Dr. Shankara Kalanur is currently working as a research head at Pollet’s group and as a researcher officer at hydrogen research institute, UQTR (since October 2022). Previously, he worked as a assistant Professor at Ajou university, South Korea and as a visiting scientist at Korea institute of science and technology. Dr. Shankara Kalanur is an expert in hydrogen production technology (electrolysis, PEC water splitting and methane pyrolysis), electrochemistry, hydrogen sensors, electrochemical sensors, solar cells, and energy storage devices. He has procured scientific research funding’s ($ 800,000 total) via several projects to develop electrode materials for sustainable and renewable hydrogen energy production and sensors. His aptitude to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences have resulted in 85 publications, 6 US patents, 12 Korean Patents, 4 technology transfers to companies, 4 book chapters, 2 research projects (funded by Korea research foundation), and 4 conference presentations.
He have been working as a post-doctoral researcher at IRH, UQTR since May 2022. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Madras, Tamilnadu, India in 2002 and 2005, respectively. He graduated with a Ph.D., from Anna University, India (2012) and his research field was fabrication of membrane electrode assembly for alkaline membrane fuel cell application. After his Ph.D., he was selected as Assistant Professor (2013 to 2018) at Hanseo University, South Korea. In 2018, he was appointed as a Post-Doctoral Researcher (April 2018 to April 2022) at Pusan National University, South Korea. He is expert in electrochemical workstations and the fabrication of energy storage systems such as solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors, fuel cells, and CO2 adsorption. To date, he has authored 115 international publications in well-reputed journals, 5 book chapters and presented his research findings in 63 national/international conferences all around the globe including Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, China, Bangkok and Nepal. Further, he is serving as a scientific reviewer for more than 30 international journals.
Erman Eloge NZABA MADILA completed his Master’s degree in physics-Chemistry from the Université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG) in Congo-Brazzaville in 2012. Following the completion of his five-year program, he served as a lecturer at the same university from 2013 to 2017. Driven by a fervor for research, he embarked on a research stay at the Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) in Germany in 2018. In 2019, he commenced his Ph.D. studies at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). In 2022, Erman successfully obtained his Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Science, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of materials applicable as components in Na-ion batteries. Presently, he holds the position of a research assistant at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) and concurrently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institut de recherche sur l’hydrogène (IRH).
Noura Zahir is a Ph.D. student in Energy and Materials Science at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR), under the supervision of Prof. Bruno G.Pollet and Prof. Serguei Nikitenko. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in the field of sustainable chemistry and environment from the University of Lorraine, Metz, France, in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Her research focuses on the development of new catalyst materials for green hydrogen production.
At the University of Québec à Trois-Rivières, Amina is a PhD student in Energy and Materials Sciences under the supervision of Professor Bruno G. Pollet. In 2016, she received her University Diploma of Technology (DUT) in Chemical Engineering from the École Supérieure de Technologie of Fez, Morocco. In 2017, she completed her professional bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the Faculté des Sciences Dhar El Mahraz of Fez, and in 2019, she completed her master’s degree in Materials and Chemical Engineering at the Faculté des Sciences et Techniques of Fez. Her research focuses on the development of new electrocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting, etc.
Youness is a Ph.D. student in the Energy and Materials Sciences program at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, under the supervision of Professor Bruno G. Pollet. He obtained his University Diploma of Technology (DUT) in Chemical Engineering at the École Supérieure de Technologie of Fez, Morocco, in 2016. He obtained his professional bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the Faculté des Sciences Dhar El Mahraz of Fez in 2017 and my Master’s degree in Materials and Chemical Engineering at the Faculté des Sciences et Techniques in Fez in 2019. The focus of his research is the development of new electrocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting, etc.
Tamilazhagan Palanivel is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Science at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR), supervised by Prof. Bruno G. Pollet. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Polymer Science and Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2018 and 2021, respectively. His research primarily revolves around the development of Ion exchange membranes, with a particular focus on facilitating green hydrogen production.
Ashkan Makhsoos is an esteemed Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, specializing in renewable energy with a focus on green hydrogen. His ground-breaking research primarily revolves around enhancing the efficiency of multi-stack PEM electrolyzers, a vital component in sustainable energy systems. Makhsoos brings a rich academic background, including a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems-Renewable Energies from the University of Tehran, where he designed a sun-tracker system for PV panels, and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the Arak University, with a focus on renewable energies and biofuels. His extensive publication record in top-tier journals emphasizes his significant contributions to the field of green hydrogen production, energy efficiency, and solar energy systems. Ashkan Makhsoos’s expertise in renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies spans across energy systems simulation, advanced modeling, and the development of sustainable solutions for fuel and vehicle autonomy, with a particular focus on unmanned surface vehicle. His work in energy management and his ability to tailor renewable energy solutions for various applications, from residential to industrial, highlight his comprehensive approach and significant contributions to the field, driving innovations essential for a sustainable future.
Jérémy Gravelle is a PhD student in Energy and Materials Science at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR), under the supervision of Professor Bruno G. Pollet. In 2023, he has got a master’s degree in Electrochemistry and Processes for the Energy and the Environment, from the engineering school “Grenoble INP – Phelma” at Grenoble in France. His research focuses on the effect of ultrasound on hydrogen production catalysis in alkaline media as an innovative way to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production.
Postdocs:
Graduate students:
- Dr. Gracita M. Tomboc
- Fatima Chmali (intern master’s student)