avril 16, 2024

Team

Principal Investigator: Ali Nazemi

Ali grew up in Mianeh, Iran, and obtained his B.Sc. in Chemistry from K. N. Toosi University of Technology (Iran) in 2005. Then, he moved to Canada and completed his M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Toronto with Prof. Datong Song (2009) and his Ph.D. at The University of Western Ontario with Prof. Elizabeth R. Gillies (2013). After his graduate studies, Ali first spent two years (2014−2016) in England as a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Prof. Ian Manners at the University of Bristol and then came back to Canada at Queen’s University (2016−2017) to work with Prof. Cathleen M. Crudden as a postdoctoral fellow. In January 2018, Ali started his independent career as an assistant professor at Université du Québec à Montréal. His group focuses on design, synthesis, and self- assembly of novel polymeric and dendritic systems to fabricate nanomaterials for applications in nanomedicine and in catalysis.

Email me: nazemi.ali@uqam.ca

Nadjib Kihal (2019 – present) (jointly supervised with Prof. Bourgault)

Nadjib obtained his PhD at the University of Paris in France. His research in the laboratories of Prof. Ali Nazemi and Prof. Steve Bourgeault focuses on understanding the self-assembly of peptide-conjugated molecule hybrids toward the design of novel molecular supra-structures. When not in the lab, Nadjib enjoys drawing and tinkering!

Email me: kihal.nadjib@courrier.uqam.ca

Marilyne Bélanger-Bouliga – PhD candidate (2020 – present)

Marilyne grew up in the countryside of Québec. She moved to Montreal at the age of 16 to pursue a 3-year technical degree in analytical chemistry at Cégep Ahuntsic. In 2017, she decided to enroll in the chemistry program at UQAM. During her second semester, she joined Prof. Nazemi’s group as the first member ever! 3 years have passed during which Marilyne has conducted research while completing her BSc. She is now a full-time MSc student in the Nazemi group. Her research mainly focuses on the development of metal-containing polymers and their corresponding nanoparticles.

Email me: belanger-bouliga.marilyne@courrier.uqam.ca

Nesrine Khitas – PhD candidate (2021 – present)

Nesrine obtained her PhD in polymer materials at the University of Sétif in Algeria. Then she moved to Canada to pursue another PhD in chemistry. Her research within prof Ali Nazemi’s group focuses on the development of hydrophobic, superhydrophobic and self-cleaning coatings for solar panels. When not in the lab, Nesrine enjoys cooking and discovering the city.

Email me: khitas.nesrine@courrier.uqam.ca

Loveline Domingue – MSc candidate jointly supervised with Prof. Schougaard (2021 – present)

Loveline grew up in Haiti. Then, she moved to Montreal and obtained her college degree in analytical chemistry at Collège Ahuntsic in 2018. She then worked for two years as a laboratory technician for the college while completing her bachelor’s degree at UQAM. She joined the groups of Prof. Nazemi and Prof. Schougaard in May 2021 as a joint MSc student.  Her research focuses on developing conductive redox polymers as organic electrodes for batteries. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and socializing with family and friends.

Email me: domingue.loveline@courrier.uqam.ca

Hossein Rasoul Mosaedi – MSc candidate (2022 – present)

Moi, Hossein Rasoul Masaedi, né à Ispahan (Iran) et titulaire d’un baccalauréat en chimie appliquée de l’Université Islamique Azad d’Iran (Ispahan) en 2009 et d’une maîtrise en chimie organique de l’Université d’État de Payame Noor (Ramsar) en 2014. Ayant 11 ans d’expérience à la Compagnie Nationale Iranienne du Pétrole et du Gaz depuis 2010, au sein de l’unité de laboratoire de contrôle de la qualité et des procédés de condensat du gaz naturel, après avoir décidé de poursuivre mes études en chimie des polymères. J’ai été accepté à l’UQAM pour un master de chimie et j’ai émigré pour poursuivre mes études et mes recherches dans le domaine de la chimie des polymères et des dendrimères afin de pouvoir mettre à jour mes connaissances et pouvoir innover dans ce domaine. J’aime consacrer mon temps à la lecture d’articles et de sport et être avec ma famille.

Email me: rasoulmosaedi.hossein@courrier.uqam.ca

Hichem Gamraoui – MSc candidate jointly supervised with Prof. Siaj (2022- present)

Hichem grew up in Algeria and holds a BSc degree in chemistry and obtained his MSc in macromolecular chemistry at the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Algeria. He joined the groups of Prof. Siaj and Prof. Nazemi in 2022 as a MSc student with the aim of updating knowledge, improving skills and innovating in this field. His research mainly focuses on the preparation of covalent organic framework-metal nanoparticle hybrid materials for catalytic applications. In his spare time, Hichem likes playing soccer, traveling and enjoy music.

Email me: Gamraoui.hichem@courrier.uqam.ca

Noémie Wilson-Faubert – MSc candidate (2023 – present)

Noémie is living on the north shore of Montreal and obtained her BSc in chemistry at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). After working in research in metallurgy, she discovered a big interest in the field of polymers and nanomaterials and in 2023, she joined Pr. Nazemi research group to work on self-healable and degradable polymers. Noémie likes to play sports, travelling, she loves nature and open-air activities but mostly spending time with her loved ones.

Email me: wilson-faubert.noemie@courrier.uqam.ca

Group Alumni

Carl Bowman (BSc NSERC-USRA 2023)

Corentin Darmana (Visiting MSc student from Université de Lorraine, France, Summer 2023)

Kundan Patel (Mitacs Globalink Summer Student 2023)

Thi Hong Diep Nguyen (PhD, 2019-2023)

Louise Neau (Visiting MSc student from Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux, France, June-November 2022)

Lucille Kuster (CQMF/QCAM BSc Summer Student 2022)

Eya Abed (Mitacs Globalink Summer Student 2022)

Dr. Arunava Maity (Postdoctoral Fellow, 2021-2022)

Brandon Andrade-Gagnon (MSc, 2019-2021)

Hanae Mahious (BSc NSERC-USRA, 2020)

Taraneh Javanbakht (Research Associate, 2018-2019)

Radja Mahious (BSc NSERC-USRA, 2018)

Iman Pitroipa (BSc Thesis, 2018)

Jason Malenfant (BSc, 2018)