معرفی
Nariman Yousefi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on innovative nanomaterial solutions for global water challenges, particularly through the development of graphene-based filtration technologies.
Education:
- PhD, McGill University (2019)
- MEng, McGill University (2015)
- BSc, Sharif University of Technology (2009)
Yousefi's research centers on graphene and 2D nanomaterials for environmental applications, with emphasis on self-assembled 3D macrostructures that remove contaminants including heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. His work bridges environmental nanotechnology and advanced water treatment, creating eco-friendly solutions scalable from household jugs to industrial systems. The Yousefi Lab develops bio-inspired nanomaterials that mimic natural processes for superior contaminant adsorption and degradation.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward multifunctional, sustainable water treatment systems, with increasing focus on enzymatic degradation mechanisms, 3D-printed platforms, and point-of-use applications for underserved communities. This research addresses critical gaps in removing emerging contaminants that conventional technologies cannot filter.
Scientific Awards:
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, NSERC
- C. Ellen Gonter Environmental Chemistry Award, American Chemical Society
- Relève étoile Louis-Berlinguet Best Researcher Award, FQRNT
- Eugenie Ulmer-Lamothe Chemical Engineering Award and Lars and Alberta Firing Graduate Fellowship, McGill University
As principal investigator of the Yousefi Lab for Self-assembled Nanomaterials, he mentors graduate students while collaborating with institutions like the American Chemical Society. His work has attracted significant recognition including the prestigious Banting Fellowship, indicating strong potential for continued impact in environmental nanotechnology and sustainable engineering solutions.
The lab maintains active industry and cross-institutional partnerships, with research directly addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) through practical, scalable technologies applicable from Canadian northern communities to developing nations.
