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David K. Smith is a professor of chemistry at York University. His research focuses on nanochemistry and self-assembling nanomaterials. Smith is also well known for his education and public outreach activities, such as his widely viewed YouTube channel dedicated to chemistry education. Smith is openly gay and has been described as "one of the most visible out gay scientists."

Academic Career

Smith received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oxford in 1992 and his Ph.D. in 1996 under the supervision of Paul Beer, after which he was a postdoctoral fellow with François Diederich. He began his career as a lecturer at York University in 1999 and was promoted to professor in 2006.

Research

Smith's research group studies the properties of nanomaterials, particularly self-assembling molecular gels, which may have a variety of practical applications including in biomaterials and in the construction of molecular electronics. He became interested in applications to biomaterials after observing the medical treatments needed by his partner, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has studied the potential applications of nanogels in drug delivery.

References

  1. ^ "Professor David K. Smith". Department of Chemistry. York University. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  2. ^ Banham, Andrea; Mizen, Jenifer. "Professor Dave Smith FRSC". 175 Faces of Chemistry: Celebrating Diversity in Science. Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. "David K. Smith - Group Leader". Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  4. "Student helps to discover new pain relief delivery method". Phys.org. 1 April 2015.
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