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Experience
- Polymer Characterization, Research and Development (R&D) and +6 skills
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- Project work included preparation of PVC compounds and test specimens, assessing quality of additives, assessing product quality, optimizing compound formulations, as well as determining various mechanical, chemical, and compositional properties of PVC compounds (e.g. physical testing, rheology testing, fire testing, FTIR, DSC, TGA).
Gained thorough experience in technical report writing on results of project work. Reports and results would be presented and shared to R&D and stakeholders.Project work included preparation of PVC compounds and test specimens, assessing quality of additives, assessing product quality, optimizing compound formulations, as well as determining various mechanical, chemical, and compositional properties of PVC compounds (e.g. physical testing, rheology testing, fire testing, FTIR, DSC, TGA). Gained thorough experience in technical report writing on results of project work. Reports and results would be presented and shared to R&D and stakeholders.
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- Investigated the disperse-ability of carbon nanotubes in solvents with various polymer additives to formulate CNTs conductive inks. Prepared inks and produced composite films to assess and compare dispersion of CNTs and test conductivity of dried films. Conducted literature research on CNTs and polymer additives.Investigated the disperse-ability of carbon nanotubes in solvents with various polymer additives to formulate CNTs conductive inks. Prepared inks and produced composite films to assess and compare dispersion of CNTs and test conductivity of dried films. Conducted literature research on CNTs and polymer additives.
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- Worked primarily with CCTV Operator to complete daily mainline/lateral sewer inspections. Gained some experience doing flushing, smoke testing, and manhole inspections as well.Worked primarily with CCTV Operator to complete daily mainline/lateral sewer inspections. Gained some experience doing flushing, smoke testing, and manhole inspections as well.
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- Taught weekly piano lessons to 30 talented students and prepared several of them for practical examinations with the Royal Conservatory of MusicTaught weekly piano lessons to 30 talented students and prepared several of them for practical examinations with the Royal Conservatory of Music
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Education
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- Working under Professor Hamed Shahsavan and his SMART Lab. Research is focused on the development of micro-scale, multifunctional soft robots based on liquid crystal polymers.
https://www.thesmartlab.caWorking under Professor Hamed Shahsavan and his SMART Lab. Research is focused on the development of micro-scale, multifunctional soft robots based on liquid crystal polymers. https://www.thesmartlab.ca
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- Grade: 3.72 GPAGrade: 3.72 GPA
- Activities and societies: Chamber Choir, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer, CGUC Musical, former Athletic Rep at CGUCActivities and societies: Chamber Choir, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer, CGUC Musical, former Athletic Rep at CGUC
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- Graduated in 2024 with a BASc in Nanotechnology EngineeringGraduated in 2024 with a BASc in Nanotechnology Engineering
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Licenses & certificationsLicenses & certifications
- Core Team Member at EDGE Youth ProgramCore Team Member at EDGE Youth ProgramCore Team Member at EDGE Youth ProgramSt. Patrick's Church, WildfieldSt. Patrick's Church, WildfieldSep 2017 - Jun 2018 · 10 mosSep 2017 - Jun 2018 · 10 mosEducationEducation
- Volunteered as a member of the EDGE Core team at St. Patrick's Church in Wildfield, Ontario. Helped out in running bi-weekly youth group nights for youth grades 6-8 by leading in prayer, small groups, setting up activities, and more.Volunteered as a member of the EDGE Core team at St. Patrick's Church in Wildfield, Ontario. Helped out in running bi-weekly youth group nights for youth grades 6-8 by leading in prayer, small groups, setting up activities, and more.
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- ALPHA Youth LeaderALPHA Youth LeaderALPHA Youth LeaderSt. Michael’s Church, WaterlooSt. Michael’s Church, WaterlooSep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 1 moSep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 1 moEducationEducation
- Volunteering as a youth leader at the ALPHA youth ministry program at St. Michael’s Church, Waterloo, Ontario. Help out in running weekly youth group nights for youth grades 5-12 by leading prayers, planning and executing activities, preparing presentations, and having discussions.Volunteering as a youth leader at the ALPHA youth ministry program at St. Michael’s Church, Waterloo, Ontario. Help out in running weekly youth group nights for youth grades 5-12 by leading prayers, planning and executing activities, preparing presentations, and having discussions.
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SkillsSkills
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- Research And Development Engineer at IPEX Group of CompaniesResearch And Development Engineer at IPEX Group of Companies
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- Research And Development Engineer at IPEX Group of CompaniesResearch And Development Engineer at IPEX Group of Companies
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- EnglishEnglishNative or bilingual proficiencyNative or bilingual proficiency
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Limited working proficiencyLimited working proficiency
SMART-Lab
Smart Materials for Advanced Robotic Technologies
https://www.thesmartlab.ca/team
Principal Investigator
Hamed Shahsavan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Education?
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PhD, University of Waterloo, 2017
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MASc, University of Waterloo, 2012
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BSc, Sharif University of Technology, 2009
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Appointments?
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Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo , Canada (2020-present)
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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Germany (2017-2020)
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Visiting Scholar, Tampere University, Finland (2018)
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Visiting Scholar, Kent State University, USA (2015-2017)
Dr. Hamed Shahsavan is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He obtained his PhD in chemical engineering and nanotechnology from the University of Waterloo in 2017. In his graduate studies, Dr. Shahsavan's research was focused on the fabrication and characterization of bioinspired micro/nanostructured surfaces and their implications in fundamental studies of contact mechanics, and interfacial phenomena, such as adhesion, friction, and wetting. Fascinated by the rapidly growing fields of soft robotics and smart materials, he moved to Stuttgart in Germany, to embark on his postdoctoral research as an NSERC postdoctoral fellow at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. In this period, he mainly focused on the synthesis of different types of liquid crystalline elastomers, networks and gels to deploy them as shape-change programmable materials in soft robots and devices at millimeter to micrometer scale. During his PhD studies, Dr. Shahsavan was a visiting scholar in the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University, OH, USA. He was also a visiting scientist in the Smart Photonic Materials (SPM) research group at the University of Tampere in Finland. His current research interests revolve around the development of a variety of soft, stimuli-responsive, and programmable materials, and different fabrication methods for the manufacturing of small-scale mobile robots and devices.
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Mohsen Sharafi
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Mohsen Sharafi has Ph.D. in Animal Science with a focus on reproductive physiology. He is a reproductive physiologist specializing in improving fertility and reproductive performance. His research addresses key challenges in male reproductive physiology and various factors affecting fertility outcomes. Currently serving as a Scientist Research Manager in industry, he leads multiple research projects aimed at enhancing reproductive efficiency and fertility. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo, he collaborates with SMART-Lab on innovative research initiatives focused on smart technologies and novel strategies to address fertility challenges and improve reproductive outcomes.
Dr. Hamidreza Ebrahimi
Visiting Scientist
Dr. Ebrahimi has a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry and is an expert in the synthesis of nanoparticles. His research in the SMART-Lab is focused on the synthesis of bio-based ionic exchange membranes.
Visiting Scholars
Graduate Students
Yasaman Maddah
PhD Student
Yasaman has received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Polymer Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in 2019. Her master’s project was based on synthesizing a new hyper-branched structure of polyolefins and its subsequent rheological characterization. She currently works on synthesis and characterization of novel liquid crystal elastomers as her Ph.D. project.
Negin Bouzari
PhD Student
Negin received her B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran, Iran) in 2020. She has previously worked on modeling and analyzing different types of spiral dies used in blown film extrusion. She received her MASc from University of Waterloo in 2023 and her research was focused on self-healing, programmable hydrogels for soft robotic applications.
Negar Rajabi
PhD Student
Negar received her master's degree in Materials Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology in 2019. Her master project was based on the synthesis and characterization of an adhesive and injectable nanocomposite hydrogel as a potential surgical sealant. She currently works on stimuli-responsive smart materials.
Ian Kuula Ross
MASc Student
Ian has a BSc in Nanotechnology Engineering from University of Waterloo, where he developed a novel approach for magnetic control in micro-robotic systems. His research interests include electromagnetism, physical chemistry, robotics, and control systems. At the SMART-Lab he will explore the integration of his electromagnetic system with state-of-the-art smart materials.
MASc Student
Matthew is an incoming MASc student in Chemical Engineering, currently finishing his undergraduate in Nanotechnology Engineering. His research experiences have involved the formulation, characterization, and reverse engineering of composites, such as CNTs inks and commercial plastics.
Irving Hafed Tejedor
MASc Student
Irving Hafed Tejedor is a future graduate student in the Chemical Engineering program at the University of waterloo. Irving earned his BASc in Industrial Chemical Technology in the university of Panama in 2022. His research experiences have involved in the dentification of synthetic sweetener methods by HPLC in a flavor company.
MASc Student
Cole Fredericks is currently an undergraduate student in the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Waterloo. His research experiences have involved the development and characterization of commercial thermoplastic and protective nanoceramic coating formulations.
