معرفی
Al-Amin Dhirani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, located in the Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories. His research focuses on nanoengineered materials, particularly quantum nanoengineered materials (q-NEMS), which exhibit emergent quantum phenomena. Key themes include bottom-up synthesis of nanostructured materials, development of novel fabrication techniques for 2D materials like MoS₂, and applications in green technologies and electrochemical sensing.
Research interests emphasize hybrid molecule-nanostructure states (HYMNS) that enhance optical/electrical properties, as well as advanced applications such as conductivity meters and water electrolysis materials. His lab has pioneered methods for defect healing in exfoliated MoS₂ and scalable assembly of nanostructured films. Recent achievements include student milestones like Steven Gravelsins’ PhD completion and Monique’s NSERC postdoc fellowship.
Located at 80 St. George Street, the Dhirani Lab collaborates on projects ranging from fundamental quantum transport studies to applied sensor technologies. The group actively publishes in top journals like ACS Nano and Communications Chemistry, with a focus on interdisciplinary material science and physics.
