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Laurel L. Schafer is a Professor and Head in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research bridges organometallic and organic chemistry, focusing on catalytic methods for C-N and C-C bond formation to advance sustainable chemical transformations.
- Education: B.Sc. (University of Guelph, 1993), Ph.D. (University of Victoria, 1999), NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow (University of California, Berkeley, 1999–2001)
Research Interests center on developing N,O-chelated early transition metal and lanthanide complexes for hydroamination, hydroaminoalkylation, and ring-opening polymerization of lactones. Her work emphasizes Green Chemistry, minimizing waste, and energy efficiency, targeting applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and biodegradable polymers.
Recent Publications highlight advancements in enantioselective transformations, dynamic cross-linking for self-healing materials, and ligand design to enhance catalytic reactivity. These studies span disciplines like Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Industrial Chemistry.
Scientific Awards include the UVic Presidents’ Alumni Award (2025), Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellowship (2017), Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2013), and the Canada Research Chair Tier 2 (2011–2016). She also received the Boehringer Ingelheim Young Investigator Award (2004) and the NSERC University Faculty Award (2001).
Advising and Grants reflect her student-focused approach, with numerous PhD and Master’s students trained in air-sensitive techniques, chiral synthesis, and industrial internships. Her group collaborates on NSERC grants, UBC Sustainability Fellowships, and industry partnerships like NOVA Chemicals.
Labs and Teams at UBC include four gloveboxes, high-pressure reactors, and advanced analytical facilities (GC-MS, UHPLC, React-IR). The group integrates academic-industrial collaborations and international postdoctoral fellows.
