Liza Abraham

About:

Dr. Liza Abraham is an educator and researcher specializing in Organic Chemistry. She holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, and has post-doctoral research experience at the University of Toronto, Canada, the University of Southern Mississippi, USA, and the University of Sherbrook, Canada. She has worked in industries as a medicinal chemist at Dalton Pharma Services in Toronto, Canada, and as a research chemist at the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan. Throughout her teaching career at institutions like Okanagan College, Mount Royal University, and the University of Calgary, Canada, Dr. Abraham has taught a diverse range of courses, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, nanoscience, pharmacology, toxicology, green chemistry, and general education courses. At Ambrose University, a Christian Liberal Arts University in Calgary, Canada, she has established a thriving research program in green chemistry, providing students with valuable opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed publications. She actively engages in high school outreach and international collaborations, focusing on sustainable approaches to undergraduate laboratory curricula. Additionally, she volunteers with Samaritan's Purse, Canada, supporting global initiatives for clean water.