Rafik Naccache

Rafik Naccache is an Associate Professor and Concordia University Research Chair (Tier II) in Sustainable Multifunctional Nanomaterials at Concordia University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research focuses on carbon dots and their applications in

• Sensing (pH, temperature, metals)
• Imaging (fluorescence and MRI probes)
• Catalysis (biodiesel production)
• Biomedical systems (neurite growth, antimicrobials)

Research Interests center on sustainable nanomaterials, particularly carbon dots with tunable optical properties for environmental and biomedical applications. His work explores

• Green synthesis methods using inexpensive precursors
• Multi-modal imaging techniques
• Catalytic processes for renewable energy
• Antimicrobial surface engineering

Scientific Contributions include

• Over 70 peer-reviewed publications
• Four U.S. provisional patents
• International conference presentations
• Cover/featured article recognition

Teaching encompasses core courses in general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and advanced nanomaterials characterization.