Nhat Truong Nguyen is an assistant professor at the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University, Canada. He received his Master's degree at the University of Science and Technology, South Korea, and his Ph.D. degree in Materials Engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg under the supervision of Prof. Patrik Schmuki. Before joining Concordia University, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Toronto with Prof. Geoffrey Ozin. 

Camilo Perdomo-Madrigal obtained a BA in chemistry in 2011 and a MSc in chemistry in 2015 from the National University of Colombia. Currently, he is conducting his PhD in our research group, exploring new strategies for the synthesis of TiO2-based photocatalysts. When he's not in the lab, he's probably cooking and discovering new flavours and recipes in the kitchen.

Dinh Khang Vo earned his B.Eng (2023) and M.Eng (2025) in Chemical Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM, Vietnam. He is currently a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at Concordia University, where his research focuses on the development of advanced catalysts for CO₂ conversion and hydrogen generation. Driven by curiosity and a strong interest in sustainable energy technologies, he explores how advanced catalyst design can enable efficient and environmentally responsible chemical processes. Outside the laboratory, Khang can often be found at the gym, living by the motto: “Small steps, done consistently, lead to big change.”

Harwinder completed his M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry (Gold Medalist) from Panjab University and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry (Gold Medalist) from Chandigarh University. His research focuses on the rational design of nano-structured and heterojunction photocatalysts for solar-driven energy and environmental applications. At NaSEL, his doctoral work is centered on photocatalytic and photo-assisted processes for small-molecule transformations, including hydrogen generation and oxygen activation reactions, with an emphasis on understanding structure-activity relationships through materials synthesis, advanced characterization, and mechanistic studies. Prior to joining Concordia, he worked on bandgap engineering and charge-carrier trapping in transition-metal-oxide nanomaterials for photocatalytic pollutant degradation.

I completed my BS in Chemical Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2020 and did my MS in Chemical Engineering from National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, in 2023. Beside this, I worked at the Heterogeneous Catalysis Lab at NUST, where I developed advanced nanomaterials. I enjoy travelling and exploring old memories.

Rafiq is co-supervised with Prof. Pantcho Stoyanov.

Victor Jachinma Onwubiko earned his BSc in Chemistry from Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria (2019), and completed an MSc in Nanoscience at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (2025). Currently, he is conducting his PhD in our research group and developing innovative catalysts towards CO₂ conversion. Victor enjoys scrabble, cooking and fun time with peers 

Niloofar Golchin (Nili) is a master's student in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, having earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Persian Gulf University, Iran. After five years of dedicated professional work, She returned to academia with a renewed passion for research, driven by curiosity and a desire for deeper scientific exploration. Her research interests focus on carbon dot–TiO₂ nanocomposites for environmental applications, particularly in the photodegradation of emerging contaminants, where fundamental science meets real-world challenges. Beyond the laboratory, Nili enjoys spending time in nature, practicing calligraphy, and chasing new adventures—always curious, with or without a lab coat. 

Niloofar is co-supervised with Prof. Rafik Naccache (Chemistry and Biochemistry).

I am Zareen Suhara Nazeer Ali, a recent undergraduate in Biotechnology from India. Driven by a growing fascination with photocatalysis and nanomaterials, I am motivated to pursue a master’s degree to deepen my research expertise in these fields. Beyond the laboratory, I am an avid reader who enjoys exploring novels and thought-provoking articles, a habit that continually broadens my perspective and fuels my curiosity.