Prof. Joshua C. Walsh
2023-Current: Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Chemistry
2021-2023: Swiss National Science Foundation PDF, University of Zurich (Prof. Michal Juríček)
2016-2021 PhD Chemistry, Memorial University (Prof. Graham J. Bodwell)
Joshua Walsh is originally from Pasadena, Newfoundland and received his MSc and PhD under the supervision of Graham Bodwell at Memorial University. Upon completion of his doctoral studies, Josh went to Switzerland to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship under Michal Juríček at the University of Zurich. During his stay in Zurich, Josh was awarded both the University of Zurich Postdoctoral grant and the Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral fellowship. In 2023, Josh returned to Canada to begin his independent career as an Assistant Professor of organic chemistry at the University of Manitoba.
Samuel Awuku
2023 – Current: PhD Chemistry, University of Manitoba (Prof. Joshua C. Walsh)
2020 – 2023: Master Chemistry and Russian Language certificate, People’s Friendship University of Russia. (Alexey Festa, C.Sci)
Samuel is from Larteh, Ghana. He did his bachelor’s under the supervision of Dr. Richard Boakye Owoare at the university of Ghana and His MSc. under the supervision of Dr. Alexey Festa at the Peoples Friendship University of Russia. Sam Loves Soccer and Cyclophanes.
Shashani Fernando
2023-2025: MSc Chemistry, University of Manitoba (Prof. Joshua C. Walsh)
2025-Current: PhD Chemistry, University of Manitoba (Prof. Joshua C. Walsh
Shashani grew up in Negombo, Sri Lanka. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Kelaniya. After completing her undergraduate research project, she developed an interest in synthetic organic chemistry. She completed her MSc the Walsh Lab in 2025 and has begun a PhD. She likes to travel, cook, and watch Korean dramas in her spare time.
Sofia Walsh
Sofia is our Postdogtoral fellow. She is a little worried about Winnipeg winters but has come prepared.
Leo Walsh
Leo is our PhD Catdidate seen here inside his favorite molecule, dodecahedrane. He was not named after Leo Paquette; however, it is a fortunate coincidence.
Group Alumni
Jadon Khouv, Undergraduate Honours Student (2023-2024). Currently MSc student, Simon Fraser University (Prof. Ramogida).
Kolby Wiebe Undergraduate Honours Student (2024-2025). Currently MSc student, University of Manitoba (Prof. Herbert).
Yulia Kuznetsov Undergraduate Honours Student (2024-2025).
Oyindaramola Oyateru NSERC USRA Summer student (2024-2024)
Xander Kalynuk Undergraduate Honours Student (2025-2026).