Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Nanoscience Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in nanoscience in canada
162 professors found
Ultrashort Laser Nanomanufacturing Research Facility Department of Mechanical and Industrial Enginee
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Nanoscience
Nanophotonics
Cancer Biology
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair II
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Physics
Biomaterial
Nanostructured Materials
Hydrogel
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Nanomedicine
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Lipidomic
Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Nanoscience
Nanomedicine
Associate professor
University of Victoria
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Cancer Therapy
Cancer Biology
Professor
Université de Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Toxicology
Spectrometry
Nanoscience
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Cellulose Chemistry
Nanoscience
Colloid Science
Faculty of Pharmacy University of Montreal Montréal Québec H3T 1J4 Canada
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Colloid Science
Nanoscience
Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Self-assembly
Dna Nanotechnology
153 more professors to explore
Sign up free to see them all, and ask ApplyKite Twin which ones fit you best.
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
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Bacteria
Associate Professor
Simon Fraser University
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Protein Metabolism
Protein Chemistry
Mass Spectrometry
Opportunities these professors hire for
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
.
5 days ago
Top university
The Finbloom Lab in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a CIHR-funded project on the development and delivery of bacterial therapeutics. The research combines bacterial synthetic biology, genome engineering, strain development, biomaterial engineering, nanotechnology, drug delivery, microbiology, and molecular biology. The postdoctoral researcher will engineer therapeutic bacter...
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
+15 more
5 days ago
Explore other paths
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which professor is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every professor by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Tools for this step
Email to a professorAn email built on the professor's own papers.Research proposal generatorFrom an idea to a proposal that cites real papers.Supervisor finderProfessors, universities and openings that fit your research.See every toolFind PhD supervisors who research nanoscience
Describe your research and see the professors who publish on it, free.
Quick
Questions
Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.