معرفی
Shadi Dalili is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Scarborough (UTSC) campus. He specializes in Chemistry Education and Organic Chemistry research. His roles include teaching undergraduate courses like Organic Chemistry I and mentoring students in directed research projects.
Education:
- BSc, University of Tehran, Iran (1999)
- MSc, University of Toronto (2001)
- PhD, University of Toronto (2005)
Research Interests: His work focuses on synthesizing biologically active isatin derivatives, developing hole transport materials (HTMs) for Perovskite solar cells, and advancing chemistry education through technologies like augmented reality (AR). Collaborations with Dr. Kagan Kerman and Dr. Meissam Norouzifar address renewable energy materials, while his work with Dr. Maryam Abdinejad led to the ARchemy app, supported by grants from the Centre for Teaching and Learning and ITIF.
Publications: Key contributions span AR-based educational tools, organic synthesis methodologies, and drug discovery. Recent work highlights include studies on student perceptions of AR in chemistry and lab skills seminars.
Grants & Collaboration: Received $20,000 in grants for ARchemy development and partnered with UofT’s MADlab. Research emphasizes bridging technology and education, with applications in molecular visualization and renewable energy materials.
Labs/Teams: Lead the ARchemy project team and collaborates on Perovskite solar cell research, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
