Chadron Mark Friesen

Chadron Mark Friesen is a Full Professor of Chemistry at Trinity Western University (TWU) in British Columbia, Canada. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Alabama (2000), with a focus on fluorine chemistry. His research spans fluorinated polymers, pharmaceutical fluorination, and analytical chemistry. He has held academic roles including Assistant Professor (2000), Associate Professor (2005), and Full Professor (2010).

Education:

• BS and BSE in Chemistry, John Brown University (1995)
• PhD in Chemistry, University of Alabama (2000)

Research Interests:

• Fluorinated polymers for aerospace and industrial applications
• Fluorination of pharmaceuticals
• Perfluoropolyalkylether (PFPAE) synthesis and characterization
• Small molecule fluorination using novel methods

Key Awards:

• Trinity Western's Davis Distinguished Teaching Award (2020)
• Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship (2020)
• Chaire Total Fondation Balard (2014)

Grants & Funding:

• NSERC grant ($100k) for perfluoroalkoxide research (2015–2020)
• Horizon 2020 RISE grant ($153k) for fluoropolymer photopolymerization (2016–2019)
• Canada Foundation for Innovation grant ($449k) for analytical labs (2012–2013)

Labs & Collaborations:

• Developed advanced analytical labs at TWU
• Collaborations with institutions like Solvay, DuPont, and international universities
• Visiting scientist roles at DuPont and École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier

His work bridges fundamental fluorine chemistry with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable polymer design and drug development.