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.

I am a fourth-year PhD student in the Seferos group working on polymer and battery materials. I am glad to be part of the Green Chemistry Initiative and promote the green chemistry principles!

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. I'm looking forward to promoting green chemistry through the Seminar Series.

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.

I am a PhD candidate in the Seferos group, where I work on the synthesis and self-assembly of conjugated polymers. This is my third year in the GCI, where I'm returning to help with symposium funding. I've previously volunteered as treasurer and secretary.

I am a fourth-year undergraduate student completing my thesis in the Wilson group, investigating silver-based quantum dot-sensitized photon upconversion as a sustainable alternative to lead-based counterparts. As a member of the GCI since my first year, I look forward to promoting green practices in my new role as the Outreach Executive

Hello! As a PhD candidate in the Bender group at UofT, my research has focused on a holistic approach for synthesizing small organic molecules in a sustainable fashion to replace the need for petrochemicals in traditional organic synthesis. The final goal of my research is to integrate these synthetic targets into current technologies to allow for the sustainable fabrication of organic solar cells, medical imaging technologies, and industrially relevant dyes and pigments. I hope to spread awareness of the GCI to the local educational and industrial community in the coming months!

Hi my name is Rachel and I'm a first-year PhD student in the Korzynski group at UTM. My research focuses on modifying metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using inorganic chemistry techniques to develop novel platforms for heterogeneous catalysis. I joined GCI to help get UTM more involved with green chemistry and promote more sustainable research practices.

I am a first-year graduate student in the Murphy group working on developing a low-cost sensor to monitor ammonia emissions in poultry farms. I joined GCI to help promote green chemistry at UofT and in the chemistry community.

I am a first-year graduate student in the Seferos group working on the development of polymeric materials for applications in batteries. I did my undergrad at UBC with Prof. Mehrkhodavandi and Prof. Schafer. I am excited to be a part of GCI and promote green chemistry and sustainability.

I am a second-year PhD student in the Korzynski group exploring unique lanthanide reactivity and synthesizing tailored magnetic materials for information storage in classical and quantum computing. I joined the GCI and the symposium committee to inform myself of the multitude of ways that green chemistry fundamentals can be integrated into research practices. I am thrilled to take a greater role in the year's symposium and grow our community.

Hi! I'm Sarah Liu, a second-year undergraduate in the Biological Chemistry Specialist program. I'm very passionate about drug and cancer research, as well as sustainability. This is my first year as a member of the GCI and I'm excited to help spark the excitement for Green Chemistry and make a lasting impact by spreading knowledge in creative and meaningful ways!

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 am a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Seferos research group. My research focuses on developing bio-derived polymers for use in organic batteries. I'm passionate about sustainable materials and excited to be part of the GCI to support green chemistry initiatives.

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!