Christopher Wiebe

BSc, MSc, PhD

Dr. Christopher Wiebe is a quantum material scientist who began his university career at The University of Winnipeg with a BSc in Physics and Chemistry. He returned to UWinnipeg in 2009 as a Professor of Chemistry, and has since become one of the most accomplished members of the Chemistry department.

Chris has an impressive research and teaching career and an international reputation in physical chemistry, neutron scattering, and complex magnetism. He is recognized globally for his leadership in crystal growth, crystallography, and bulk property measurements.

He has over sixty million dollars in research funding to date, including an NSERC Discovery Grant and a one million-dollar CFI grant. He also became a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Quantum Materials Discovery.

Many of the materials that Dr. Wiebe designs in his laboratory have profound technological applications. One of his research specialties – high temperature superconductivity – has the potential to change the world, much like the silicon revolution did.

Chris has produced over 130 publications in top-quality journals. He was a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Fellow of the Quantum Materials division of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

Chris built a research program at UWinnipeg with a number of exceptional students. His mentorship is commendable and has led to many successful research careers.

For demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship, The University of Winnipeg is proud to honour Dr. Christopher Wiebe with The Erica and Arnold Rogers Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship.