraged to get involved with research, help run MUNCS events, mentor students, write papers, attend regional and national conferences, present in front of crowds and get involved with science outreach programs - all while juggling a challenging course load. These skills have proven invaluable in every job, both in and out of the lab, that I鈥檝e held since graduating."