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Members

Meet the researchers, students, and postdoctoral fellows who drive our work in computational catalysis, materials discovery, and sustainable energy technologies.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Samira Siahrostami

  • Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, 911³Ô¹Ï
  • Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, Surface Electrocatalysis and Electrochemical Transformations
  • Associate Member, Department of Physics, 911³Ô¹Ï
  • Editor, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Education & Academic Experience: Shiraz University, Technical University of Denmark, Stanford University, University of Calgary

 

Postdoctoral Fellows

Dr. Josianne Owona

Postdoc

  • Projects: Electrochemical Activation of Methane to Value-added Oxygenates, CO2 Reduction Reaction, Water Electrolysis
  • Hobbies: Running, Hiking, Soccer, Reading 
  • Education: Institute of Molecular Science (ISM), Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC)

 

Graduate Students

Rebecca Gerber

PhD Student

  • Projects: Electrochemical Activation of Methane to Value-added Oxygenates, Oxygen Reduction Reaction, Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Nitrate Reduction Reaction  
  • Hobbies: I really appreciate and enjoy the nature that is provided to us by being in the Lower Mainland. I go on multiple overnight hikes each year and have even summited a few of the peaks visible from 911³Ô¹Ï! 
  • Education: Capilano University, 911³Ô¹Ï

 

Ugochukwu Nwosu

PhD Student

  • Projects: CO2 Reduction Reaction, Nitrate Reduction Reaction 
  • Hobbies: Hiking
  • Education: University of California, Berkeley, University of Calgary

 

Ibrahim Shomope

MSc Student

  • Projects: Ammonia Synthesis 
  • Hobbies: Outside of research, Ibrahim is an avid football player and Real Madrid supporter of over 20 years, playing as a striker. He also follows tennis and American football. Ibrahim enjoys travelling and sightseeing, and has a passion for adventure activities including rock climbing and zip-lining. He is also passionate about giving back to his community and has been actively involved in the FoodClique Support Initiative, a community development effort focused on food support.
  • Education: University of Lagos, American University of Sharjah 

 

Undergraduate Students

Mariya Konovalova

Vice-President Research USRA

  • Project: CO2 Reduction Reaction. 
  • Hobbies: Crocheting, Playing with my dog Orbi, Playing volleyball. 
  • Education: 911³Ô¹Ï

 

 

Benjamin Kervin

NSERC USRA 

  • Projects: NOx Electrochemical Oxidation, Oxygen Evolution Reaction 
  • Hobbies: I enjoy hiking when given the chance.
  • Education: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 911³Ô¹Ï

 

Dylan Besse

UG Research Assistant 

  • Projects: Water Electrolysis for OH Radicals Synthesis
  • Hobbies: Taekwondo and playing video games
  • Education: Simon Fraser Unversity

 

 

Emmanuel Noori

UG Research Assistant 

  • Projects: CO2 Reduction Reaction
  • Hobbies: Woodworking
  • Education: 911³Ô¹Ï 

 

 

Sahil Brar

UG Research Assistant 

  • Projects: Oxygen Reduction Reaction
  • Hobbies: Playing Fortnite and doing exercise
  • Education: University of Fraser Valley

 

Join our Team

Are you interested in joining our team as a graduate student, collaborating on research, or partnering with us as a sponsor? We'd be delighted to hear from you. 

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Alumni

Avneet Bhuller, UG Researcher, 2025-2026
Dr. Lanna EB Lucchetti, PDF, 2024-2025
Khai Tran, VPR USRA, 2025
Roy He, NSERC USRA, 2025