Geoffrey Ozin awarded Killam Prize in natural sciences
Published: March 15, 2022
Professor Geoffrey Ozin of the department of chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science has been awarded the prestigious Killam Prize for his groundbreaking work in nanochemistry.
Killam Prizes are awarded annually by the Canada Council for the Arts in recognition ofCanadian researchers who have achieved scholarly eminence in their fields.
Ozin’s pioneering research has paved the way for the development of renewable-energy technologies to synthesize innovative chemicals, polymers, medicines and fuels. His work is enabling the advancement of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and photovoltaics – all of which are critical for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
His current research focus is driven by the climate crisis and is aimed at the discovery of materials capable of transforming water and carbon dioxide into sustainable chemicals and fuels using sunlight.
“We are very proud and excited that Professor Ozin is receiving this honour,” says Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic Initiatives. “It is richly deserved – both for his foundational research into materials chemistry and for the transformational impact of that work in addressing the threat of climate change.”
