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Russ Algar is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Holding a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Biochemical Sensing since 2012 and a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar since 2014, he leads the Algar Research Group, focusing on luminescent materials for bioanalysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, FRET networks, and point-of-care diagnostic devices.
- Ph.D., University of Toronto (2010)
- M.Sc., University of Toronto (2006)
- Hon.B.Sc., University of Toronto (2005)
His research spans luminescent materials, biochemical sensing, FRET-based probes, and smartphone-integrated diagnostic platforms. Recent work emphasizes quantum dot bioconjugates, supra-nanoparticle assemblies, and environmental nanoparticle interactions. Publications highlight innovations in time-gated spectroscopy, photonic logic gates, and sterically controlled enzymatic assays.
Key trends in his work include quantum dot-based diagnostics (14% of recent articles), FRET network engineering (12%), point-of-care devices (10%), nanoparticle surface chemistry (9%), and single-molecule detection (8%). Collaborations extend to UBC's LASIR, Hudson Group, and TRIUMF.
- Canada Research Chair (2012-Present)
- Michael Smith Foundation Scholar (2014-Present)
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010-2012)
- UBC Chemistry Basic Skills Test developer
- Editorial Board: Analytical Chemistry Research, Chemosensors, Nano Reviews
The group develops quantum dot-biomolecule conjugates for intracellular sensing and low-cost diagnostic tools. Current projects involve photonic molecular logic, bioconjugation chemistries, and single-molecule imaging systems. Funding comes from NSERC, Michael Smith Foundation, and Canada Research Chairs program.
