Ivan Casselman

PhD Candidate

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Education:
Assoc Degree in Jazz Music (Vancouver Island University)
B.A in Anthropology (University of Victoria)
MSc in Ethnobotany (University of Kent)

Research interests / background

Ivan is currently a PhD candidate working on the molecular phylogeny and phytochemisty of Salvia divinorum. He has a strong foundation in fieldwork methodology as well as a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, bio-medicine and botany as it applies to his research interests. His overall methodological focus is on developing and improving innovative grass roots technologies and the flow of information through emerging technologies. His main research interest are plants which create heightened states of consciousness, social models of psychoactive use and the development of novel natural product therapies.

Other Activities

• International Officer - CRUX postgraduate student association

Updated: 07 July 2012