Scott McIndoe

Dr. Scott McIndoe is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria (UVic), Faculty of Science. He holds a DPhil from the University of Waikato and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on catalyst discovery, organometallic chemistry, and mass spectrometry-led mechanistic studies. His group develops novel techniques for real-time analysis of catalytic reactions, including electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and flow-based methods. He teaches advanced courses in organometallic chemistry (Chem 423/523) and research tools/methods (Chem 590), emphasizing hands-on learning and innovative pedagogy. Notably, he won the UVic Faculty of Science Teaching Award (2012/13) and pioneered anonymous classroom question systems to enhance student engagement. His lab, equipped with advanced instrumentation (e.g., mass spectrometers, flow IR/UV-Vis, gloveboxes), supports undergraduate and graduate research in catalysis, polymerization, and materials chemistry. Collaborative projects include environmental catalysis for 'forever chemical' degradation and educational tools like the MoleculAR AR app for molecular visualization. Recent work explores mausolate complexes for nuclear medicine and NHC ligands for ESI-MS applications.

Education:

• DPhil in Chemistry, University of Waikato, New Zealand
• NZFRST Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Cambridge, UK

Research Interests:

• Organometallic catalysis mechanisms
• Real-time reaction monitoring via mass spectrometry
• Design of electrospray-active ligands
• Environmental catalysis and material science
• Drug delivery systems using chelate complexes
• Augmented reality tools for chemistry education

Teaching & Awards:

• Course coordinator for Chem 590 (Research Tools and Methods)
• Developed anonymous in-class question systems and classroom response tools
• Awarded UVic Faculty of Science Teaching Award (2012/13)
• 3rd Prize in ChemiSTEAM Art Meets Science (2025) for scientific outreach

Lab & Collaborations:

• Hosts interdisciplinary research team including undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs
• Equipment: Two mass spectrometers, flow reactors, Bambu X1 3D printer
• Active in UVic's chemistry education innovation initiatives