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Biography
Dr Anna Garden is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Otago. She was previously a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Iceland in the group of Associate Professor Egill Skúlason and Professor Hannes Jónsson and prior to that completed her PhD at the University of Otago under the supervision of Professor Henrik Kjaergaard (now at the University of Copenhagen).
Research interests
Anna's research interests are focussed on using a computational approach to investigate catalysis of small molecule reactions on both extended and nanoparticle catalysts.
She is interested in understanding how the underlying physical and electronic structure of existing materials govern their catalytic properties. She is also interested in using this information to develop alternative catalysts for existing processes that may allow for more environmentally friendly production.
She uses both quantum mechanical and empirical methods in her research.
We can develop alternative catalysts for existing processes that may allow for more environmentally friendly production.
Dr Anna Garden
In the news
Annual Report
How can materials science offer a greener future for our planet? - Annual Report 2019
May 28, 2020
In 2019, we focused our annual regional showcase on 'NZ Innovation for Sustainability.'
Annual Report
Funding successes - Annual Report 2019
May 26, 2020
Funding successes for our investigators and their research programmes during 2019. This funding enables our researchers and collaborators to continue their breakthrough research in advanced materials and nanotechnology.
Annual Report
Awards - Annual Report 2019
May 26, 2020
This article from our 2019 Annual Report provides information about the range of awards received by MacDiarmid Institute Investigators over the past year.
Annual Report
Kōrero partnership with NZEI - Annual Report 2019
May 25, 2020
In partnership with the New Zealand Education Institute (NZEI), we held Kōrero sessions teaching nanoscience to early childhood and primary teachers.
Read more about Kōrero partnership with NZEI - Annual Report 2019
In The Media
Converting nitrates: science’s alternative solution for clean drinking water
June 20, 2019
Associate Investigator Dr Anna Garden may be the scientist to solve the nitrate problem in Canterbury's municipal water supplies.
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Annual Report
Virtual materials - Annual Report 2018
April 8, 2019
Our researchers use computers to reproduce conditions unachievable in a lab, such as the magnetic forces inside a white dwarf star.
Annual Report
Kōrero partnership with NZEI - Annual Report 2018
April 8, 2019
Kōrero sessions were again held around the country – with two sessions held in each of three centres (Auckland 120 attendees, Wellington 32, Christchurch 49).
Read more about Kōrero partnership with NZEI - Annual Report 2018
Events
NZ Innovation for Sustainability - Gore (14 October)
September 18, 2019
Come and hear MacDiarmid Institute scientists talk about how materials science is offering a greener future for our planet.
Read more NZ Innovation for Sustainability - Gore (14 October)
Podcasts
Element of the Week - Hydrogen (H)
July 30, 2019
Associate Investigator Dr Anna Garden introduces the element Hydrogen on RadioNZ Nights' Element of the Week segment.
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