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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Catalysis Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in catalysis in canada
240 professors found
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Mechanistic Chemistry
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Teaching Assistant
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Materials Science
Gasification
Professor
University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Catalysis
Mechanistic Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry
Associate Professor
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Biorefinery
Assistant Professor
University of Victoria
Canada
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Catalysis
Organometallic Chemistry
Cross-coupling Reactions
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Physical Chemistry
Catalysis
Combustion Science
High-temperature Oxidation
Associate Professor
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Catalysis
Biomass Valorization
Mechanistic Chemistry
Assistant Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Catalysis
Organic Reactions
Stereochemistry
University of Regina
Canada
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Hydrogen Storage
Catalysis
Sustainable Chemistry
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Popular positions
Yi Ouyang
Ghent University
Belgium
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4 days ago
Ghent University in Belgium is recruiting a motivated PhD student for a fully funded research position in multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The position is supported by Associate Professor Yi Ouyang's ERC Starting Grant e-CAPTURE. The project focuses on multiphase CFD for electrified vortex reactors, combining fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, and Joule heating. The research is closely connected to chemical engineering, process intensification, reactor engi...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Heat Transfer
+6 more
4 days ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
Hydrogen Technology
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Mount Saint Vincent University
Canada
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Quantum Electronics
Mitochondrial Biology
Metabolic Biology
Has grant
Professor
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Chemical Engineering
Opportunities these professors hire for
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
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1 week ago
Top university
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Aviation Fuels at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada). The Upham group in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to develop a tandem catalytic process that converts syngas into oxymethylene ethers (OMEs) for sustainable aviation fuels. The project is experimentally focused and combines heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, flow reactors, gas chromato...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+2 more
1 week ago
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