Dima Perepichka

Professor Dima Perepichka is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the synthesis of new electronic properties in organic materials and their application in optoelectronic devices. He holds the Sir William C. MacDonald Chair in Chemistry (2017–2024) and has received numerous accolades for his work.

• Education: B.Sc. (Donetsk State University, 1994), Ph.D. (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 1999)
• Postdoctoral Training: University of Durham (1999–2001), UCLA (2001–2002)

Research Themes: Materials Chemistry, Synthesis/Catalysis. His group develops organic materials for optoelectronics, combining molecule design with advanced characterization techniques like STM and nanoscale electrical measurements. Current teaching includes CHEM 552: Physical Organic Chemistry.

• Awards:
  • 2018 Peng Chen Scholar Award
  • 2017 Premio Venezia
  • 2008 NSERC Accelerator Grant

Lab: Otto Maass 341 | Group Website: Perepichka Group