Members

At MATTER, our team is the essence of our identity! Each current member, alumni, and honorary member has uniquely contributed to our vision and mission. Explore this remarkable group and all they have accomplished.

Principal Investigator

  • Hossein Kazemian

    Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences Program, GEES Department, Faculty of Environment

    Originally from Iran, I now lead the Northern Analytical Laboratory Services at the University of Northern British Columbia, focusing on environmental and material chemistry. I am dedicated to mentoring scientists and advancing sustainable environmental solutions.

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Current Members

  • Maryam Ghaffarzadeh

    Graduate Student (PhD)
    Maryam joined the MATTER team in September 2025 as a PhD student working on a Mitacs-funded collaboration with Canfor Pulp Ltd. Her research focuses on developing sustainable alternatives in pulp production by exploring innovative fibre sources, recycling strategies, and new product development approaches to strengthen the resilience of British Columbia’s…
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  • Shohreh Mohammadi

    Graduate student
    Shohreh is a PhD student working on the project titled “Development and Validation of an Analytical Method for Airborne Chromium Speciation and Field Comparison Study.” Her research focuses on developing and validating a robust analytical method to accurately distinguish and quantify trivalent (Cr(III)) and hexavalent (Cr(VI)) chromium species in airborne…
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  • Banchamlak Bemerw Kassaun

    NSERC industrial Postdoc
    Banchi specializes in polymer chemistry and material science, focusing on developing an eco-friendly Styrofoam substitute for sustainable food packaging. She is dedicated to enhancing eco-friendly packaging solutions.
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  • Ahmad Jalil

    Graduate Student
    PhD student at UNBC with an undergrad in health science, specializing in air quality research focused on characterization. Member of the Matter team since 2020, dedicated to advancing understanding of air quality impacts.
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  • Hossein Roohollahi

    Mitacs Accelerate Industrial Post-doctorate
    Hossein Roohollahi, Ph.D., specializes in chemical engineering with a focus on plant-based biopolymers for various applications. Part of the Matter team at UNBC since 2023, he is dedicated to advancing the development of sustainable materials.
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  • Tina Fathalipour Ardabili

    Graduate Student
    Tina holds a BSc and MSc in Physics and began her PhD in Environmental Science at UNBC in September 2025. As part of the biopolymers research team, she is developing sustainable lignin-based biopolymers through 3D printing and advanced processing, with a focus on circular economy applications such as packaging and…
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  • Prof. Aderonke O. Oyeyiola

    Research Associate / Post Doc
    Aderonke O. Oyeyiola, Ph.D., a visiting researcher at UNBC (2023-2024), focuses on analytical and environmental chemistry. Her project involves the development, characterization, and optimization of low-cost, environmentally friendly adsorbents for nutrient removal and recovery in wastewater.
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  • Muhammad Tahir

    Graduate Student
    Muhammad, a Masters student in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), joined the Matter team in 2024. With a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, his research focuses on testing new biodegradable and compostable biopolymers. His work aims to address environmental challenges…
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  • S. Fatemeh Nouroozi

    Graduate Student

    S. Fatemeh Nouroozi, a Ph.D. candidate in inorganic chemistry, specializes in nanotechnology and solid catalysts. Her research focuses on advancing applications in inorganic chemistry, with a particular emphasis on nanoscale materials and catalytic systems.

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  • Habibollah Bahman

    Graduate Student

    Habibollah Bahman, a Master’s student and former international visiting Ph.D. candidate at UNBC (2022-2023), focuses on Polymer Engineering-Color Science and Technology. His research involves using Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) to remove dyes like Malachite Green, Methylene Blue, and Rhodamine B from solutions.

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  • Leila Doudey

    Graduate Student

    Leila Doudey, a Master’s student and former international visiting Ph.D. candidate at UNBC (2022-2023), focuses on the valorization of Tunisian dam sediments into zeolitic materials and their environmental applications, exploring sustainable solutions in chemistry.

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  • Ariadna López

    Graduate Student

    Ariadna López, a Mitacs Globalink Intern in 2021 and MSc student at UNBC (2023-2025), collaborates on Climate Catalytic research and carbon remediation technologies, enhancing environmental sustainability through innovative solutions.

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