The creation of useful substances, and finding new ways of using existing ones, are at the heart of modern science and technology evolution. The continued scientific advancement of new materials is essential for the global development of an ecologically clean environment, renewable energy sources, and ultimately, a better quality of life. Computational Nanoscientist, Fedor Naumkin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science, has spent nearly three decades developing molecular systems to guide scientific advancement. His research program concentrates on predicting new stable structures and compositions; investigating relationships between various properties; and ultimately, designing systems with desirable characteristics. Practical applications include the development of new materials with unique properties, novel catalytic agents, elements of molecular electronics and machinery, molecular storage and transport, and energy storage at the molecular level. A Project Leader of Collaborative Laboratory for Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (CLAIM), Dr. Naumkin's latest work focuses on modelling novel molecular systems and processes in order to inspire and guide experiments. These systems are anticipated to have various useful properties such as high sensitivity to light, yielding efficient detection, and highly efficient storage of energy at molecular levels; increased polarity facilitating the development of novel stable aggregates of molecules up to materials, and to lead to new types of chemical reactions. Drawn to its interdisciplinary nature, Dr. Naumkin joined in 2004 as an Assistant Professor and was appointed to his current role in 2009. His previous international experience includes Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto; INTAS Visiting Researcher in the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, England; MPI Visiting Scientist in the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Germany; Royal Society post-doctoral fellow in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sussex, England; and Senior Research Associate in the General Physics Institute at the Russian Academy of Science. Dr. Naumkin received his Master of Science in Physics (Honours) from Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute, and his Doctorate in Laser Physics (Theoretical) from the General Physics Institute (RAS) in Moscow, Russia. Ontario Tech University's  Ontario Tech University