Prof. Aicheng Chen was Commended with the Ricardo Aroca Award by the Chemical Institute of Canada

We are delighted to announce that Professor Aicheng Chen, an esteemed member of the Editorial Board of the journal Chemical Synthesis (CS), has been honored with the Ricardo Aroca Award by the Chemical Institute of Canada. This prestigious award recognizes his remarkable contributions to the field of analytical chemistry. Sponsored by the University of Windsor, it is bestowed upon a Canadian-based scientist who has made an exceptional and notable contribution to the realm of analytical chemistry within Canada. We are filled with great pride by this achievement.

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The Editorial Office of CS sincerely congratulates Professor Chen and looks forward to working closely with him to create a high-level journal with international influence. We firmly believe that with the support of Professor Chen, CS Journal will continue to focus on building a better academic exchange platform, strengthening the belief in high-quality publication, and striving to be a journal of substantial impact and global recognition.

Introduction of Professor Aicheng Chen

Professor Aicheng Chen is a distinguished individual who currently holds the positions of Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Electrochemical Technology Centre at the University of Guelph. He is also a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Electrochemistry and Nanoscience. In 1998, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Guelph under the guidance of Prof. J. Lipkowski. Following the completion of his doctoral studies, he gained four years of experience as a Research Scientist and Electrochemical Specialist in the chemical industry. In 2002, he joined Lakehead University as an Assistant Professor and advanced to the rank of Associate Professor in 2005. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored with the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in 2006 and promoted to Full Professor in 2010. Prof. In 2017, Prof. Chen returned to the University of Guelph, where he continues to excel in his academic pursuits.

The research interests of Prof. Chen span a wide range of domains, including electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, biosensors, and nanoscience. His remarkable achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the Ontario Premier's Research Excellence Award, Fred Beamish Award, Lash Miller Award, Keith Laidler Award, RBC Innovation Award, NSERC DAS Award, W. A. E. McBryde Medal, and R. C. Jacobsen Award. Additionally, he has been honored as a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), the International Association of Advanced Materials, and the International Society of Electrochemistry.

Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of 

Chemical Synthesis