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John Murimboh
PhD (Carleton)
Associate Professor



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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Service to the Broader Community
Outreach

J. Murimboh and A. Isnor, Chemistry Magic Show, Science Camp, Wolfville United Baptist Church, Wolfville, NS, Aug 4, 2010
J. Murimboh and C. Hollingdale, Liquid Nitrogen Show, Wolfville School Fun Day, Wolfville, NS, June 2, 2010
J. Murimboh, Chemistry Magic Show, Home and Heart Preschool, Wolfville, NS, May 13, 2010
J. Murimboh, Truth or Dare: Some Recent Lessons, International Baccalaureate Society Summer Enrichment Camp, Acadia University, Aug 12–14, 2009
J. Murimboh and E. Potter, Chemistry Magic Show, Vacation Bible School, Wolfville United Baptist Church, Wolfville, NS, Aug 10, 2009
J. Murimboh and E. Potter, Chemistry Magic Show, Chipman House, Acadia University, Jan 30, 2009
J. Murimboh, Acid Rain, International Baccalaureate Society Summer Enrichment Camp, Acadia University, Aug 19–21, 2008
J. Murimboh, Acid Rain, International Baccalaureate Society Summer Enrichment Camp, Acadia University, Aug 14–15, 2007
J. Murimboh and A.H. Chaulk, Chemistry Magic Show for Sparks and Brownies, Acadia University, Nov 20, 2006
M.D. Robertson and J. Murimboh, Making Science Real Part B: Some Ideas from the Sunday School Room, 2006 Maritimes Teachers’ Convention, Association of Christian Schools International, Moncton, NB, Oct 26, 2006
J. Murimboh, A.H. Chaulk and M. Edwards, Chemistry Magic Show, Science Camp, Wolfville United Baptist Church, Wolfville, NS, July 13, 2006
J. Murimboh, L. Stevenson and C.A. Murimboh, Chemistry Magic Show, Three Mile Plains Elementary School, May 24, 2005

Referee: Research Grants
Referee for NSERC Discovery Grant (Application ID 123), Invited Dec 1, 2010, Reviewed Jan 31, 2011
Referee for NSERC Discovery Grant (Application ID 6410), Invited Oct 28, 2010, Reviewed Jan 11, 2011
Referee for the Czech Science Foundation (Project ID P503/10/2002), Invited Aug 14, 2009, Reviewed Sep 3, 2009
Referee for NSERC Strategic Project Grants supplemental competition (System-ID 90356460), Invited Oct 31, 2007, Reviewed Dec 19, 2007

Referee: Journals
Referee for Journal of Hazardous Materials (Manuscript No. HAZMAT-D-10-04746), Invited Oct 11, 2010, Reviewed Nov 11, 2010
Referee for Journal of Environmental Management (Manuscript No. JEMA-D-09-00350), Invited May 26, 2009, Reviewed July 21, 2009
Referee for Inorganica Chimica Acta (Manuscript No. ICA-D-08-00634), Invited March 8, 2009, Reviewed April 20, 2009
Referee for Environmental Science and Technology (Manuscript No. es-2008-016683), Invited July 2, 2008, Reviewed Aug 12, 2008
Referee for Environmental Science and Technology (Manuscript No. es-2007-02443v), Invited Oct 1, 2007, Reviewed Oct 23, 2007
Referee for Environmental Science and Technology (Manuscript No. es06247p), Invited Oct 30, 2006, Reviewed Nov 27, 2006
Referee for Journal of Environmental Quality (Manuscript No. Q06-0275), Invited Aug 11, 2006, Reviewed Sep 9, 2006
Referee for Chemosphere (Manuscript No. CHEM8299), Invited July 24, 2006, Reviewed July 31, 2006
Referee for Analytical Sciences (Manuscript No. AS869), Invited April 27, 2006, Reviewed Jun 13, 2006
Referee for the Canadian Journal of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy (Manuscript No. CJASS-047), Invited Oct 18, 2004, Reviewed Oct 29, 2004

Thesis Examiner
     Meher Chowdhury, The development of an analytical method for the study of the distribution of metal-complexes in aqueous slurries of sediments. MSc Thesis (Applied Science), Saint Mary’s University, May 5, 2008, 1:30pm. (Supervisors: Marc Lamoureux and Don Gamble)
     Yuqing Tian, Development and investigation of an apparatus for standard preparation of environmental samples. MSc Thesis (Applied Science), Saint Mary’s University, May 1, 2006, 2:00pm. (Supervisor: Marc Lamoureux)

Conferences
Co-organizer of the “Metal Speciation” symposium
    90th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Winnipeg, MB, May 26–30, 2007
Sunday School Teacher, Sunday Morning Adventure, Wolfville United Baptist Church, 2006 – 2007
Scientific Program Committee (Environment Division Representative)
Co-organizer of the “Biogeochemistry of Trace Metals in the Environment” symposium
Organizer of the Environment Division Poster Session
    89th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Halifax, NS, May 27–31, 2006
Organizer of the Environment Division Graduate Student Awards
    89th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Halifax, NS, May 27–31, 2006
Co-organizer of the “Biogeochemistry of Trace Metals in the Environment” symposium
    87th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, ON, May 29 – June 1, 2004
Session Chair for the following national and international conferences:
    87th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, London, ON, May 29 – June 1, 2004
    85th Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Vancouver, BC, June 1–4, 2002
    6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, ON, July 29 – Aug 2, 2001
    44th International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy, Winnipeg, MB, Aug 13–16, 2000
    XXVI Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Conference, Vancouver, BC, Oct 25–29, 1999

University Service
2006 – present     Tours of CARE at KCIC
   David Cary Jacobson (US Ambassador to Canada) – May 4, 2010
   Royal Society of Canada Executive – March 26, 2010
   Dr. Jim Kim (President, Dartmouth College, USA) and Carrie Pelzel – Nov 3, 2009
   Dr. Alain Beaudet (President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research) – May 12, 2009
   Vanessa Rodrigues (Canadian Trade Commissioner) – Jul 13, 2009
   Dr. Michael Parsons (Geological Survey of Canada) – Feb 26, 2008
   Geoff Hurley and Lori MacLean (EnCana) – Aug 2, 2007
2008 – 2010    Faculty Recruitment Committee
2007 – 2010    Co-Director, CARE at KCIC
2007 – 2010    Environmental Science Program Advisory Committee
2006 – 2010    Senate Committee on Graduate Studies
2005 – 2010    Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment
2010 – 2010    Student Award Committee (Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment)
2008 – 2009    Residence Faculty Mentor (Chipman House), Department of Residence Life
2005 – 2009    Admissions and Academic Standing Committee (Appeals)
2008                 Selection committee for Assistant Director of ACMA, Competition No. 08-25-MSC
2006 – 2008    Greening Committee (KC Irving Academy for the Environment)
2007 – 2007    Director, KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Analytical Labs
2006 – 2007    Team Captain, The Tides are Turning Campaign
2005 – 2006    Graduate Studies Committee
2004 – 2007    Environmental Science Steering Committee
2005 – 2006    Selection Committee for Tier II Canada Research Chair in Environmental Science

Departmental Review Committees
2009 Renewal and Promotion, DRC in Department of Biology
2009 Tenure, DRC in Department of Biology
2009 Renewal (2), Secretary for DRC in School of Engineering

Chair for MSc Thesis Defences
   Ljiljana Marija Stanton, Population genetic structure and taxonomic evaluation of two closely related freshwater mussel species, the Eastern Floater, Pyganodon cataracta, and the Newfoundland Floater, P. Fragilis, in Atlantic Canada. MSc Thesis (Biology), September 2, 2008, 2:00pm. (Supervisor: Donald Stewart)
   Xin Song, The interactive effects of CO2 and light on plant development in Arabidopsis thaliana. MSc Thesis (Biology), January 12, 2007, 2:00pm. (Supervisors: Ed Reekie and Dave Kristie)

External Reader for Honours Theses
Georgia Vivien McNeil, Do sex and age affect immunity in Leach’s storm-petrels? Hon BSc Thesis (Biology), 2009. (Supervisor: Dave Shutler)
Elizabeth Todd, Frostwork: A Collection of Poems. Hon BSc Thesis (English), 2008. (Supervisor: Wanda Campbell)
Tyler B. Smith, A compilation and interpretation of baseline water chemistry and quality, and benthic invertebrate taxa data from the Kesagami River and comparison to a similar northern boreal river system. Hon BSc Thesis (Environmental Science), 2007. (Supervisors: Ian Spooner and Trefor Renoldson)

Examiner for Environmental Science Honours theses
Jillian M Hanmore, Developing a controlled analysis method for quantifying the relative mercury photo-volatilization potential for soils across Canada. Hon BSc Thesis (Environmental Science), 2010. (Supervisor: Nelson O’Driscoll)
Jennifer Herrick, Trends in atmospheric mercury deposition in North America (1997-2006): Examining atmospheric chemistry and regulatory policy. Hon BSc Thesis (Environmental Science), 2009. (Supervisors: Nelson O’Driscoll and Linda Lusby)
Sarah Haverstock, Quantifying the photo-oxidation of dissolved organic carbon by ultra-violet radiation in freshwater lakes: Development of a whole-lake model. Hon BSc Thesis (Environmental Science), 2009. (Supervisor: Nelson O’Driscoll)

Departmental Service
Graduate Studies Committee (Chair) (2009 – 2010)
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2009 – 2010)
Contacted first-year applicants by telephone (2008 – 2010)
Academic Advisor for Class of 2010 (2007 – 2010)
Graduate Studies Coordinator (2005 – 2010)
Assisted with departmental website (2008)
Member of committee for exam remark for CHEM 1023 (Feb 12, 2008)
Member of selection committee for department head (2007 – 2008)
Member of selection committee for chemistry technician, Competition No. 07-18-AU, (2007)
Member of selection committee for Biochemistry faculty position (2005)
Member of selection committee for Biochemistry faculty position (2004 – 2005)
Member of selection committee for Organic Chemistry faculty position (2004 – 2005)

Acting Head, Department of Chemistry
Mar 17 – 19, 2010
Nov 10 – 13, 2009
Dec 15 – 16, 2008
May 23 – July 1, 2008
June 4 – 8, 2007
May 8 – 9, 2007
May 30 – June 3, 2005

Departmental Review Committees
2009 Renewal, Secretary for DRC in Department of Chemistry
2009 Tenure, Secretary for DRC in Department of Chemistry
2009 Promotion, Secretary and letter writer for DRC in Department of Chemistry
2009 Continuing Appointment (Instructor), DRC in Department of Chemistry

Chair for Chemistry Honours Theses:
Michael Wheeler, A thermodynamic investigation of the kinetics of the reactions of bromine atoms with ethers. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2006. (Supervisor: John Roscoe)
Cara Davies, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical quartz crystal nanobalance measurements of protein adsorption onto gold. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2005. (Supervisor: Sharon Roscoe)

Internal Examiner for Chemistry Honours Theses:
Kris McDougal, Elucidating the biological activity of prodigiosin analogs. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2009. (Supervisor: Sherri MacFarland)
John Saunders, Phase-shift fibre-cavity ring-down spectroscopy. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2009. (Supervisor: Anthony Tong)
Mathew Jennings, Electrochemical investigation of benzotriazole on gold(111). Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2008. (Supervisor: Vlad Zamlynny)
Tammy Messier, Synthesis and analysis of hydroxyfluorene based photocages. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2007. (Supervisor: Mathew Lukeman)
Robyn Jackson, Determination of optical constants of corrosion inhibitors using transmission infrared spectroscopy. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2007. (Supervisor: Vlad Zamlynny)
Simon Birnie-Lefcovitch, Electrochemical methods to study adsorption of imidazole on gold (111). Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2006 (Supervisor: Vlad Zamlynny)
Meagan Brown, Protein incorporation and release from calcium phosphate coatings on titanium. Hon BSc Thesis (Chemistry), 2005 (Supervisor: Sharon Roscoe)
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