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Curriculum VitaeAlaa S. Abd-El-Aziz, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., FCICOffice of the PresidentUniversity of Prince Edward Island550 University Avenue, CharlottetownPrince Edward Island, Canada C1A 19851977-1981NSERC PostdoctoralPh.D.M.Sc.B.Sc.University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaUniversity of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, CanadaAin Shams University, Cairo, EgyptAin Shams University, Cairo, EgyptADMINISTRATIVE 95President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Prince Edward IslandProvost, The University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)Associate Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Academic & Research,The University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)Vice-President, Research, International and External Affairs, The University of WinnipegActing Vice-President Academic, The University of WinnipegAssociate Vice-President Academic, Research and Graduate Studies, The University of WinnipegDean of Science, The University of WinnipegChair, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegActing Chair, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegCo-op Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegACADEMIC 05-20091991-2008Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Prince Edward IslandAdjunct Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia OkanaganProfessor, Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia OkanaganAdjunct Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegAdjunct Professor, Département de chimie, Université de SherbrookeAdjunct Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of ManitobaCV Dr. Alaa S. Abd-El-Aziz, January 2018, Page 1 of 54
1985Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegAssociate Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegAssistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of WinnipegLecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of TorontoTeaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of SaskatchewanInstructor, Department of Chemistry, Ain Shams UniversityBOARDS AND EXTERNAL 022001-20021999-2002Chair, Association of Atlantic UniversitiesMember, Standing Committee on International Relations, Universities CanadaBoard of Directors, One Governance Foundation, Town of StratfordBoard of Directors, Synapse Applied Research and Industry Services (Synapse)Member, UPEI Board of Governors Governance and Appeals CommitteeChair, Finance Committee, Atlantic University SportMember, Post-Secondary Education Task Force Steering CommitteeMember, Provincial Task Force on Post-Secondary EducationBoard of Directors, Confederation Centre of the ArtsBoard of Governors, University of Prince Edward IslandExecutive Member, Atlantic Association of UniversitiesMember, Standing Committee on International Relations, Universities CanadaBoard of Governors, Holland CollegeOrder of PEI Advisory CouncilBoard of Directors, PEI BioAllianceBoard of Governors, Innovation PEIMember, UPEI Board of Governors Finance and Audit CommitteeMember, UPEI Board of Governors Human Resources CommitteeMember, UPEI Board of Governors Property and Assets CommitteeMember, UPEI Board of Governors Development, Fundraising and External Relations CommitteeVice-Chair, Association of Atlantic UniversitiesBoard of Directors, Three Oaks Innovations, Inc.Board of Directors, Composite Research NetworkBoard of Directors, WestLink Innovation Network Ltd.Pacific Advisory Committee, Natural Science and Engineering Research CouncilPrairie Advisory Committee, Natural Science and Engineering Research CouncilBoard of Regents, The University of WinnipegMember, Masters of Marriage and Family Institute, Aurora Family Therapy Centre BoardMember, The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents Negotiating TeamBoard of Directors, Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and AbuseChair, Executive Steering Committee, Winnipeg Inner-City Research AlliancesMember, Premier’s Economic Advisory Council, Task Force on ResearchBoard of Directors, WestLink Innovation Network Ltd.Member, WestLink Membership and Governance CommitteeTreasurer, Inorganic Division, Canadian Society for Chemistry2
1993Director of Chemical Education and Student Affairs, Canadian Society for ChemistryBoard of Directors, Canadian Society for ChemistryBoard of Regents, The University of WinnipegPast Chair, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba SectionChair, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba SectionProgram Chair, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba SectionSCHOLARLY, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 082008Co-organizer, “Metallo-Supermolecules & Metal-Containing Polymers”, 43rd InternationalConference on Coordination Chemistry, Sendai, JapanConference Chair, 3nd International Congress on Advanced Materials, Bangkok, ThailandPanel Member, 21inc Ideas Festival Panel, “The Next 100 Years for Atlantic Canada”Panel Member, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Federal Council Meeting, Academic PanelDiscussion “Utilizing collaboration, partnerships and innovation to develop new opportunities forgrowing a strong regional economy”Panel Member, The future of research in Canada, 44th Annual Canadian Association of ResearchAdministrators’ National conference, TorontoPanel Member, Association of Atlanic Universities, Atlantic Leaders Summit, Halifax, Nova ScotiaChair, “Electron Transfer and Electrochemistry of Inorganic and Organometallic Materials”, TheInternational Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem), HawaiiMember of the Canadian Delegation to Canada-Algeria Colloqulum on Higher Education andScientific Research organized by CBIE, Tlemcen, AlgeriaConference Chair, 2nd International Congress on Advanced Materials, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, ChinaConference Chair, Global Climate Change, Biodiversity And Sustainability: Challenges AndOpportunities, Alexandria, EgyptPanel member, IPAC-PEI Outlook 2013: What is the new normal? The Institute of PublicAdminstration of Canada-Prince-Edward Island (IPAC-PEI)Professional Program for Presidents of Canadian Universities, (King City) Toronto, OntarioInvited Speaker, Atlantic University President Panel, The Canadian University Boards Association(CUBA) conference, St. John's, NewfoundlandProfessional Program for Presidents of Canadian Universities, Cambridge, OntarioConference Chair, 1st International Congress on Advanced Materials, Jinan, Shandong, ChinaCo-organizer and Chair, “Electron Transfer and Electrochemistry of Transition Metal ContainingInorganic and Organometallic Materials”, The International Chemical Congress of Pacific BasinSocieties, (Pacifichem), HawaiiCo-Chair, Accreditation: Foundation and Modules, Taibah University, Saudi ArabiaNational Vice-Presidents' Academic Council, Annual Conference, St. John's, NewfoundlandWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaInvited Speaker, the Conference Board of Canada HR Summit 2009: Building OrganizationalResilience and Sustainability, Plenary Session 2: The Future of the Workplace. Toronto, OntarioWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaCo-Organizer, Western Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaReviewer, the Office of Research Services, University of LethbridgeWorkLife BC Forum, “Gaining the Edge with Workplace Flexibility”3
220022002200220022002200220022002Chair, 90th Conference of The Canadian Society for Chemistry, Winnipeg, ManitobaWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaResearch Integrity Workshop, “Towards a Canadian Approach”, Ottawa, OntarioCo-organizer, “Electroactive and Photoresponsive Metal-Containing Polymers”,232nd ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CaliforniaWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaCo-organizer, “Transition Metal-Containing Polymers and Dendrimers”, The InternationalChemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, (Pacifichem), HawaiiCo-organizer, “International Symposium on Advances in Organometallic Polymers”,230th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DCOrganizer, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Division, 88th Conference of The CanadianSociety for Chemistry, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanCo-organizer, “Metal-Containing Polymers and Macrocycles Symposium”,88th Conference of The Canadian Society for Chemistry, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanCanadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) meeting, Faculty BargainingWorkshop, Toronto, OntarioInvited Speaker, Education Forum for Asia, Beijing, ChinaManitoba and Saskatchewan Vice-Presidents (Academic)Western Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaCo-organizer, “Organometallic and Coordination Clusters and Polymers: Syntheses and ApplicationsSymposium”, 87th Conference of The Canadian Society for Chemistry, London, OntarioWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaCo-organizer, “Metal-Containing Macromolecules Sessions”, 39th IUPAC Congress and 86th Conferenceof The Canadian Society for Chemistry, Ottawa, OntarioAssociation of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) Workshop, “Representation of Women inthe Canada Research Chairs Program”, Ottawa, OntarioNSERC Regional Meeting, Toronto, OntarioAUCC Workshop, “Vice-Presidents, Research”, Ottawa, OntarioWestern Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British ColumbiaNSERC, Reps’ General Meeting, Ottawa, OntarioResearch Network Planning Meeting, Calgary, AlbertaMember, Premier’s Economic Advisory Council, Winnipeg, ManitobaOrganizer and Chair, “Organoiron Polymers Sessions”, 223rd American Chemical Society Meeting,Orlando, FloridaConsultant, (to) the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies Appraisal Committee for OttawaCarleton Chemistry InstituteMember, Selection Committee for The Chemical Institute of Canada “Bayer Inc. Award for HighSchool Chemistry Teachers”Member, Selection Committee for The Chemical Institute of Canada “Union Carbide Award forChemical Education”Member, Selection Committee for The Canadian Society for Chemistry “Alfred Bader Scholarship”Winnipeg Regional Innovation Summit, Winnipeg, ManitobaNSERC, Highly Qualified People (HQP) Workshop, Calgary, AlbertaCAURA Conference, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanNational Association of University Board Chairs and Secretaries (NAUBSC), Quebec City, Quebec4
resentNSERC, Reps’ Orientation Session, Ottawa, OntarioWestern Vice-Presidents, Research Annual Meetings, Victoria, British ColumbiaInnovation Commercialization of University Research (ICUR), “Best Practices for ICUR”,Edmonton, AlbertaMember, The Canadian Society for Chemistry Accreditation Review Committee, Department ofChemistry, Lakehead UniversityJudge, 14th Annual Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, Student PosterCompetition, Winnipeg, ManitobaJudge, 82nd Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Student Poster and OralCompetitions, Toronto, OntarioJudge, 13th Annual Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, Student Poster andOral Competitions, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanOrganiser and Chair, “Inorganic Session”, 215th American Chemical Society Meeting,Dallas, TexasJudge, 81st Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Student PosterCompetition, Whistler, British ColumbiaJudge, 12th Annual Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, Student Poster andOral Competitions, Calgary, AlbertaJudge, 80th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Student PosterCompetition, Windsor, OntarioJudge, 11th Annual Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, Student Poster andOral Competitions, Winnipeg, ManitobaOrganiser, “Applications of Photochemistry in Industry and Research Symposium”, incollaboration with Prof. K.J. Friesen, Winnipeg, ManitobaStudent Liaison, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba SectionChair, “Inorganic Session”, 208th American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, D.C.Organiser, “Odd-Electron Compounds Symposium”, 77th Canadian Society for ChemistryConference and Exhibition, Winnipeg, ManitobaMember, American Chemical SocietyOrganiser and Chair, “Inorganic Session”, 206th American Chemical Society Meeting,Chicago, IllinoisProgram Chair, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba SectionMember, The Chemical Institute of CanadaAWARDS AND HONOURS2017201720162015201320122011Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs awardProfessor Extraordinarius, University of South AfricaPresident’s Award for Distinguished Leadership in International Education, Canadian Bureau forInternational Education (CBIE)Engineers PEI Friend of the Profession Award for significant contribution to the practice ofEngineering in PEIDistinguished Scientist and Professor in Chemistry, Alexandria University, EgyptHonorary Visiting Professorship in Science, Jiangsu University, ChinaHonorary Guest Professor, Jinan University, Shandong, China5
99019881985-198819811978-1981Distinguished Faculty Travel Award, The University of WinnipegDistinguished Faculty Travel Award, The University of WinnipegMerit Award, The University of WinnipegManitoba Outstanding Chemist Award, The Chemical Institute of Canada, Manitoba Local SectionMerit Award, The University of WinnipegFellow of The Chemical Institute of CanadaMerit Award, The University of WinnipegMerit Award, The University of WinnipegThe Erica & Arnold Rogers Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship,The University of WinnipegCSC/IUPAC International Travel AwardMerit Award, The University of WinnipegAward of Merit for service as Coordinator of National Chemistry Week for the Manitoba LocalSection, The Chemical Institute of CanadaMerit Award, The University of WinnipegThe Clifford J. Robson Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching,The University of WinnipegIchikizaki Travel Award for Young Chemists, The Chemical Institute of CanadaMerit Award, The University of WinnipegNSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Chemistry, University of TorontoTaube Medal for Most Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of Chemistry, University ofSaskatchewan (Presented by Nobel Laureate Professor Henry Taube)Graduate Scholarships, University of Saskatchewan (awarded by annual competition)Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Ain Shams Student UnionUndergraduate Scholarships, Ain Shams University (awarded by annual competition)ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIESUniversity Co-Chair, UPEI Mathematical and Computational Sciences Advisory Council, 2016-presentChair, UPEI Athletics Advisory Committee, 2014-presntMember, UPEI Mental Wellness Committee, 2014-presentCo-Chair, UPEI External Community Advisory Committee, 2013-presentChair, Senate, University of Prince Edward Island, 2011-presentChair, Senior Management Group, University of Prince Edward Island, 2011-presentChair, Senior Executive Committee, University of Prince Edward Island, 2011-presentCo-Chair, UPEI Engineering Advisory Council, 2015-2016Chair, Reflections and Future Directions Steering Committee, University of Prince Edward Island, 2011-2012Chair, Academic Council, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2006-2011(Members: Associate Vice-President Learning Services, Deans, Associate Deans, Directors of Programs, Advisor,Human Resources, Director, Student Recruitment and Advising)6
Chair, Deans’ Council, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007-2011(Members: Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Dean of the Facultyof Education, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Dean of theFaculty of Applied Science, Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Regional Associate Dean, Interior, Faculty ofMedicine & Associate Vice-Provost, Medical Sciences (Okanagan)) Member, Senior Executive Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2006- 2011Member, Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Executive Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 20062011Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Strategic Academic Strategy Working Group, The University of British Columbia, 2009-2011Co-Chair, Academic Space Committee, 2009-2011Chair, Award for Excellence in Research and/or Creative Scholarly Activity Committee, The University of BritishColumbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Provost’s Award for Public Education through Media Committee, The University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Education Selection Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan,2009-2011Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Management Selection Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan,2009-2011Chair, Director of Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Selection Committee, The University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Director Okanagan Sustainability Institute Selection Committee, The University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development Selection Committee, The University of BritishColumbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Chair, Dean of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences Selection Committee, The University of BritishColumbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Co-Chair, Senior Associate Dean of the Faculty of Management Selection Committee, The University of BritishColumbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Co-Chair, SEM Steering Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2009-2011Member, Council of Senates, The University of British Columbia, 2009-PresentMember, Okanagan Senate Academic Policy Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 20092011Member, Strategic Enrolment Planning (SEM) Council, The University of British Columbia, 2009-2011Chair, Okanagan Sustainability Working Group, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2008-2011Co-Chair, Okanagan Focus on People Working Group, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2008-2011Member, President’s Steering Committee on Focus on People, The University of British Columbia, 2008-2011Member, President’s Advisory Council on Sustainability, The University of British Columbia, 2008-2011Chair, Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation Committee, The University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, 2007-2011Member, Senate Curriculum Standing Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007-2011Member, Senate Learning and Research Standing Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan,2007-2011Member, Senate Policy and Procedures Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan2007-20117
Chair, Teaching Effectiveness Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007-2011Senate Member, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007-2011Member, Selection Committee, Dean of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, 2008Member, Selection Committee, Regional Dean, Interior, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia,2008Chair, Strategic Research Planning Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007-2008Member, Dean of Management Selection Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007Member, Graduate Studies Council, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007Member, Human Rights and Equity Committee, The University of British Columbia Okanagan, 2007Chair, Selection Committee, Associate Vice-President Academic, Student Services, The University of Winnipeg,2006Chair, Selection Committee, Dean of Continuing Education, The University of Winnipeg, 2006Chair, Selection Committee, Dean of Education, The University of Winnipeg, 2006Member, Selection Committee, Director of Enrolment Service, The University of Winnipeg, 2006Chief Negotiator, The University of Winnipeg and the Faculty Association Collegiate Contract Negotiation, 2006Member, The University of Winnipeg and the Faculty Association Collegiate (Contract Faculty), 2006Chair, Academic Council, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Chair, Academic Planning Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Chair, Institutional Analysis, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Member, Selection Committee, Vice-President, Academic, The University of Winnipeg 2005-2006Member, Senate Executive Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Member, Senior Executive, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Member, Senior Management Council, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Member, UW Legal Counsel, The University of Winnipeg, 2005-2006Chair, Global College and Dialogue Centre, The University of Winnipeg, 2004-2006Member, Honorary Degrees Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1999-2001; 2004-2006Member, Administrative Council, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2006(Members: President, Vice-Presidents, Director of Communications, Director of Human Resources)Chair, Canada Research Chairs’ Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2006Chair, Graduate Studies Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2006Member, Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2006Member, Senate Animal Care Committee (SACC), The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2006Member, Senate Committee on Ethics in Human Research & Scholarship (SCEHRS), The University ofWinnipeg, 2001-2006Member, Senate, The University of Winnipeg, 1995-1996; 1998-2006Member, RESOLVE (Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse) 2001-2005Member, Academic Council, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2005(Members: President, Vice-Presidents, Deans, Director of Technical Support Solutions, University Librarian)Member, Dean of Social Science Review Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2005Member, Dean of Theology Review Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2005Member, Student Information Systems, The University of Winnipeg, 2005Member, UWin Edge Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2002-2005Member, Information Technology Steering Committee (ITSC), The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2005Member, Joint Senate Committee (JSC), The University of Winnipeg, 1991-1993; 2001-2005Member, Masters of Marriage and Family Institute (MMFT), The University of Winnipeg, 2001-20058
Member, SPACE Coordinating Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2005Member, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) Advisory Committee, The Universityof Winnipeg, 2000-2005Member, Research Committee and Travel Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1992-1996; 2000-2005Member, Workplace Safety and Health Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2005Executive Director, TSC Review Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2004Member, University Librarian Review Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2004Member, eCommons Advisory Board, The University of Winnipeg, 2003-2004Member, My UWinnipeg Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2003-2004Chair, Canada Research Chairs’ Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2004Member, Council of the Faculty of Theology, The University of Winnipeg, 2001-2004Member, CR/Learning Commons Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2003Member, Northern Studies Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2003Member, SIS Checkpoint Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2003Member, The University of Winnipeg and the Faculty Association Contract Negotiation, 2002-2003Member, Winnipeg Inner-City Research Alliances, Executive Steering Committee, 2001-2003Chair, The University of Winnipeg Third Term Committee, 2001-2002Chair, Academic Technical Support Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Chair, Academic Standards Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Member, Campus Development Steering Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Member, Institutional Analysis Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Member, Senate Executive Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Chair, Student Information System Task Force, The University of Winnipeg, 2000-2001Member, Board of Regents, Executive Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1999-2000Member, President’s Advisory Committee on Academic Restructuring, The University of Winnipeg,1999-2000Member, The University Tenure and Promotions Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1999-2000Member, Board of Regents, Finance Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1998-2000Member, Review Committee, Associate Vice President (Research and Graduate Studies), The University ofWinnipeg, 1998-1999Member, Selection Committee, President of The University of Winnipeg 1998-1999Member, Selection Committee, Associate Vice President (Research and Graduate Studies), The University ofWinnipeg, 1993-1994Member, United Way Collection Committee, The University of Winnipeg, 1991-1992Faculty (The University of Winnipeg) Member, Biochemistry Program Committee, 1999-2000Chair, Faculty Council of Arts and Sciences (FCAS) Nominating Committee, 1993-1994Chair, FCAS Visiting Lecturer Committee, 1992-1993Member, Environmental Studies Steering Committee, 1999-2000Member, Faculty Advising Committee, 1999-2000Member, FCAS Award Committee, 1992-1993Member, FCAS Executive Committee, 1991-1992Member, FCAS Faculty Appeals Committee, 1992-1993;1996-19989
Member, FCAS Nominating Committee, 1992-1996Member, FCAS Personnel Committee, 1991-1992Member, FCAS Teaching and Development, 1996-2000Member, FCAS Visiting Lecturer Committee, 1991-1992Member, Selection Committee, Chair of Administrative Studies and Business Computing, 1997-1998Member, Selection Committee, Chair of the Department of Classics, 1998-1999Member, Selection Committee, Chair of the Department of Economics, 1998-1999Member, Selection Committee, Chair of History Department, 1997-1998Member, Review Committee, Coordinator of the Department of Physical Activity & Sports Studies, 1998-1999Department (The University of Winnipeg) Coordinator, Department Research and Travel, 1990-1992; 1997-1998Coordinator, Department Visiting Lecturer Committee, 1990-1992; 1994-1996Member, Department Awards Committee, 1991-1993; 1995-2000Member, Department Curriculum Committee, 1990-2000Member, Department NMR Committee, 1994-2000Member, Department Personnel Committee, 1991-1995; 1997-2000Member, Department Review Committee, 1991-1993; 1998-2000Member, Department Safety Committee, 1999-2000Member, Department Space and Facilities Committee, 1996-2000COURSES TAUGHTGraduateMMS 803MMS 882BUniversity of Prince Edward IslandDirected Studies in Molecular and Macromolecular SciencesPolymer ChemistryUndergraduate490464University of Prince Edward IslandHonours Research and ThesisPolymer ChemistryGraduate568HThe University of British Columbia OkanaganPolymer ChemistryUndergraduate422H449The University of British Columbia OkanaganPolymer ChemistrySeminar and ThesisGraduate2.7562.760The University of ManitobaOrganometallic ChemistryTopics in Inorganic Chemistry10
401/34701/6The University of WinnipegIntroductory ChemistryOrganic ChemistryInorganic Chemistry I: Main Group ElementsChemistry and SocietyInorganic Chemistry II: Coordination and Organometallic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryOrganometallic ChemistryResearch Projects in ChemistryUndergraduate135The University of TorontoGeneral Chemistry (1st year)CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS Development of new synthetic methodologies for organic and organometallic polymers and dendrimersSpectroscopic, electrochemical and biological activity studies of organometallic polymeric and dendrimericmaterialsInvestigation of structural variations on the thermal properties of polymers and dendrimersThe role of different metals in changing the reactivities of substituted benzenes toward nucleophilic aromaticsubstitution and addition reactionsPOSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES Dr. Amany Abdelghani, Research Associate, 2017-2018Dr. Edwige Otero, Visiting Scholar, 2010Dr. Amal Youssef, Visiting Professor, 2009Dr. Britta N. Boden, Postdoctoral Fellow, 2008-2009Ms. Cheng Yuan, Research Associate, 2005-2006Dr. Amal Youssef, Visiting Professor, 2005Dr. Tarek Afifi, Research Associate and Visiting Professor, 2000-2004Dr. Waleed Boraie, Visiting Professor, 2003Dr. Ahmed H. Bedair, Visiting Professor, 2003Dr. Ahmed El-Agrody, Visiting Professor, 2003Dr. Vallipuram Sarveswaran, Postdoctoral Fellow, 1999-2000Mr. Guozhang Ma, Research Associate, 1999-2000Dr. Amal Ahmed, Visiting Professor, 1997Dr. Salwa Sadek, Postdoctoral Fellow, 1996-199711
GRADUATE STUDENTS Wafa Alfaifi, M.Sc., 2015 (in progress)Bsmah Thabet, M.Sc., 2015 (in progress)Ebtehal El-Ghezlani, Ph.D., 2013 (in progress)Inan Kucukkaya, Ph.D., 2010 (in progress)Clayton Harding, M.Sc., 2015-2017Thesis Title: Hybrid Sol-Gel Poly(N-ethylaniline) Coatings with Increased Self-Healing PropertiesChristian Agatemor, Ph.D., 2013-2017Thesis Title: Exploration of the Antimicrobial and Magnetic Properties of ƞ6-Arene-ƞ5-cyclopentadienyl
2011-present Board of Governors, University of Prince Edward Island 2011-present Executive Member, Atlantic Association of Universities . , California 2006 Western Vice-Presidents, Academic and Research, Victoria, British Columbia 2005 Co-organizer, "Transition Metal-Containing Polymers and Dendrimers" .
