Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Department of Chemistry

In the Media

  1. W. A. E. McBryde Medal, 2015.
  2. Tajima Prize of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), 2012.
  3. W. Lash Miller Award of The Electrochemical Society (ECS) Canadian Section, 2011.
  4. AQ (The Magazine of Simon Fraser University), April 2009, Page: 7: Computer and heath.
  5. Analytical Chemistry Latest News, March 26, 2009: DNA aggregates detected as hot spots in electrofluorescence of SAMs.
  6. Canadian Chemical News (ACCN), January 2009, Vol.61 (No.1). Page 6; SFU uses regular CD drive for medical tests.
  7. The Tri-City News, Dec. 11, 2008; DNA on computer CD could let you know if you’re OK.
  8. CityTV Vancouver (Channel 13), Breakfast Television, Nov. 24, 2008.
  9. Vancouver 24 Hours, Nov. 24, 2008; Prof finds new DVD use.
  10. World Journal, Nov. 21, 2008; Home computer drive also can help with biomedical diagnosis.
  11. SingTao Daily News, Nov. 21, 2008: CD-based diagnostic devices.
  12. Omni TV (Channel 8), Mandarin / Cantonese Daily News, Nov. 20, 2008.
  13. News and Views in Nature 2008, 456, 178-179: Home diagnostics to music.
  14. SpectroscopyNow, Nov. 1, 2008: DIY Instrumentation.
  15. Editors’ Choice in Science 2007, 316, 1670: Droplets hanging around.
  16. SpectroscopyNow, Nov. 1, 2006: Print yourself a spectrometer.
  17. AFMNet: ADVANCE, 2005/06: Flipping the molecular switches for food safety.
  18. CSC Fred Beamish Award 2004: Canadian Chemical News (ACCN), May 2004. page 34.
  19. Simon Fraser University News, May 13, 2004: Yu recognized for innovation.
  20. Ming Pao, Dec. 26, 2003: Excellence in research: Professor Yu’s DNA studies at SFU.
  21. Vancouver Sun, Nov. 25, 2003: Incredible tiny inventions
  22. Small research given large grants: Simon Fraser University News, November 27, 2003. Page 6.
  23. Silicon Valley North, 12/2003: Multidisciplinary team project: big things from small packages.
  24. CNC/IUPAC Travel Award for 2003: Canadian Chemical News (ACCN), September 2003. Page 34.
  25. Gold 2003: Highlights of this international conference on the science, technology and industrial applications: Gold Bulletin 2003, vol 36, number 4, page 149.
  26. The Scientist, Nov. 11, 2002: Array on an old CD.
  27. Canadian Chemical News (ACCN), February 2002; Prospecting for gold.
  28. Photonics Spectra, December 2001, page 50; Recordable CDs are source of gold substrates.