Kelly Meek, Concordia University

Research

polymers anion exchange membranes solid-state electrolytes electrochemical energy alkaline fuel cell electrolysis block copolymer morphology

Latest funding

Biodegradable, Bio-based Coatings for Controlled-Release Fertilizers
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$61,736
Block Copolymers for Electrochemical Energy
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$99,000

All 2 grants and awards

Biodegradable, Bio-based Coatings for Controlled-Release Fertilizers

Principal investigatorNSERC2025Advantage

Principal investigators: Meek, Kelly

Keywords: Polymers, rubber and plastics; Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides)

$61,736

Block Copolymers for Electrochemical Energy

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Meek, Kelly

Keywords: polymers; anion exchange membranes; solid-state electrolytes; electrochemical energy; alkaline fuel cell; electrolysis; block copolymer; morphology; ion conductivity; polymer alkaline stability

$99,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: polymers Dear Professor Meek, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on polymers connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Biodegradable, Bio-based Coatings for Controlled-Release Fertilizers" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]