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Dr. Cornelia Bohne is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry under the Faculty of Science. She holds a PhD from the University of São Paulo (1987) and conducted postdoctoral research at the National Research Council of Canada (1987–1991). Since 1992, she has led research in supramolecular dynamics, focusing on host-guest chemistry, photophysics, and soft materials. Her work emphasizes understanding molecular-level dynamics in complex systems, such as cucurbituril complexes and supramolecular gels.
Bohne’s research integrates experimental and computational approaches to study kinetics, photochemical reactions, and molecular interactions. She directs the Victoria Photophysics Instrumentation for Chemical Kinetics (VicPicK) facility, part of UVic’s CAMTEC. Her teaching spans organic chemistry, photochemistry, and physical-organic chemistry. She is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM, emphasizing collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to scientific challenges.
Key research areas include:
- Supramolecular host-guest systems (e.g., cucurbiturils)
- Photochemical reactions and quinone methide formation
- Asphaltene dynamics and molecular aggregation
- Applications in drug delivery and materials science
Her lab’s work has been featured in journals like ACS Omega and Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. Bohne actively communicates science through outreach, including a podcast episode on research radio.
