Rate My Professor Ammar Saleem

Dr. Ammar Saleem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within the Cameron Faculty of Science at Algoma University. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Turku, Finland. Prior to his appointment at Algoma University, Dr. Saleem worked as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Ottawa beginning in September 2006 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Turku. His academic career reflects a strong foundation in chemistry applied to biological and environmental contexts, aligning with the interdisciplinary nature of the Biology and Chemistry programs at Algoma University.

Dr. Saleem's research specializations encompass environmental analytical chemistry, with a focus on the analytical chemistry of natural products and environmental toxins. His contributions to the field are evidenced by a substantial body of work, including 132 publications on ResearchGate and 4,563 citations on Google Scholar. He teaches key courses such as CHMI 3206 Environmental Chemistry and participates in departmental activities, including lab tours during university senate events and program evaluations for Biology. Dr. Saleem has advertised full-time Research Associate positions funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support ongoing projects in environmental analytical chemistry. He has received the Certificate of Academic Excellence and maintains an active ORCID profile (0000-0003-3240-6489), where he has completed 65 peer reviews for publications and grants. Through his role, Dr. Saleem supports student opportunities in hands-on research within state-of-the-art laboratories at Algoma University, contributing to the institution's emphasis on experiential learning in science.