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Albert Stolow is a Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Ottawa and holds the Canada Research Chair in Molecular Photonics. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University and a Fellow of the Max-Planck-uOttawa Centre for Extreme and Quantum Photonics. His primary affiliations include the National Research Council Canada (NRC), where he leads the Molecular Photonics Group and maintains a collaborative research program, and the Joint Center for Extreme Photonics (JCEP). Stolow’s work bridges fundamental and applied science, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, chemistry, and biomedical engineering.
Stolow studied Chemistry and Physics at Queen’s University before completing his PhD in Chemical Physics at the University of Toronto under Nobel Laureate John C. Polanyi. He pursued postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley (1989–1992) with another Nobel Laureate, Yuan T. Lee. Since 1992, he has been at the NRC in Ottawa and assumed the Canada Research Chair in 2014. His research focuses on ultrafast laser technology to capture molecular dynamics, quantum control, and strong-field ionization techniques. He pioneered methods like stimulated Raman scattering microscopy and molecular frame quantum tomography, contributing to innovations in geophotonics, live-cell imaging, and responsive materials.
His research interests include femtochemistry, coherent non-linear optical microscopy (CARS), and X-ray-induced structural dynamics. His team develops ultrashort laser pulses (infrared to X-rays) and advanced imaging tools such as the PImMS camera for multi-mass ion imaging. Stolow has received major awards including the Earle K. Plyler Prize and Polanyi Award. He sits on editorial boards of international journals and advises institutions globally, reflecting his leadership in scientific communication. His grants and collaborations span laser-materials processing, photoactivated drugs, and mineralogical imaging technologies.
- Key Roles: Canada Research Chair (Molecular Photonics), NRC Molecular Photonics Group Lead, Adjunct Professor (Queen’s University).
- Awards: Earle K. Plyler Prize, Polanyi Award, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Laidler Award, Barringer Award.
Stolow’s labs and teams focus on ultrafast molecular imaging and quantum control. His work on label-free hyperspectral stimulated Raman microscopy enables real-time observation of live cells and mineral composition. Future directions include advancing femtosecond UV-VUV pump-probe spectroscopy and translating biophotonics techniques into clinical applications through microendoscopy.
