Taraneh joined Hamzehpoor lab as a Ph. D. student in 2026 after completing her M.Sc. in Chemistry at Concordia University. Her research focuses on developing mechanochemical approaches to porous organic cages bearing stable organic radical units. When she is not in the lab, she is usually spending time with her dog Jackie or looking for a good coffee spot in Montreal. 

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Sam began his master’s research at l’Université de Montréal in 2026 under the co-supervision of Prof. Antonella Badia and Prof. Ehsan Hamzehpoor. His current research focuses on the synthesis of novel covalent organic framework thin films using Langmuir-Blodgett techniques. Outside lab info (one sentence)? yes

Jean began first as an undergraduate intern in 2025, before becoming a master student in fall 2026. His work focuses on the synthesis of high conjugated molécules to build semiconductors materials.

Outside the lab, he likes to play video games, chilling with friends or explore the world when he can. 

Leilani is a chemical engineering student at CPE Lyon, France, specializing in materials chemistry. She was a research intern at the Université de Montréal, where she focused on the design and synthesis of functional porous materials, particularly three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (3D COFs). Having lived and studied in diverse international settings, including the United States and French Polynesia, she brings a global perspective to her work. Outside the lab, she enjoys sports, traveling, and watching movies.

Jawed is a chemistry student at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France, in his final year of a Bachelor of Technology in Chemistry. He was a research intern at the Université de Montréal, where he focused on the synthesis of functional porous organic materials. Passionate about the science of formulation, his long-term ambition is to work in niche perfumery, bridging rigorous chemistry with sensory design. Outside the lab, he is a football player and a fragrance enthusiast. 

Aymen Ouallaf is a student of Moroccan origin living in Lyon, France. He is currently in his third year of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (BUT Chimie) at IUT Lyon 1. He is very close to his family and enjoys spending time with them, sharing good moments, laughing, and joking in a friendly atmosphere.

He is passionate about football, and he also enjoys cinema, nature, and travelling, which allow him to discover new places and broaden his horizons.

During his summer internship at LMOP2, he had the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment where he learned a lot and had a very positive experience both personally and professionally.