Jennifer Chen

Professor Jennifer Chen's research focuses on the synthesis and assembly of nanomaterials into 3D and 2D structures to derive novel optical, electrical, and chemical properties for sensing and solar applications. In particular we are interested in developing optical sensing systems that have high sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of target even in complex media. We are also interested in organizing different nanomaterials into hierarchical photonic structures for enhancing solar energy conversion processes. Through the strategic assembly of materials and extensive physical characterizations, we expect to achieve synergistic functionalities that can open up new designs of sensing platforms and photovoltaic devices.

René Fournier

Professor René Fournier studies, using computational chemistry approaches, atomic clusters that range in size from three atoms to thousands of atoms. His research also focuses on new computational techniques for electronic structure, global optimization, and simulation of systems with large numbers of atoms.

Ijaz Rouf

Professor Ijaz Rouf's research focuses on the development of cost effective, high efficiency semiconductor sensitized quantum dot solar cells, biosensors, detectors and medical devices for point of care diagnostics. 

Sergey Krylov

 Professor Sergey Krylov and his group focus their research on understanding the molecular mechanisms of diseases through using biophysical and bioanalytical approaches. The diseases of interest are cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and immune diseases. They are also interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern the fate of stem cells.

Sylvie Morin

Professor Sylvie Morin is a Canada Research Chair in Surface and Interfacial Chemistry. Her research goals are to understand formation of thin films and nanostructured materials and to relate their structures and morphology to their electrochemical/electronic, catalytic or/and magnetic properties.