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Anna Ignaszak is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), based in Toole Hall, Fredericton. Her research focuses on electrochemistry and functional materials, emphasizing electrocatalysis, energy storage (e.g., capacitors and batteries), and biosensors for disease detection. She leads the Ignaszak Research Group, which bridges fundamental electrochemical science with applied solutions for healthcare and sustainable energy.
Education: PhD in Chemistry. Research interests include morphology-controlled nanocatalysts, redox activity optimization, and electrode engineering. Her work spans diverse applications, such as anti-freezing hydrogel electrolytes for batteries, aptamer-based cancer diagnostics, and rapid pathogen detection systems.
Key achievements include a 2022 recognition as Featured Researcher by the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute for her work on electrochemical cancer biomarker detection. Her group has published extensively on topics like electrode regeneration, flexible energy storage materials, and biosensor development for Lyme disease and SARS-CoV-2.
Advising includes students such as Nigel (PhD, bipolar electrochemistry), Sina (electrode regeneration), and Aloyna (cancer biomarker sensing). The group collaborates internationally, such as with Prof. Bilek at the University of Sydney. Current projects explore sensor innovation, sustainable energy materials, and biomedical applications.
Labs/Teams: The Ignaszak Research Group operates within UNB’s Department of Chemistry, focusing on interdisciplinary electrochemical research. Projects often involve material synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and device prototyping for real-world applications.
