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🚨 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…

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…

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…

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…

Very happy to share that our chapter titled “Metal-Organic Frameworks in Solid-Phase Microextraction” is now published in the book “Metal-Organic Frameworks in Analytical Sample Preparation and Sensing,” edited by colleagues Drs Verónica Pino Estevez, Jorge Pasán , and María José Trujillo-Rodríguez from Universidad de La LagunaThis comprehensive work, published by Elsevier, explores the advanced applications…

Today, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Dominic Reiffarth(Nick) Reifarth, one of the group’s experienced Mitacs postdocs, as he presented a captivating overview of his journey in scientific research at our bi-weekly group meeting at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Nick’s academic path is a remarkable story of passion and adaptability,…

We had our annual BBQ on June 15, 2024. A day of fun, socializing, games and good food!

Introduction The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is home to a dedicated research team that specializes in materials technology and environmental research. With a focus on innovative solutions and sustainable practices, this team is at the forefront of scientific advancements in these fields. Materials Technology Research One of the primary areas of focus for…

The Research Team at the University of Northern British Columbia The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is home to a dedicated research team specializing in materials technology and environmental research. This team of experts is committed to advancing knowledge and finding innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in these fields. Materials Technology Research The…

Introduction The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is home to a dedicated research team that focuses primarily on materials technology and environmental research. This team of experts is committed to advancing knowledge and finding innovative solutions to address the challenges facing our world today. Materials Technology Research One of the key areas of research…