Welcome to the Baker Lab at Queen’s University
The chemical industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with a two-fold dependence on fossil fuels: both as starting materials and as an energy source for chemical reactions. Our research program works to reduce fossil fuel usage, by developing carbon-neutral and carbon-negative chemical processes, using renewable electricity as an energy source and sustainable materials as building blocks. We integrate electrochemical reaction optimization with catalyst and reactor design, supported by detailed analysis of mechanistic pathways, to decrease waste and better prepare these processes for industrial implementation. Ultimately, the research in the Baker lab will reduce the carbon footprint of the chemical industry while maintaining production of valuable chemical goods.
Dante’s Poster at GCI Symposium
Master’s student Dante Flores attended the 10th Annual Green Chemistry Initiative (GCI) Symposium “Thinking Green(er) in Daily Life” at the University of Toronto from May
End of Semester Celebration
As we approach the end of the 2024-25 school year, the Baker group celebrated at a local Kingston restaurant. Great work from the team this
Spencer gets his Iron Ring!
On Sunday March 23rd, undergraduate student Spencer McCluskey received his iron ring at the ceremony in Kingston, ON. Congrats Spencer!
Congratulations to Spencer on an Excellent Poster Presentation!
Spencer McCluskey, co-supervised by Dr. Baker and Dr. De France, presented his undergraduate thesis work from the fall semester at the poster session on December
Dr. Rachel Baker Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 List for Science
Dr. Rachel Baker was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for the Science Category for 2025. This news was highlighted by the Queen’s
Queen’s/RMC Poster Day 2024
On October 10 2024, the Queen’s and RMC Chemical Engineering departments held a poster day for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research. Baker