One idea from one Queen’s researcher could transform the natural resources industry and help build a greener future.
What if changing the way we work with metals could strengthen pipelines, save governments and corporations billions of dollars, and lead to greener semiconductor manufacturing?
That’s the kind of question Dr. Cathleen Crudden is exploring at Queen’s.
Dr. Crudden is a Polyani Award winner, Killam Research Fellow, Tier One Canada Research Chair, and Professor in the Queen’s Department of Chemistry. Her groundbreaking research is changing how we think about metals — and opening new possibilities for a stronger, greener and healthier world.
Over breakfast, Dr. Crudden will share how her research will help address challenges like corrosion and deteriorating infrastructure. Learn how her breakthrough research is moving from the lab to real-world impact – and what it could mean for Calgary, Canada, and the world.
The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Josephine Tsang, PhD’06, Calgary-based alumna and former President of the Queen’s Alumni Calgary Branch.
Meet our special guests
Cathleen Crudden
Cathleen Crudden is the Allie Vi Douglas Distinguished Research Professor & Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Metal Organic Chemistry at Queen’s University.
She is the Scientific Director of the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, a cross-disciplinary collaboration spanning microelectronic, corrosion and cancer research.
Her work in catalysis & materials has received significant acclaim. Recent work identifying a new class of carbon-based SAMs has been called game changing & the new gold standard.
Josephine Tsang, PhD’06
Executive Leader, Science, Society & Public Impact
Dr. Josephine Tsang is a scientist, executive leader, educator, and community builder whose career has taken her across research, industry, higher education, public engagement, and national leadership.
Most recently, Josephine served as Executive Director of the Chemical Institute of Canada, representing more than 4,000 chemists, chemical engineers, and chemical technologists.
She has also worked at TELUS Spark Science Centre, advancing public dialogue on climate change, energy transitions, and sustainability and as an educator at Mount Royal University.
Josephine’s civic and community service has included the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Vaccine Confidence Advisory Council, Vivo for Healthier Generations’ capital campaign, and national STEM funding adjudication.
A proud Queen’s alumna and recipient of the Johnson Award, Josephine earned her PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry. She has served on the Faculty of Arts and Science Dean’s Council, as President of Queen’s University Alumni Association Calgary Branch, and as Executive Vice-President of Branches for the Queen’s University Alumni Association.
Learn more about her on her LinkedIn profile.
