Dr. Chérif F. Matta is a Professor of Chemistry & Physics at Mount Saint Vincent University (Canada), specializing in theoretical and computational chemistry. His research focuses on quantum biochemistry, electron localization-delocalization matrices (LDMs), and mitochondrial ATP synthase mechanisms. He holds multiple fellowships including FAAAS, FRSB, FInstP, and FRSC. Education: PhD in Chemistry (2002), McMaster University Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2009), Université de Lorraine Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1987), Alexandria University Postdoctoral training under Nobel laureate John Polanyi and Russell Boyd Research Interests: Quantum chemical topology (QTAIM) Mitochondrial biophysics Diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs) Prebiotic chemistry Quantum crystallography Awards: Over 20 prestigious awards including the John Charles Polanyi Prize 2021 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2016 Lady Davis Visiting Professorship in Israel Professional Service: Tri-Council of Canada member (2018–2022) Chair of Chemical Institute of Canada's accreditation (2021–2024) Guest editor for multiple special journal issues Labs/Teams: Leads the theoretical biophysics and quantum chemistry research group, collaborating globally on mitochondrial function and astrochemical studies.












