Dr. Shiva Mohajernia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta (U of A). Before joining U of A, she was the catalysis group leader at the University of Siegen, Germany. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2020 in the department of Material science and engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. She gained her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in materials science and engineering from the University of Tehran and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran, respectively.

mohajernia@ualberta.ca

Dr. Sadegh Pour-Ali is an associate scientist in the NRGMATs group within the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta (U of A). He is also an associate professor at Sahand University of Technology. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2018 from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, with a thesis on the passivity and oxidation behavior of ultrafine-grained stainless steels. He also completed a one-year research stay at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. Currently, his primary research focus is on energy materials.

spourali@ualberta.ca

I grew up in Muscat, Oman where I studied Chemical and Process Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University. My first venture during undergrad into research started with synthesis of carbon nanotubes from date palm stems and their characterization. I started my studies at the University of Alberta in September 2022 as an MSc student prior to switching to the PhD program and joining NRGMATs, where I am studying the fabrication of hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for water electrolysis. Outside of work I enjoy reading books and painting.

usuliman@ualberta.ca

I am a Libyan Canadian who spent half my life in Qatar. I obtained my B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. Following that, I worked for a year as a research assistant at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI). My previous work included a mixture of computational and experimental work where I worked on organic photovoltaics, designing carbon neutral industrial parks, designing and modeling reactors for photocatalytic hydrogen production, as well as modeling microkinetics of pipe corrosion. My current work focuses on studying how electrochemical techniques impact glycerol oxidation systems using known electro-catalysts.

kubbar@ualberta.ca

Growing up in South India, I always had a fascination for science and technology. I pursued my bachelor’s degree in the field of chemical and electrochemical engineering at CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute, where my initial research focused on polymers and MXenes for electrocatalytic Hydrogen production. Later my research focused on catalyzing and characterizing PEM fuel cells. In September 2023, I began my journey as an MSc student at the University of Alberta, where I was thrilled to join the NRGMATs team and continue my exploration of electrochemical technologies and advancements.

sujakani@ualberta.ca

I grew up in Naein, a small city in central Iran, where environmental issues were as common as morning tea. This exposure probably sparked my interest in environmental research. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Tehran, where my research was microwave-assisted selective leaching of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries, I am now focused on the nanofabrication of nickel oxide (NiO) electrodes using glancing angle deposition (GLAD) for electrochemical water splitting in NRGMATs group. This research aims to enhance the efficiency of the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) by creating thin films with increased surface area and active sites for sustainable hydrogen generation application.

borhani@ualberta.ca

I grew up in Tehran and completed my Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology, where I worked on fabricating Zein-Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers using the electrospinning method. I have always been passionate about contributing to environmental sustainability and addressing environmental challenges, which led me to pursue a Master's degree as a member of the NRGMATs group at the University of Alberta, where my research focuses on the nanofabrication of electrocatalysts using the sputtering method to advance water splitting technologies for hydrogen generation.

hajialig@ualberta.ca

I’m currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta alongside a Certificate in Sustainability. I’ve always enjoyed subjects such as chemistry, physics, and math, and I have an interest in pursuing research. Ever since learning about climate issues from a young age, it has been both fascinating and terrifying at the same time. I hope to build my knowledge of clean and sustainable energy sources while improving my lab and research skills. In my free time, I enjoy reading and volunteering for different organizations. I also have an interest in space and history!

tmahmood@ualberta.ca

I am currently in my first year of Engineering at the University of Alberta, with a strong interest in pursuing research and a career in the sustainable energy sector. From a young age I have always been fascinated by the potential of renewable energy, seeing it as something that benefits everyone. This interest has grown over time and through working with NRGMATs I hope to be able to expand my knowledge on sustainable energy and contribute to a greener future. In my free time, I enjoy reading and staying active!

soney@ualberta.ca