Current Rank: Senior Instructor, Department of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Victoria, 2008
B.Sc., Dalhousie University, 2003
Contact Information
Dr. Horace Luong
Department of Chemistry
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 2N2
Office: Parker 264B
Phone: (204) 474-7916
Fax: (204) 474-7608
Email: Horace.Luong@umanitoba.ca
About Horace Luong
Horace was born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He completed a B.Sc. (Honours) at Dalhousie University in 2003 and a Ph.D. at the University of Victoria in 2008. During nearly five years of graduate studies under the supervision of Professor Tom Fyles, he conducted research in the area of solid-phase synthesized ion channels. Following the completion of his doctoral studies, he worked with Professor Cornelia Bohne at the University of Victoria as a post-doctoral fellow before relocating to the University of Manitoba in 2008.
At the University of Manitoba, Horace served as an instructor in the Department of Chemistry and later attained the rank of Senior Instructor. His primary responsibilities centered on the development and delivery of the undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory program. He subsequently assumed an academic leadership role as Associate Head (Undergraduate), where he led curriculum and program development initiatives and served as the disciplinary authority for undergraduate academic misconduct cases.
As Associate Dean (Student Experience) in the Faculty of Science, Horace Luong provided leadership and oversight for a broad range of undergraduate student affairs and student-support initiatives. His responsibilities included overseeing matters related to student standing, academic integrity, grade appeals, and student discipline. He also oversaw programs related to undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and awards, supported accessibility accommodations for students, and worked to enhance the overall student experience within the Faculty of Science. In addition, he led efforts in undergraduate student recruitment, science outreach, and international study and exchange opportunities, helping to create pathways for student engagement, success, and global learning.
Scientific Interests
Supramolecular chemistry, chemistry education, synthetic ion channels, green chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, academic integrity, science outreach
Teaching Responsibilities
- CHEM 1320: University 1 Chemistry: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry (2009-2021)
- CHEM 2100: Organic Chemistry 1: Foundation of Organic Chemistry (Summer 2024)
- CHEM 2110: Organic Chemistry 2: Foundations of Organic Synthesis (Winter 2022)
- CHEM 2122: Experimental Organic Chemistry (Fall 2021)
- CHEM 2210: Introductory Organic Chemistry 1: Structure and Function (Laboratory) (2008-2020)
- CHEM 2220: Introductory Organic Chemistry 2: Reactivity and Synthesis (Laboratory) (2009-2021)
- CHEM 3120: Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Techniques (Winter 2022)
- CHEM 3390: Structural Transformations (Laboratory) (Fall 2012)
- CHEM 3580: Methods in Physical Organic Chemistry (Winter 2014)
- CHEM 4600: Advanced Chemical Techniques
Professional Experience (Since 2007)
March 2022 – June 2026 Associate Dean (Student Experience)
Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
July 2020 – June 2021 Associate Head (Undergraduate)
Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
April 2015 – Present Senior Instructor
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
July 2008 – March 2015 Instructor II
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
March 2008 – June 2008 Research Associate/ Post Doctoral Fellow
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
Winter 2008 Sessional Lecturer – First-Year Chemistry
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
Spring 2007 Sessional Lecturer and Lab Instructor – Organic Chemistry
Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia
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Publications
Luong, H.; Falkenberg, T.; Rahimian, M. Can. J. Learn. Technol. 2021, 47 (1).
Kamaee, M.; Sun, M.; Luong, H.; van Wijngaarden, J. J. Phys. Chem. A 2015, 119, 10279–10292.
Cardinal, P.; Greer, B.; Luong, H.; Tyagunova, Y. J. Chem. Educ. 2012, 89, 1061–1063.
Chui, J. K. W.; Fyles, T. M.; Luong, H. Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2011, 7, 1562–1569.
Fyles, T. M.; Luong, H. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2009, 7, 725.
Fyles, T. M.; Luong, H. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2009, 7, 733.
Fyles, T. M.; Hu, C.-W.; Luong, H. J. Org. Chem. 2006, 71, 8545–8551.
Luong, H.; Eelman, M. D.; Stradiotto, M. Can. J. Chem. 2004, 82, 533–538.
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Awards and Grants
2020 Merit Award – Combination of Teaching, Service, and/or Research, Scholarly Work & Other Creative Activities (2021)
CBC Manitoba Future 40 Finalist (2020)
University of Manitoba Faculty of Science Pedagogy Award (2019)
University of Manitoba Department of Chemistry Service Award (Teaching) (2018)
University of Manitoba Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017)
University of Manitoba Annual Outreach Award (2014-2015)
University of Manitoba Faculty of Science Blended Learning Microgrant (2014)
University of Manitoba Faculty Association Teaching Merit Award (2012)
University of Manitoba Summer Session Innovation Fund (2013)
University of Manitoba Recreation Services Award of Recognition (2011)
Chemical Institute of Canada Chemical Education Fund (2010)
University of Manitoba Science Student’s Association Teaching Award (2009-2010)
Let’s Talk Science Faculty Participation Award (2008-2009)
Andy Farquharson Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching (2007)
Nora and Mark Degoutiere Memorial Scholarship (2006)
University of Victoria Fellowship (2003-2006)
Lewis J. Clark Memorial Fellowship (2004-2005)
Last updated: July 1, 2026
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