Lucia developed an interest in supramolecular main-group chemistry during her graduate studies at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Vargas-Baca. After receiving her PhD in this area, she joined the Matile group at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, as a postdoctoral fellow, where she applied fundamental supramolecular chemistry to transmembrane anion transport. She subsequently joined the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel as a Zuckerman STEM Leadership postdoctoral fellow, where she explored nanomaterials and MRI imaging probes. These diverse research experiences have inspired her to establish a research program at Queen’s that explores both the fundamental chemistry and applications of supramolecular main-group chemistry.
Lucia is an avid swimmer. During the summer, you may find her enjoying a long swim in Lake Ontario, while being secretly terrified of seeing fish.
Favourite element: Selenium
