Matter

Material Technology

Environmental Research

Environmental Remediation and Sustainability

We aim to mitigate the adverse effects of human activities on ecosystems by developing sustainable solutions through advanced material and environmental chemistry. This includes soil decontamination, air quality improvement, and water treatment innovations that reduce environmental impact and enhance ecological resilience.

Air Quality and Public Health

We focus on reducing health risks associated with poor air quality by advancing our understanding of air pollutant dynamics and developing innovative control technologies. Our research aims to improve community health by effectively monitoring and mitigating air pollution.

Advanced Materials for Environmental Applications

We aim to reduce environmental impact through the creation of advanced materials tailored for specific applications, including carbon capture, sustainable packaging, and water purification. By exploring the synthesis and application of novel materials, we contribute to a sustainable future and reduce human exposure to harmful substances.

Recent News

  • 🚨 We’re Hiring! Fully Funded MSc Position Available 🚨

    🚨 We’re Hiring! Fully Funded MSc Position Available 🚨 Our project on Development and Validation of an Analytical Method for Airborne Chromium Speciation and Field Comparison Study has recently been funded by WorkSafeBC, and we’re looking for a motivated MSc student with a strong chemistry background to join our team at University of Northern British…

  • We are hiring a Postdoc/Research Associate, urgently!This is an NSERC funded position

    About the job Job Posting: Postdoctoral Research Associate Position – Biopolymer Formulation and Sustainable Packaging Location: University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Prince George, with collaborative work at Vancouver Island with industry partners Position Type: Full-Time, 1.5-Year Contract (extendable based on project progression and performance) Start Date: ASAP – Applications accepted until the position…

  • Exciting Fieldwork Update: We transform the challenge of aquatic weed overgrowth into sustainable, organic compost.

    Despite the rain on Thursday, July 25, 2024, our graduate students Ada, Habib, and Fatemeh together with Dr. Kazemian had a productive day at Tabor Lake, collecting freshly harvested aquatic weeds for our ongoing research project. This work is part of a Mitacs-funded initiative aimed at transforming the challenge of aquatic weed overgrowth into an…

  • We are developing eco-friendly alternatives to EPS for food packaging

    On Friday, July 26, we enjoyed hearing from our postdoc Dr. Hossein Roohollahi at our biweekly group meeting at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).Hossein shared the fantastic progress he and our biopolymer team have made over the past year in developing eco-friendly alternatives to EPS for food packaging.🔬 The highlight was his work on…

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