Jonathan V. is a Associate Dean STEM Research - College of Natural and Applied Science, University of Alberta at Royal Society of Chemistry. Colleagues describe him as "I was part of the Veinot group from 2004-2007, doing a masters research project on the synthesis and characteristics of polysiloxane nanofibres. I really enjoyed my time spent working with Jon. I use the word with and not for Jon, because I truly felt that the group was a team where individual’s ideas were supported and encouraged. Jon was always willing to let me take on whatever aspect of a project interested me and only occasionally nudged me in a different direction when I lost focus. If I was ever in a rut with my research, he always had helpful suggestions to get me going again. When it came time to finish, Jon was very supportive and helpful with job applications and reference letters. After completing my thesis, I moved to the Earth and Atmospheric Science Department at the U of A to run the SEM lab. I’ve spent 3 years here and now I’m about to start a new position as an engineering in training for an engineering consulting company that specializes in non-destructive testing and asset integrity/management. I would recommend anyone who is interested in nanomaterials to join the group (even if you don’t know you’re interested his energy is infectious). I think it speaks volumes about a professor if you are still friends with them after finishing your degree."