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Gillian Ruth Goward is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University, where she also serves as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science. She holds a prestigious McMaster Faculty of Science Research Chair in Magnetic Resonance of Materials for Energy Storage. Her research focuses on advanced energy materials, particularly lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, and alternative energy systems, utilizing magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. She is a Senior Editor for the Journal of Physical Chemistry and contributes to the Canadian and international Magnetic Resonance and Materials Chemistry communities. Her team employs state-of-the-art magnetic resonance tools to study electrolyte-electrode interfaces and ion dynamics in solid/solution phases.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Waterloo (1995-1999)
- Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo (1997-1998)
- Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, McMaster University (1991-1995)
Her research interests span atomic/molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chemical characterization of materials, with a focus on improving energy storage technologies. Recent work emphasizes sodium-ion batteries, solid-state electrolytes, and operando NMR techniques to track ion dynamics during battery operation. Her studies often integrate experimental methods like solid-state NMR with computational approaches (e.g., DFT) and advanced imaging (MRI). She has secured significant grants, including a $4.2M award to advance critical minerals research in collaboration with industry leaders. Her contributions include developing polymer-rich composite solid-state electrolytes and plastic inorganic electrolytes for safer batteries.
- Scientific Awards:
- McMaster Faculty of Science Research Chair in Magnetic Resonance of Materials for Energy Storage
Her teaching activities include Spectroscopy (CHEM 776) and Sustainable Chemistry: Natural Resources and Energy (CHEM 3SC3). She leads a research group engaged in collaborative projects, as evidenced by her 111 scholarly activities in the last decade. Her lab specializes in air-sensitive studies and has developed innovative RF probes for battery analysis.
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