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)
2014-2018: Bachelors (Hons) Chemistry, University of Ghana (Dr Richard Boakye Owoare)
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
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 joined the Walsh Lab in September 2023 as an M.Sc. student to explore cyclophane chemistry. She likes to travel, cook, and watch Korean dramas in her spare time.
Yulia Kuznetsov
Yulia is originally from Tver, Russia and grew up in Netanya, Israel. She is now working on her undergraduate honours project exploring liquid chromophores under Dr. Walsh. When not running reactions in the lab, Yulia enjoys biking and playing video games.
Kolby Wiebe
Kolby is a 4th year chemistry student doing his honours project with Dr. Walsh. His project is in collaboration with Dr. David Herbert and involves the synthesis and characterization of electron deficient PAHs. In his free time he enjoys watching movies and listening to music.
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.