I joined the Wilson Group in 2022 as a graduate student. I'm currently investigating quantum dot-sensitized photon upconversion in solid-state devices while also doing some optical spectroscopy on the side. I believe green chemistry is essential and of utmost importance for the pursuit of science, as well as in terms of finding solutions to many widespread issues. I'm excited to coordinate this year's symposium and continue the tradition of connecting, reflecting on, and advancing green chemistry across Canada and beyond.

I joined the Lautens group in 2022 as a PhD student. My research work focuses on carbofluorination chemistry. I completed my BSc and my MSc at U of T, focusing on catalysis, a green alternative to stoichiometric reactions. My goal in joining the GCI is to be a part of a community that is interested in looking for green, safe and efficient alternatives in chemistry that can have a positive and sustainable impact.

My name is Shine and I'm a 2nd year PhD. student in the Tran group. My research is the development of organic semiconductors with mechanically active properties. I'm very interested in solving issues in the world via innovations in chemistry. As website and blog coordinator, I'm hoping to develop a new website for GCI while also promoting our work to a broader audience.

I am a 4th year graduate student in the Song group studying small molecule activation by transition metals. I believe that green methods for the utilization of abundant small molecules is a fruitful area of research, and I hope to contribute to the GCI to further my passion for green chemistry.

I am a first year graduate student co-supervized with Prof. Helen Tran and Prof. Landon Edgar. This is my second year as symposium coordinator with the GCI and I'm looking forward to promoting green chemistry.

My name is Jacob Przywolski, and I am a first-year graduate student in the Seferos group. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, and have previously worked in the Stephan lab and then the Seferos lab for my undergraduate thesis project. Currently working on membrane polymers for use in CO2 electrolyzers. Outside of the group, I enjoy cooking and baking, playing video games, making cocktails, and spending time with friends.

Hi, this is Cici Yue. I am a third-year undergraduate student majoring Environmental Chemistry and Forest Conservation Science. This is my second year in GCI. In the past year I volunteered for the Green Chemistry symposium (2024). I wrote blog posts about experiments and new discoveries on Green Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. I believe green chemistry is essential to the development of chemistry as well as environmental pollution. I am excited about learning and promoting green chemistry in our community.

I’m a second year undergraduate student completing a double major in chemistry and biochemistry! I’m taking up a position working in a research lab on Hemoglobin binding and hope to apply green chemistry principles throughout my undergraduate degree.

I am a first-year graduate student in the Rousseaux group studying nickel-catalyzed reductive cross-couplings to make interesting molecules. I volunteered to help organize the GCI symposium hoping to promote green chemistry to a broader audience.

I’m a 3rd year PhD student working with Alán Aspuru-Guzik on molecular generative models for accelerated discovery. I hope to learn more about green chemistry and how machine learning can promote sustainable discovery.

I am a Ph.D. student in the Seferos group. My research involves the synthesis and characterization of monodisperse sequence-defined conjugated oligomers. I am keen on green chemistry and sustainable strategies for next-generation organic synthesis.

I am a first year graduate student in the Wilson Lab, interested in the synthesis and application of colloidal nanocrystals. It is centered around "greener" nanocrystal alternatives and has led to my interest in working with the GCI to both promote and learn more about green chemistry!

Hello! I’m Victoria, the Teaching Laboratory technician for the Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (I wear a pink lab coat, so it’s hard to miss me running around Lash Miller)!

I earned my BASc. in Chemical Engineering from UofT in June 2022 and started working here in August 2022 (couldn’t get enough of UofT!). I was very passionate about “green engineering” in my undergrad, especially in the oil and gas industry. In my 4^th year I published a research paper with two other peers that highlights the future of oil and gas in the next 25 years, and the need for this industry as a whole to shift towards cleaner and greener technologies!