Professor Kagan Kerman (Principle Investigator), kagan.kerman@utoronto.ca
Aegean University (1998): BPharm Pharmacy
Aegean University with Professor Mehmet Ozsoz (2001): MSc Analytical Chemistry,
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)with Professor Eiichi Tamiya, (2005): Ph.D. Materials Science,
Professor Eiichi Tamiya & Professor Kazuhiko Matsumoto at JAIST & Osaka University (06/2005-01/2007): Post-doctoral Fellow
Professor Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz at University of Saskatchewan and the University of Western Ontario (01/2007-08/2008): Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. Meissam Noroozifar (Senior Research Associate) m.noroozifar@utoronto.ca
BSc, Applied Chemistry, University of Sistan and Baluchestan (USB)
MSc, Analytical Chemistry, University of Tabriz
PhD, Analytical Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran
Faculty, University Professor at USB
Visitor Professor, University of Carleton (Prof. Edward Lai’s Lab, Capillary electrophoresis)
Visitor Professor and sabbatical, University of Toronto (Prof. Kagan Kerman’s Lab, Biosensor)
Yilei Xue (Ph.D.)
e-mail: yilei.xue@mail.utoronto.ca
Yilei earned her Bachelor of Science in the Chemistry Specialist program at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) and completed her Master of Chemistry at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), working under the supervision of Professor Nagl. Her master’s research focused on analyzing the antibacterial properties of films integrated onto a digital microfluidic device coupled with an oxygen sensor layer. Currently, she is developing electrochemical sensors and optimizing ceramic membranes for applications in microbial fuel cells. In her spare time, she enjoys petting her cats and traveling.
Zixin (Tuesday) Yu (Ph.D. Candidate)
e-mail: zixin.yu@mail.utoronto.ca
Tuesday completed her Bachelor of Science in the Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Specialist program at UTSC. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research under the supervision of Dr. Kerman, focusing on the simultaneous determination of biomolecules using modified electrochemical sensors. Currently, she is working on the development of electrochemical biosensors incorporating enzymes, DNA, and other biocomponents for detecting pollutants in wastewater and ecosystems under so-supervision with Dr. Bernie Kraatz. Outside of her research, she enjoys dancing and photography.
Ahmer Imam (Ph.D. Student)
e-mail: ahmer.imam@mail.utoronto.ca
Ahmer completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Chemistry (Specialist). He did his undergraduate thesis in Biosensors with Prof. Kerman and went onto work in a Battery startup company before returning for graduate studies where he now works on developing materials for Energy Storage devices such as Batteries and Hybrid Capacitors, as a co-supervision with Prof. Voznyy. During his spare time, he enjoys playing Basketball, World of Warcraft, and Minecraft.
Undergraduate Students (Supervised research)
Hayley Wong (CHMD90 student)
Hayley is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Specialist program. She is currently working on the synthesis of Metformin derivatives as a repurpose therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease. She is co-supervised by Dr. Dalili and Dr. Kerman. She is interested in pharmaceutical sciences and the overall drug discovery process. Outside of research, she likes watching anime, listening the music, and going to opera with friends.