Beyond the Jargon

What if we could make chemical reactions faster, cleaner, and smarter? This week, I’m joined by Ian Chagunda, a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry, who studies catalytic reactions—key processes behind the production of everything from medicines to materials. Using mass spectrometry, he uncovers their hidden mechanisms to make chemistry more efficient and sustainable.

Want to learn more?
Check out Ian’s research on his website: www.ianchagunda.com

Music featured in today’s episode:
"Present" by 1000 Petal Lotus – listen here: https://cfuv.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-cfuv-may-18th-2018

Produced by Isobel Barlow-Busch

What is Beyond the Jargon?

The University of Victoria is home to a handful of hardworking graduate students doing trailblazing work in their field. In this series, CFUV correspondents sit down with UVic graduate students to learn more about the work they do in a conversational setting.