Shannon Accettone
Assistant Professor, Teaching Intensive, Department of Chemistry, Department of Forensic Science
Office: CSB E118
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7692
Email: shannonaccettone@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Honours Comprehensive Chemistry, Ontario Tech (UOIT)
Ph.D Analytical and Physical Chemistry, University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. Intermediate/Senior Chemistry and Biology, Ontario Tech (UOIT)
Research Interests
Our work is focused on curriculum design and development in general and analytical chemistry as well as the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) relating to chemistry education. Specific areas of interest include:
- Mastery and specifications-based grading methods
- Collaborative learning approaches
- Teaching and learning in analytical chemistry
- Student perceptions in chemistry education
- Student affect and sense of belonging in chemistry education
Michael Burt
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E108
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7013
Email: michaelburt@trentu.ca
Website: https://burt.web.ox.ac.uk
Education
B.Sc. Honours Chemistry, Minor Mathematics, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Ph.D. Chemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Research Interests
Our experiments apply ion imaging mass spectrometry and ultrafast spectroscopy to study molecular structures and reaction dynamics. This research is cross-disciplinary and combines aspects of physical chemistry, computational chemistry, and molecular physics.
Our particular aims include:
- Structural isomer determination of few-atom systems
- Creating molecular movies of photochemical dynamics
- Reaction potential energy surface mapping
- Stigmatic imaging mass spectrometry
- Inner-shell spectroscopy using X-ray free electron lasers
- Mass spectrometry and photonic sensing technology development
Huy Dang
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of the Environment
Office: CSB F114
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 6364
Email: huydang@trentu.ca
Website: Dr. Dang's lab
Education
B.Sc. University of Toulon (France)
M.Sc. University of Toulon (France)
Ph.D. University of Toulon (France)
Research Interests
- Environmental biogeochemistry and analytical chemistry
- Fate and transport of nutrients, metals, and metalloids
- Development of analytical tools for emerging contaminants
- Applications of isotope composition to paleoenvironmental studies and forensic geochemistry
Jenifer Hendel
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry 
Office: CSB F111
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7861
Email: jeniferhendel@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Honours Chemistry, Minor Psychology, University of Waterloo
M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Guelph
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Guelph
Research Interests
Our interests lie in the field of glyoscience. Our research combines methods and techniques from synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and bioorganic chemistry to produce new molecules for studying the biological function of carbohydrates with the goal of discovering new therapeutics or diagnostics.
We aim to:
- Synthesize glycomimetics (molecules that mimic natural carbohydrates) and fragments of N-glycans for use as inhibitors of functional glycan-binding proteins
- Develop reproducible methods to obtain biomedically relevant carbohydrates and their conjugates. This will be done by using N-glycans isolated from natural sources as the starting materials for traditional synthetic or enzymatic conversions
- Use analytic glycomics to identify natural sources abundant in biomedically relevant N-gylcans
Holger Hintelmann
Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of the Environment
Vice-President Office of Research & Innovation
Office: CSB F113
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7659
Email: hhintelmann@trentu.ca
Website: Dr. Hintelmann's lab
Education
B.Sc. University of Hamburg (1989)
Ph.D. University of Hamburg (1993)
Research Interests
Our general interest aims at a better understanding of the factors that control the (bio)availability of metals to develop descriptive models predicting their fate in the environment. More details of current research are described on Dr. Hintelmann's Home Page.
Eric Keske
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E114
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7536
Email: erickeske@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Chemistry, University of Western Ontario
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Queen's University
Research Interests
- Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, and Reaction Mechanism Elucidation
- Development of Efficient Synthetic Methods for Conjugated Organic Materials
- Ligand Design for Asymmetric Catalysis
- Development of Synthetic Methods for Organosulfur Compounds
Jun-Ray Macairan
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E116
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 6701
Email: junraymacairan@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Biochemistry, Concordia University (Montreal)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Concordia University (Montreal)
Research Interests
My research focuses on developing sustainable nanomaterials, such as carbon dots and cellulose nanofibers, to detect and remediate emerging pollutants like microplastics, organic contaminants, and heavy metals.
By integrating green chemistry principles with advanced analytical tools, my work aims to
- uncover pollutant interaction
- design eco-friendly detection and removal technologies
- assess their long-term environmental impacts
This research contributes to innovative, scalable solutions for cleaner ecosystems and a healthier future.
Suresh Narine
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics
Director of Trent Biomaterials Research Program
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 6105
Email: sureshnarine@trentu.ca
Website: Dr. Narine's lab
Education
B.Sc. Chemical Physics, Trent University
M.Sc. Chemical Physics, AMINSS, Trent University
Ph.D. Food Science/Materials Physics, University of Guelph
Research Interests
Research in the Trent Biomaterials Research Program is focused on the utilization of vegetable oils (soybean, canola, flax, corn, jatropha, palm, etc.) for the synthesis of functional polymers (for use as intelligent coatings, biomedical delivery systems and other specialized polymers), lubricants, greases and waxes, nano-matrices for the delivery of bioactive compounds and fertilizers, and crystallized networks of lipids for use as healthy food materials.
Steven Rafferty
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB D105.1
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7309
Email: srafferty@trentu.ca
Website: Dr. Rafferty's Lab
Education
B.Sc. Honours Biology and Chemistry, Waterloo (1986)
Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of British Columbia (1992)
Research Interests
Bioinorganic chemistry, especially heme proteins of the parasitic protist Giardia intestinalis
Ali Shafiee
Assistant Professor (LTA), Department of Chemistry
Office: ESB A128
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7408
Email: alishafiee@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, IA University, Iran
M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, IA University, Iran
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, Damghan University, Iran / Cape Breton University
Post Doc, Material/Organic Chemistry, Cape Breton University
Research Interests
My research interests focus on Materials Chemistry, particularly on improved synthesis methods to gain better control over surface characteristics and their contribution to enhance their activity towards targeted applications.
Main objectives:
- Developing novel synthesis approaches using surface functionalization and exploring thermal and chemical activation, pyrolysis, etc., to better engineer surfaces.
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the role of nanomaterials' surfaces in catalytic reactions, such as photocatalysis, transesterification, nanozymes, etc., by combining characterization methods and study mechanisms using different analytical techniques.
- Engineering hybrid nanomaterials with exceptional surface/lattice properties for tailored applications, including sustainable technologies.
Kate Stewart
Assistant Professor (LTA), Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E106
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7319
Email: kstewartabernethy@trentu.ca
Education
B.Sc. Chemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University
M.A.Sc. Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Research Interests
- Tailoring polymeric materials for target applications including gas and aqueous sensors.
- Understanding the mechanisms by which sensing materials and analytes interact.
Andrew Vreugdenhil
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E111
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7467
Email: avreugdenhil@trentu.ca
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7371
Research Lab: CSB E113
Website: Dr. Vreugdenhil's lab
Education
B.Sc. Honours Queen's University (1992)
Ph.D. McGill University (1996)
Research Interests
In the Inorganic Materials Research Laboratory, we carry out materials research with a green tinge. We use a combination of synthetic spectroscopic and analytical chemistry to develop novel materials. Most of our work involves carbon but we happily consider the whole periodic table our playground. Some examples of our work include our focus on developing high surface area carbon materials that are tailored for environmental remediation applications and our work optimizing synthetic graphite for generating sustainable energy storage materials.
Mark Parnis
Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry
Email: mparnis@trentu.ca
Research Lab: CSB E115
Education
B.Sc. Chemistry, University of Toronto (1980)
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, University of Toronto (1987)
Research Interests
The research in our group is focused on the estimation and application of partition coefficients in environmental fate modelling. Computations of chemical properties in conjunction with the application of COSMO-RS solvation theory provides bulk phase physico-chemical properties needed for multi-media environmental modelling. The group emphasizes current and developing new methods for estimating, evaluating and applying partitioning in the determination of chemical fates in complex media such as soils, plastics, and polymeric media.
Igor Svishchev
Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry
Office: CSB E117
Phone: (705) 748-1011 ext 7063
Email: isvishchev@trentu.ca
Research Lab:
Website: Super-Critical Water Research Laboratory
Education
B.Sc., M.Sc. Moscow State University (1984)
Ph.D. USSR Academy of Sciences (1988)
Research Interests
- Physics and Chemistry of Water. Advanced Oxidation Processes.
- GEN IV Supercritical Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactor Chemistry.
- Parallel Computing. Molecular Dynamics Simulations.