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Derek Gray is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University. His profile is listed on the department's faculty page, where he is identified as an Emeritus Professor. No additional details regarding his research, publications, or academic career are provided in the available information.
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Derek G. Gray is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, specializing in cellulose nanomaterials, chiral nematic suspensions and films of cellulose nanocrystals, and lignocellulosic materials. His research explores the synthesis, characterization, and application of cellulose-based nanomaterials, with a focus on their self-assembly behavior and optical properties. Gray's work includes the study of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions, their phase transitions, and interactions with ionic species. His research also addresses the surface chemistry of cellulose and its functionalization for applications such as water treatment and optically variable materials.