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Dr. Robin Stoodley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He serves as the Senior Undergraduate Advisor for UBC Chemistry and directs the Analytical Chemistry Teaching Lab. With expertise spanning both chemistry research and educational leadership, Dr. Stoodley plays a pivotal role in shaping undergraduate chemistry education at UBC.
Dr. Stoodley earned his B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from UBC in 2000, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UBC in 2007 under the supervision of Dan Bizzotto and Kishor Wasan. His doctoral research focused on developing electrochemical and spectroscopic methods for probing anti-fungal drug interactions with model cell membranes.
His research interests center on chemical education, particularly laboratory teaching methodology. Dr. Stoodley specializes in laboratory curriculum development, creation of inquiry-based experiments, learning through collaborative work, and building student learning communities. He applies cognitive task analysis to assess student experiences in laboratory settings, with specific focus on measuring student preparedness for research. His educational scholarship has been presented across Canada and at international conferences in North America and Europe.
Dr. Stoodley's publication record reveals an evolution from biophysical chemistry to chemistry education research. His early work (2001-2007) focused on drug-membrane interactions using electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques, while his more recent publications (2014-2019) exclusively address innovative approaches to chemistry education. His educational research spans laboratory course design, science communication integration, and student-centered learning approaches in analytical chemistry.
Dr. Stoodley has held significant leadership roles including past-chair of the Chemical Institute of Canada's Chemistry Education Division. He has been instrumental in developing UBC's analytical chemistry curriculum, teaching courses from second to fourth year, and mentoring students through project-based learning opportunities.
As director of the Analytical Chemistry Teaching Lab, he oversees facilities used by third and fourth-year students in multiple courses. He has established successful cooperative projects between UBC students and external organizations including Kemetco Research, the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation, and various Vancouver-based companies, providing students with authentic chemistry problems while offering partner organizations access to student talent and departmental equipment.
