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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us this Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Elizabeth Gillies, from University of Western Ontario, will present her work on Self-immolative polymers: Designing, synthesizing, and applying polymers that fall apart. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

BIMR Seminar: this Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102. Dr. Adrian Figg, from Virginia Tech, will present his work on Approaching Acrylic Copolymer Structures Differently. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This week we start a new theme with the next 4 seminars on Biological Polymers. Please join us this Friday, March 13 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Laure Kayser, from the University of Delaware, will present her work on Stimuli-Responsive and Conductive Hydrogels. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please join us this Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2.30pm for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Oleksandr Voznyy, from the University of Toronto, will present his work on What AI can and cannot do for materials discovery? brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Please join us this Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Anton Oliynyk from Hunter College will present his work on Materials informatics tools for supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods to predict crystal structures. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

REMINDER! If you are thinking about applying to the Future Materials Innovators Program, do not forget to submit your Notice of Intent by February 13, 2026 to be considered! More information on the application process is available on our website: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Please join us this Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Yurij Mozharivskyj will present his work on Functional Solid-State Materials: from Temperature Sensing Oxides to Thermoelectrics. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

In February, our BIMR Seminars will explore Solid State Materials Chemistry. Starting next week with our very own Dr. Yurij Mozharivskyj from the Department of Chemistry!

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Apply now if you are interested! Applications are open until March 15, 2026 NOI due February 13, 2026. More information on the application process is available on our website: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of our Future Materials Innovators Program, bringing students together across labs to share ideas, build connections, and turn shared interests into meaningful research. From learning new workflows to growing your research network, what else will this program teach you?

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Please join us this Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2.30pm for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Robert Godin, from the University of British Columbia, will present his work on Complex Energy Materials – Making Sense of All the Points. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Our Future Materials Innovators Program empowers grad students to develop their own research ideas and lead them from initial concept through execution and publication. This could be your project! Gather your collaborators and apply now. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Please join us this Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Sunmoon Yu, from the University of Toronto, will present his work on Electrochemistry-Driven Small Molecule Upgrading for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We asked Storm to reflect on his experience with the Future Materials Innovators Program. Interested? • Applications are open until March 15, 2026 • NOI due February 13, 2026. • More information on the application process is available on our website: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Please join us this Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Bertrand Neyhouse, from the University of Toronto, will present his work on Reactor design strategies for next-generation electrochemical systems. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We cannot wait to hear about the exciting ideas our graduate students want to develop. - Applications are now open until March 15, 2026 - NOI due February 13, 2026. - More information is also available on our website: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 5th edition of the Future Materials Innovators Program. This program is open to graduate students who have an original research idea and want to collaborate with grad students from other groups.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Join us this Friday Jan 9 for our next BIMR Seminar. This month we will explore Materials in Energy Applications, with a series of 4 talks. Dr. Stuart Linley will present his work on Floating Photocatalyst Composites for Solar Reforming. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Our seminar program is taking a break for the holidays, but we have an exciting line up for January on Materials in Energy Applications!

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We are pleased to announce that Marzuk Gazi has been selected as the new Graduate Student Representative on the BIMR Advisory Board. Marzuk is a PhD student in the dept. of Physics. If you have any suggestions, concerns or ideas you’d like to bring up to discussion, feel to reach out to Marzuk.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Please join us this Friday, Nov 28 for our last BIMR Seminar of 2025. The students from our 2025 Future Materials Innovators Program will present an update on what they have been working on for the past few months. This seminar will be followed by a reception. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

This week we are honoured to have Dr. Robert (Bob) Pelton for his Exit Seminar after 38 years at McMaster University. Please join us this Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2.30pm in ABB 102. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Ryan and David started this project with the funds from their BIMR Future Materials Innovators grant. More information about the program can be found here: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/... Stay tuned for the next round of applications opening in January 2026!

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Congratulations to Ryan Singer and David A. González-Martínez for this publication in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. Link to the publication: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Please join us this Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 2.30pm for our next BIMR/CCEM Seminar presented by Dr. Liza-Anastasia DiCecco from the University of Waterloo. Dr. DiCecco will present her work in a talk entitled: From Mineral to Matrix: Multiscale Insights into Bioinspired Structural Biomaterials.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research! We hope you don’t get scared by failed reactions, broken glassware, or lab reports due at midnight 👻💀🧪 Our pumpkin is ready, our samples are (mostly) stable, and we’re wishing you a spooky, safe, and science-filled Halloween! 🎃

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

This week exceptionally our seminar will be on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1.30pm. Same room (ABB 102), different date and time. Dr. Josh Caldwell will present his work on Exploiting and Controlling Crystal Symmetry for Infrared Nanophotonics and Ultrafast Thermal Transport.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We are pleased to start a series of 3 seminars on Microscopy, in collaboration with CCEM. This week, Dr. James Lebeau from MIT will present his work on Imaging Dynamics and 3D Complexity in Functional Oxides via Operando Electron Microscopy and Multislice Electron Ptychography.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Friendly reminder that the inaugural Weatherly Lecture will take place on Friday, Oct 17. Our first Weatherly Lecturer is Prof. Gianluigi Botton, who is currently the CEO of the Diamond Light Source. Prof. Botton spent much of his career here at McMaster and founded the CCEM.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen connections with students and incorporate diverse perspectives into our activities, we are looking to add a Student Representative to our Advisory Board. Details about the position and application form: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Join us this Friday, Oct 10, 2025 for our next BIMR Seminar. Dr. Pei Yuin Keng from the National Tsing Hua University will present her work “From Tumor Targeting to Metastasis Eradication: Boron-based Nanoparticles in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)”. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

BIMR Seminar: Join us this Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2.30pm for our next Seminar presented by Dr. Alexey Kostikov from McGill University. Dr. Kostikov will present his work on PET From Brain to Tumor: Advancing Imaging through Radiochemical Innovations. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We are sorry to inform you that due to personal reasons, today’s seminar is Cancelled. We are sorry for the last minute notice. We will see you next week for Dr. Alexey Kostikov’s seminar.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It will bring distinguished researchers in materials science to present on cutting-edge research that reflects Weatherly’s dedication to innovation, collaboration. The inaugural lecture, delivered by Prof. Gianluigi Botton, marks a fitting beginning to this celebration of scientific achievement.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The Weatherly Lectureship, established in honour of the late George C. Weatherly, pays tribute to his vision, leadership, and lasting impact as Director of the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research from 1996-2001.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Weatherly Lecture, happening on Friday, October 17, 2025. It is our honor to welcome Professor Gianluigi Botton, CEO, Diamond Light Source, as our distinguished speaker. For more details, please visit our website: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Please join us this Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for a seminar presented by Dr. Neil Vasdev from the University of Toronto. Dr. Vasdev will present his work on PET Neuroimaging in Drug Discovery. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Not sure if you should attend our weekly seminars? Here’s what students say they’ve gained: -Discover new research -Meet potential supervisors -Build your academic network -Great ideas for your thesis/project -Ask questions, get inspired Join us next week! brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

BIMR Seminar Series: Radiochemistry For our first theme of the year, we dive into the world of Radiochemistry with an exciting lineup of experts. Join us to explore the latest advances in imaging and radiopharmaceutical research. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Please join us exceptionally this Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2.30pm in ABB 271 for a seminar presented by Dr. Sophie Rousseaux from University of Toronto: New Strategies for the Synthesis and Functionalization of Strained Rings. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Welcome back, Marauders! As we kick off a new academic year at McMaster University, the BIMR will be hosting weekly seminars, workshops, and other exciting events throughout the year. So make sure to follow us to stay in the loop on what’s coming up. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Have an innovative, collaborative idea you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the next round of the Future Materials Innovators Program will open in January 2026. Learn more about the program here: brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/initiatives/...

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Ryan Singer and David A. González-Martínez applied to the BIMR Future Materials Innovators Program with a goal: to create a mixing system for uniform, reproducible viscous bioink preparation. Using 3D printing, they designed and tested different types of mixers.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Please join us on Thursday August 7, 2025 at 2.30pm in ABB 102 for a seminar presented by Dr. James Chandler from the University of Leeds. Dr. Chandler will present his work on Soft and Continuum Medical Robotics across Actuation Modes. brockhouse.mcmaster.ca/events/

Seminar flyer with photo of the speaker and event details - All the info on the flyer can be found in the link in the post to the events webpage.

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Our seminars are on summer break, but we are already actively working on next year's seminar program! We need your help: What seminar topics do YOU want to hear about? Drop your suggestions in the comments, or send us a DM. Feel free to add any speaker suggestions as well if you'd like!

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Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research @bimr-mcmaster.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We’ve landed on BlueSky! Welcome to the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research at McMaster University. On this account we will be sharing about upcoming events, recent work from our members, and all things related to the Institute. Follow along!

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