James Harynuk
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Science - Chemistry
- harynuk@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-8303
- Address
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W3-03C Chemistry Centre - West
11227 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2G2
Overview
About
BSc, PhD, University of Waterloo
Research
The need to understand the chemistry that is happening in and around us is pushing analytical chemists to develop new techniques. Some of the challenges facing us include increasing sample complexity and the need for faster analysis times with lower limits of detection. My interests lie in developing tools to meet these demands through the use of multidimensional separations techniques and advanced data handling tools.
Currently the research is focused on multidimensional gas-phase separations utilising comprehensive multidimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC), heart-cut (targeted) multidimensional GC (GC-GC), as well as advanced data handling tools for GC×GC and ones that permit GC×MS approaches using conventional GC-MS instrumentation.
These tools are aimed at several areas including health research and metabolite profiling, forensic sciences, petrochemicals, and environmental science. As well, there is ongoing research into the theory of multidimensional separations, and the nature of the structure-retention relationships that are observed in multidimensional separations.
There are currently openings at all levels, and funding opportunities abound for high calibre students.
Courses
CHEM 211 - Quantitative Analysis I
Principles, methods, and experimental applications emphasizing solution phase equilibria, titrimetry, volumetric laboratory skills, evaluation of experimental data, and applications of electrochemistry to analytical measurements. Includes examples of organic and inorganic analyses. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
CHEM 425 - Separations and Mass Spectrometry
Concepts and techniques in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and chromatography/MS combinations. Examples of modern instrumentation as well as applications to chemical, biochemical, and biomedical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 313.
CHEM 516 - Separations
Six week course on separations with topics that may include LC, GC, intermolecular forces, retention mechanisms, gradient elution, separation optimization, band broadening, HPLC modes-reversed phase, size exclusion, ion exchange, HILIC. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 425.
CHEM 518 - Mass Spectrometry
Six week course on mass spectrometry with topics that may include mass analyzers, sample introduction techniques, ionization techniques, ion detection and data systems, applications. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 425.
CHEM 623 - Special Topics in Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.