@DrDeBack

Assistant Professor of Inorganic #Chemistry, Teaching Stream @ChemUofT || Green Chemistry and Chemical Education || Husband, Dad, and Outdoor Enthusiast 🇨🇦

 University of Toronto
chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/john-de-backere
Joined August 2018
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Excited that our @RSC_Sus open-access Tutorial Review on "Mechanochemistry in the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory" is now available online! #chemistry #ChemTwitter #GreenChem #GreenChemistryEducation pubs.rsc.org/en/content/arti…
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I’m excited to share that I will be part of @beyondbenign #GreenChemistryConnections webinar, “Mechanochemistry - Bringing Momentum to the Solid State.” Join the conversation on March 18th from 12-2 p.m. EDT to explore mechanochemistry in teaching RSVP: mailchi.mp/afdfee950c76/gree…
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Thanks to Beyond Benign for the support of our team @chemuoft. We’re looking forward to supporting local high school teachers in the implementation of green chemistry into their curriculum!!
Beyond Benign@beyondbenign18 Jun 2025
We're proud to announce the 2025 #GreenChemistryEducationAward recipients! 🌱🧪 Thanks to support from @DowNewsroom, these projects are transforming classrooms and labs—making chemistry education safer, greener, and more accessible. ➡️ Meet the winners: buff.ly/x3YfyHX
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Chemistry at UofT@chemuoft27 May 2025
Chemistry Earns U of T Sustainable Action Award : uoft.me/2025Sustainability
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Chemistry at UofT@chemuoft6 May 2025
Chemistry Stories: John De Backere wins Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award uoft.me/BackereTeachingAward…
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If you're planning to attend @Pacifichem this December please consider submitting an abstract to our symposium on Green Chemistry Communities with @beyondbenign!! #Chemistry
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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign4 Feb 2025
Now through Feb. 7th, join us in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (#GCTLC) forums for an “Ask Me Anything” interview with Dr. Megan Arnett, Executive Director of @BerkGreenChem! 💬 Ask your questions here: buff.ly/3WEUGW9 #GreenChemistryEducation
Ask Me Anything With Dr. Megan Arnett. Virtual Event. February 4th to the 7th. Join the conversation, live in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community. Bring questions about all things green chemistry and receive expert answers from Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry Director, Dr. Megan Arnett!

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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign29 Jan 2025
Save the date! Join us for an "Ask Me Anything" interview with Dr. Megan Arnett (@BerkGreenChem) in the #GCTLC forums from Feb. 4-7! 🧪📷 If you haven't yet joined the GCTLC, create your profile & get your questions ready: buff.ly/3WDjgGK
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Kathryn Riley@drk_chem25 Jan 2025
Our department is looking for a qualified individual with expertise in analytical chemistry to fill a one-year position as a Visiting Asst Prof. to begin in the fall of 2025. Interested applicants should apply through this link: apply.interfolio.com/161495
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St. Francis Xavier University: 9-month term appointment in analytical chemistry chempostingscanada.blogspot.…
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University of Ottawa: NMR Facility Manager chempostingscanada.blogspot.…
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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign14 Nov 2024
⏰ Last chance! Tomorrow is the last day to join us in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (#GCTLC) for an "Ask Me Anything" interview with Dr. @Amy_Cannon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Benign. Ask your questions today! 💬 buff.ly/3YDT1Ac
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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign12 Nov 2024
Starting today through 11/15, join us in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (#GCTLC) forums for an “Ask Me Anything” interview with Dr. @Amy_cannon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Benign! 💬 Ask your questions here: buff.ly/3YDT1Ac
Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amy Cannon. Virtual event, November 12th to the 15th. Join the conversation, live in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community. Bring questions about all things green chemistry and receive expert answer from Beyond Benign Executive Director and Co-Founder, Dr. Amy Cannon!

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University of Alberta: Inorganic or Materials Chemistry chempostingscanada.blogspot.…
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Chemistry at UofT@chemuoft18 Oct 2024
Students: help us chart our future! The Department of Chemistry wants to make the student experience the best that it can be and we would be grateful for your help. A survey link has been sent to you by email – please check your email and complete the survey as soon as you can.
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University of Toronto Mississauga: Assistant Professor in Forensic Analytical Toxicology chempostingscanada.blogspot.…
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We're hiring! We have Lecturer III & multiple Tenure Track positions available in any area of chemistry (analytical, chemical biology, education, inorganic, materials, organic, and physical) with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025. More Info: lsa.umich.edu/chem/about/Fac…
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University of Toronto Scarborough: Environmental chemistry chempostingscanada.blogspot.…
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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign24 Sep 2024
Join Beyond Benign and the Laboratory Safety Institute (@lab_safety) for a free webinar on Sept. 27th at 11 a.m. EDT to explore safer alternatives for methylene chloride (DCM). Register here! buff.ly/3X6VodS #GreenChemistry #LabSafety #SaferChemistry
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Beyond Benign@beyondbenign19 Sep 2024
Meet the Green Chemistry Teaching & Learning Community (#GCTLC) forum moderators! 👋 These #GreenChemistry supheroes foster collaboration & conversation in our community. Learn more: buff.ly/3TygDEs
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