Edward P.C. Lai obtained his Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Florida (U.S.A.) in 1982. He is a Full Professor at Carleton University (since 1999) who has accumulated 29 years of research experience and knowledge in bio-organic and environmental analytical chemistry. He is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada (since 2004), has published 110 scientific papers, and presented 116 talks/posters at conferences. His research interests are instrumental analysis of biochemical and environmental samples, using new photochemical, electrochemical, chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques to develop new analytical methods for enhanced sensitivity and selectivity. He has a wealth of experience in synthesizing highly functional molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for specific recognition of pharmaceuticals, mycotoxins, and endocrine disrupting compounds in water. He is also a member of the Environmental Science Council at Carleton University.

Dr. Edward P.C. Lai's research interests include:

• Instrumental analysis of biochemical and environmental samples
• Using new photochemical, electrochemical, chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques to develop new analytical methods for enhanced sensitivity and selectivity