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Paul J. Ragogna is a Professor and Associate Dean of Science (Research) in the Department of Chemistry at Western University. His research focuses on the chemistry of main group elements, particularly phosphorus, with applications in materials science and surface chemistry. He leads the Ragogna Group, which conducts fundamental research on novel molecular architectures and their applications for solving real-world problems.
Ragogna earned his Ph.D. from Dalhousie University in 2004 and his B.Sc. (Honours) from Brock University in 2000. His work centers on discovering unusual structures and bonding in small molecule architectures, with particular emphasis on P-H bond addition chemistry to element-element multiple bonds. The Ragogna Group translates these fundamental discoveries into practical applications through surface modification techniques, creating surfaces with anti-ice, antimicrobial, superhydrophobic, or oxygen scavenging properties.
His research spans multiple disciplines including inorganic chemistry, polymer science, and materials engineering. The group develops both solution-phase bulk syntheses and gas-phase processes for creating thin films (10-100 nm thickness) with specialized properties. Their work has applications across various industries including coatings, automotive, and biomedical fields.
- Florence Bucke Award (2018)
- Faculty of Science Distinguished Professor (2017)
- Strem Award for Pure/Applied Inorganic Chemistry (2014)
- University Faculty Scholar (2012)
- John Charles Polanyi Prize (2005)
Professor Ragogna has mentored numerous graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students. His group maintains collaborative relationships with other research groups and private sector partners, providing diverse research experiences. The Ragogna Group has developed expertise in UV curable coatings, surface science, and atomic layer deposition techniques, with applications ranging from icephobic surfaces to antimicrobial coatings for medical devices.
