The MATTER team is thrilled to celebrate our Principal Investigator, Dr. Hossein Kazemian, who has been honoured with UNBC’s 2025 University Excellence in Research Award.
This university-wide distinction recognizes Dr. Kazemian’s trail-blazing work on porous materials for environmental monitoring and remediation, as well as his steadfast commitment to training and mentorship. Through innovative projects spanning metal–organic frameworks, biopolymers, and natural zeolites, he has advanced knowledge while empowering countless undergraduate and graduate researchers across disciplines.
As Director of Northern Analytical Lab Services (NALS), Dr. Kazemian also champions a collaborative research culture that provides students and partners with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and real-world problem-solving opportunities.
We are proud to see his leadership and scientific impact recognized at the highest level. Congratulations, Hossein—and thank you to every member of MATTER and NALS whose hard work and curiosity make achievements like this possible.
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