Education

This project is a collaboration between the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Edmonton and the Energy Materials Research Group (NRGMATs) at the University of Alberta. The research focuses on fabricating nickel oxide (NiO) nanocolumns using glancing angle deposition (GLAD), a physical vapor deposition technique that grows tilted, porous nanostructures by evaporating material onto the substrate at an oblique angle. These nanostructures are then investigated for their performance in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water splitting

I’ve been a TA for MAT E 202, where I graded enough lab reports to fill a library and answered more questions about stress–strain curves than I can count. My role included teaching and running experiments for about 40 students across six seminars and four labs on the mechanical and physical properties of materials, including but not limited to tensile testing, compression, and creep. It was a rewarding way to sharpen my own understanding while helping students find their footing in materials science.

Developed skills: 1. Leadership, 2. Expertise in Mechanical Testing, 3. Effective Communication and Engagement

In this course, we designed three lab sessions for students to fabricate nanostructured materials using anodization, hydrothermal, and physical vapor deposition methods. The students then explored applications of these materials in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, and in the final session, we guided them through scanning electron microscopy characterization to analyze their results.

Developed skills: 1. Instruction, 2. Expertise in some Nanofabrication methods, 3. Collabration

- Strategic Management
- Human Resources Management
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Financial Management
- Principles and Foundation of Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Behavior Management
- Marketing and Market Management

CGPA: 4/4

I added a minor in Management because even the best ideas need more than lab work to make an impact, they need teamwork, planning, and sometimes a little financial sense. It turned out to be a great way to balance equations with budgets and learn how science meets strategy.

As part of my Management minor, I explored various areas including marketing and entrepreneurship, but focused more deeply on two major projects. In Strategic Management, I analyzed Apple Inc. using SWOT and related strategy tools to prioritize competitive directions. In Financial Management, I conducted a full financial statement analysis of Khuzestan Steel Company, evaluating profitability, liquidity, and long-term stability.