David Cramb

David Cramb joins Toronto Metropolitan University from the University of Calgary, where he became director of the nanoscience program in 2008, and later head of the Department of Chemistry in 2012. David spearheaded an application to the Government of Alberta to develop and deliver a nanoscience minor program at the University of Calgary, successfully securing funds for its launch and development. In his role, he was central to the development of the Faculty of Science’s strategic plan, and established two Canada Research Chair positions focusing on nanobiomedicine, as well as creativity in post-secondary STEM education.

With a strong record of sourcing funding for research and scholarly initiatives, David has secured grants from NSERC, CIHR, CFI and industry partners totalling more than $4 million. Since 1999, David has been an associate member of the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Chemical Society and was awarded the Thermo-Fisher Prize in Spectroscopy in 2010, the Achievements in Teaching Excellence award by the University of Calgary in 2014, and the national AstraZeneca Award in Chemistry in 2001.

David received his undergraduate degree in chemistry, and holds a PhD in molecular spectroscopy from the University of British Columbia.