Awards & Accolades: February 2022
News Staff - 28 February 2022
Alumni Accomplishments
Congratulations to Taleana Huff, graduate of the Department of Physics, on being awarded the 2021 CMC Microsystem’s Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence! The award recognizes Huff’s groundbreaking research that lays the foundation for computers and mobile phones that use 100 times less energy. Atomic-scale circuitry constructed atom-by-atom has been pursued by researchers for years to enable electronics that are faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient. Huff’s research has helped overcome lithographic patterning errors that are a significant roadblock to this technology — leading to the first production of error-free atomic circuity using quantum dots.
Taleana Huff, MSc and PhD graduate of the Department of Physics and recipient of the 2021 CMC Microsystem’s Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence.
Faculty & Staff Excellence
Congratulations to Mark Boyce, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, on the renewal of his appointment as the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) Chair in Fisheries and Wildlife for a seven-year term to June 30, 2029! This endowed chair is maintained as part of the ACA’s commitment to science, research, and education. The chairholder is tasked to organize and conduct research programs in fisheries and wildlife biology, and Boyce’s work helps support the ACA’s goals for long-term sustainable fisheries and wildlife resources.
Congratulations to Vladimir Michaelis, professor in the Department of Chemistry, on receiving the 2022 Fred Beamish Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada Analytical Chemistry Division! This prestigious award is presented to an individual who demonstrates innovation in research in the field of analytical chemistry, whose research “is anticipated to have significant potential for practical applications.”Michaelis’ research aims to develop robust analytical techniques in solid-state NMR and DNP NMR spectroscopy to explore atomic-level structure and dynamics, where he seeks to discover next-generation energy and health materials.
Congratulations to Rylan Lundgren, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, on being recognized with the 2022 Keith Fagnou Award, presented by the Chemical Institute of Canada Organic Chemistry Division. This award is presented to a scientist that has made a distinguished contribution to organic chemistry while working in Canada. The award recognizes Lundgren’s research focus on advancing the development and understanding of chemical reactions promoted by homogenous catalysts.
The Psychology Shop plays an important research facilitation role in the Department of Psychology, equipped with a paint room, machine shop, electronics area and woodworking room. The shop custom-builds equipment to meet the unique needs of psychology researchers, and two of the staff that make this facility possible are celebrating years of service recognition. Congratulations to Faculty Service Officer Tom Johnson on 40 years of service, and to Electronics Technician Isaac Lank on 25 years of service!