Rose Hirowatari

Rose Hirowatari is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Trinity Western University, where she specializes in analytical chemistry and undergraduate lab development. She is deeply involved in teaching laboratory courses, mentoring student instructors, and applying advanced techniques like NMR and GC/MS to both academic and practical contexts, such as gardening and cooking. Her research focuses on chemical analysis methods and their applications in dairy studies and organic synthesis.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Trinity Western University, 2010)

Research Interests: Rose employs cutting-edge analytical tools such as infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Her work includes collaborations with local companies like Nutriva Group to analyze dairy trials and investigate the impact of dietary fats on milk composition. She has also contributed to the development of novel organic synthesis methods for industrial applications.

Awards:

• Recipient of the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (2009)

Teaching & Mentorship: Rose instructs and oversees multiple chemistry laboratory courses (CHEM 198, 199, 221, etc.), emphasizing hands-on learning and student mentorship. She has supervised undergraduate thesis research, including a 2019 study on volatile organic compounds in milk using SPME-GC/MS analysis.

Labs/Teams: Actively involved in TWU’s Chemistry Department labs, focusing on analytical chemistry and dairy product research through partnerships with industry.