“Collaboration has always been at the heart of my work, and I’m eager to contribute my experience while also learning from the diverse expertise here,” said Professor Cynthia Goh of the Department of Chemistry.
Goh was responding to a recent announcement at the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) of her one-year appointment to fulfill the advisory position of Scholar-Entrepreneur in Residence.
The official NSERC announcement lauded Professor Goh as an entrepreneur and innovator whose work bridges scientific discovery and real-world applications.
"Her fundamental research on molecular interactions led to inventions including the technique of diffraction-based biosensing, and a platform approach for making nanoparticles in an inexpensive way, which were commercialized by companies she co-founded with her students." reads the announcement.
"She also co-founded Pueblo Science, a non-profit advancing science literacy for under-resourced communities worldwide, and other companies which targeted applications ranging from immunoassay tools, scientist-to-scientist e-commerce, and environmental coatings."
Recent projects by the Goh Group include the Bactitrack Project, which sent sent the prototype of a new diagnostic device for testing to a hospital in the Philippines, as well as work by Reece Lawrence and Mark Croxall to investigate whether nanotech can improve the yield of solar panels by giving it anti-reflective and self-cleaning properties.
“Our Scholars in Residence provide fresh perspectives with an outside lens, invaluable to strengthening NSERC’s contributions to Canada," said NSERC President, Professor Alejandro Adem, FRSC. "I am excited to welcome Professor Goh to this formidable group and look forward to her insights on bringing science to real-world applications.”
To read the full announcement, visit the NSERC site. More information about Prof. Goh's team and her research can be found at the Goh Lab.