We are a new astrochemistry group based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. We use laboratory experiments and data from radio telescopes to unravel the formation of molecules in interstellar space to understand the evolution of the chemical ingredients for life.
Research
We build instruments to simulate processes that occur in the cold depths of interstellar space. Our experiments use a combination of ultra-high vacuum chambers, pulsed lasers, infrared and mass spectrometers, and cryogenic technologies. We use telescopes to observe interstellar molecules and study how those molecules form and are destroyed in the harsh conditions of space.
Group
Recent Lab News
- Cosmic Rays 4!Elsa presented her work on a laboratory study of the cosmic ray bombardment of icy troilite at Cosmic Rays 4: …
- ECLA 2026!Carina presented a poster about her work on the photodesorption efficiency of O(3P) from water ices at the European Conference …
- Ilsa, Tom, Reace and Sam attend the Aromatic Universe in London, ON!Members of the UBC Astrochem lab presented at the Aromatic Universe meeting in London, Ontario, in early July. The conference …
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- ISMS 2026!Haley, Tom, Elsa, Reace, and Grace gave presentations on their research at the 2026 edition of the International Symposium on …
- WCUCC 2026Nyx and Grace participated in the Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference hosted at UBC this May. This conference highlights excellence …
