Burhan was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He completed his B.Sc. (2014) and M.Sc. (2017) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), working under the supervision of Dr. Bryan Koivisto and focusing on the synthesis of novel BODIPY derivatives. After his master’s, Burhan joined the Science Discovery Zone - a science-based startup incubator at TMU - as a science facilitator, working with Dr. Marc Adler on synthesizing hypervalent silane porphyrins. In 2018, Burhan moved to the UK for his Ph.D. studies at Durham University under the supervision of Dr. Paul McGonigal, focusing on the control of dynamic supramolecular systems. Burhan moved back to Canada after his Ph.D. studies and joined the Lumb group as a PDF (2023), where he focused on developing novel silane molecular scaffolds as a platform for cancer therapies. Burhan joined the Howarth group as an NSERC PDF working on synthesizing redox-active linkers for rare earth MOFs. In his spare time, he likes to cook, go for hikes, and explore the creative arts.

Hudson is originally from Minas Gerais, Brazil. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at CEFET-MG (Brazil) and his master's degree in Chemistry at UFMG (Brazil). Hudson works on the development of new iron-based MOFs for applications in adsorption and catalysis.

While not in the lab, Hudson plays more video games than he should and watches lots of TV series and movies of questionable taste.

Victor is an international student from Chile. He is currently working on the synthesis of new rare-earth MOFs by applying complex linkers. Victor's main goal is to study their potential applications as adsorbents in wastewater treatment, and catalytic oxidation of hazardous substances. He is also interested in the synthesis of carbon-dot/RE-MOF composites, mixed RE-MOFs, and synthesis of new organic linkers in order to achieve complex topologies. One of his dreams is to create a material with real environmental applications.

Chris was raised in Montréal, and graduated with his BSc degree from Concordia in 2019. He has been with the Howarth group since 2018 as a volunteer and undergraduate researcher before starting his MSc in 2021. Chris likes to paint mountain views (Bob Ross is a huge inspiration), bake all sorts of sweet treats (he has a secret biscotti recipe), skiing (Vermont is an old time favorite), and all kinds of Pringles (sour cream and onion are his least favorite).

Lavinia is a PhD student and a new Quebec resident. In 2020, she completed an undergraduate honours thesis in the Impellizzeri lab at TMU focused on the development of molecular systems that can mimic Boolean logic operators and reproduce basic arithmetic function. She received her MSc in 2022 from the same lab with her thesis focused on the design and fabrication of hybrid solid nanocomposites based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) interfaced with organic fluorophores. In her free time Lavinia likes to bake, spend time with her friends, and travel. She hopes to travel on every continent in the near future.

Clara is a Brazilian PhD student from Minas Gerais. She got both her undergraduate and masters degree at CEFET-MG. After that, she decided to be adventurous and became a firefighter in her country. She worked in this career for 2 years and in 2023 finally decided to go back to academic work. She is interested in the application of new MOFs for pollutant removal. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and going to the gym.

Micaela is from Rosario, Argentina where she obtained a PhD from UNR in 2022. Her thesis focused on the development of biomimetic complexes immobilized on porous solid supports to be used as heterogeneous catalysts. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, writing stories, traveling and playing video games.

Jatinder is originally from Montreal, Quebec. He obtained his undergraduate and master’s degrees in chemistry at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Dr. Robert Ben. Following his studies, Jatinder worked in the industry as a synthetic chemist at Toronto Research Chemicals. He then joined the Howarth group as a PhD student, where he focuses on the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications in CO2 adsorption. While not in the lab, Jatinder enjoys following his beloved Pittsburgh Penguins and Tottenham Hotspur and playing video games.

Nathan is an international student from France. In the past he has worked on imbedding pigments into MOFs to make brighter colors. He is now working on imbedding nanoparticles in MOFs for catalytic applications. In his spare time, Nathan works on building large scale interactive light-based exhibits, and enjoys video games, home cooking, and movies on a calm night.

Sneha was born and raised in India. She completed her BSc in Chemistry in 2021 from Government Women's College, Kannur, India, and her MSc in Chemistry in 2023 from the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), India. She completed an internship at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram (IIST) where she worked on MOF-199. Her MSc thesis focused on the synthesis and characterization of a MoS₂-carbon composite and its application in metal ion sensing. Currently, in the Howarth Lab, her research focuses on zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the selective separation of rare-earth elements. Before joining Concordia, Sneha worked as a Project Associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IITT) where she focused on the synthesis of MOF UiO-66 and its applications in gas separation. She is passionate about research and aims to build a career in academia by demonstrating her research abilities and contributing to the scientific community.

Laure-Anne completed her BSc Biology in 2016 and BSc Chemistry in 2022. Her research in the Howarth lab centres on the synthesis of a novel Zr chain-based MOF, as well as a novel method for separating MOFs. Outside of the lab, Laure-Anne is a technician at Apple, a 3D-printing enthusiast, and a web developer (design, coding and maintenance) for the Howarth lab.

Simeon is a final-year Chemical Engineering MSc student at the Technical University of Munich. In the Howarth lab, his research focuses on the synthesis and determination of the physical properties of MOFs for applications in CO₂ capture. Outside the lab, he enjoys exploring nature, climbing (especially bouldering), and cooking.

Ahalya is a final-year BSc student in the Chemistry Specialization program at Concordia University. As a member of the Co-op Institute, she has completed a full year of internships at various corporate research organizations. She is currently conducting her CHEM 419 thesis project in the Howarth Lab, studying Zr-MOFs for carbon capture applications. Outside the lab, Ahalya enjoys reading novels, watching movies, and baking sweet treats.

Lina is a Colombian final-year undergraduate student in Chemistry at Universidad del Valle. Her research focuses on the modification of commercial polypropylene membranes with tannin-based resins and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) to improve the adsorption of nitrites and metal ions in water. Passionate about sustainable materials and environmental solutions, she combines academics with creativity in the lab. Outside her scientific pursuits, Lina enjoys visiting the lake, singing karaoke, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

Emily is currently an undergraduate student at UNESP in São Paulo, Brazil. Her research there focuses on the synthesis and application of anthrazoline derivatives as photoinitiators in photopolymerization reactions. During her time with the Howarth group, she will be working on the synthesis of MOFs incorporating anthrazoline-based ligands and rare-earth metals. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, playing video games, watching movies and series, and spending time with her cats.

Vinicius is currently an undergraduate student in Chemistry at UNESP in São Paulo, Brazil. He is also a researcher at the Laboratory of Organic Synthesis and Processes (LSOP), where his research focuses on the discovery of new MOFs based on quinoline derivative linker and various metals for use as photoinitiators in photopolymerization reactions. During his time with the Howarth group, he will be working on the synthesis of MOFs incorporating quinoline-based linkers and rare-earth metals. In his free time, Vinicius enjoys listening to music, reading books, playing video games, and watching movies and series.