Solid state NMR of fluorine containing materials

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My research is primarily concerned with developing solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SSNMR) methods to study the structure of, and molecular motion in, materials that contain fluorine. The ultimate objective is to establish the University of Lethbridge as a center for characterization of a wide range of fluorine containing materials. The repertoire of structural and dynamic experiments, as well as simulations tools, will be continually expanded to meet new challenges posed by emerging fluorine technologies. Materials of interest include organic and inorganic fluoropolymers, highly reactive inorganic fluorides, inclusion compounds, biological macromolecules, and pharmaceuticals, where most sample materials will be sourced through a network of local and international collaborators. Collaborations will be continually sought with industrial and academic researchers to provide them with valuable characterization capabilities and expertise thereby aiding innovation in the development of new technologies.