Research Area(s)
- Development of new materials for specific applications and gaining architectural control over existing materials in order to control their properties for catalytic and sensor applications
- Examination of the catalytic properties of solution phase "quasi-homogeneous " nanoparticles
- Development of heterogeneous catalysts based on well-defined nanoparticles supported on oxide support
- Ionic liquid synthesis and use as a medium for nanoparticle stabilization and catalysis
- Fabrication and characterization of highly-sensitive solid-state nanoparticle and nanowire gas sensors
About Me
Preferred Pronouns: He/him
I completed my B.Sc. Honours at the University of Western Ontario where I worked in the groups of Peter Norton and Wankei Wan. I received my PhD from University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Geoffrey Ozin in 2002. Afterwards, I joined the laboratory of Prof. Richard Crooks at University of Texas A & M as postdoctorate fellow. In 2005 I joined the department of chemistry at the University of Sasktachewan as an Assistant Professor, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010 and full Professor in 2016.
I am married to Alexandra Bartole-Scott, and spend most of my free time relaxing with family. We have two children, Isabel (15) and Oliver (11). My interests include baseball and basketball, hiking, reading, and exploring the world.
Research Summary
Development of new materials for specific applications and gaining architectural control over existing materials in order to control their properties for catalytic applications.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in honest, collegial communication with all students, whether they be senior graduate students or first year undergraduate students. I am a strong believer that diversity enriches academia. I also believe that work/life balance is tremendously important in academia. My office door is always open - feel free to drop by anytime!