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Does the idea of being the first person to develop a new material with interesting properties excite you? Do you have a passion for chemistry, material science, XRD, and structure-property relationships? We are creating a dynamic, high-energy, and diverse research team and would love for you to join us!
Current Group Members
Graduate Researchers
Michelle Dao (PhD Candidate)
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Joy-Lynn Kobti (MSc Candidate)
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Ali Baranbo (MSc Candidate)
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Post-doctoral Researchers
Dr. Anton Dmitrienko (PDF)
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Dr. Dmitrienko grew up in the city of Nizhni Novgorod, Russia. After completion of his Master's degree in solid-state chemistry he moved to St. Catharines where he did his PhD degree in main group chemistry under supervision of Dr. Georgii Nikonov. Besides detwinning and modeling disturbingly disordered crystals in his spare time he enjoys playing piano, recreational volleyball and adores hiking.
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Current Undergraduate Researchers
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Melissa Berberi (3rd Year)
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Madeleine Chang (3rd Year)
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Regis Reka (4th Year)
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Previous Group Members
Dr. Maxime Le Ster (PDF)Dr. Jennifer N. Murphy (PDF)Dr. Kenson Ambrose (PDF)Dr. Pradip Kumar Mondal (PDF) |
Marc Pineault (4th Year UG)
Vineet Sharma (4th Year UG)
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Graduate Researcher Positions
We often have open MSc/PhD positions for Canadian citizens and permanent resident who are intereted in our research, just send a quick email to nvukotic@uwindsor.ca if you are interested and I would be more than happy to start a conversaton. Thanks for visiting!
We often have open MSc/PhD positions for Canadian citizens and permanent resident who are intereted in our research, just send a quick email to nvukotic@uwindsor.ca if you are interested and I would be more than happy to start a conversaton. Thanks for visiting!
Postdoctoral Researchers
We currently have three open post-doctoral fellow (PDF) positions: Postdoctoral fellows holding external funding are always welcome to apply. Please note that due to the volume of applications that are received, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
PDF in Materials Chemistry: Metal-organic Frameworks, X-ray Diffraction, Gas Adsorption ($45,000+ depending on experience)
Our group has developed a new powder X-ray diffraction platform for high-throughput materials discovery and in-situ characterization. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who would be excited to put our new instrument to the test, focusing on the discovery and characterization of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials whose structure changes upon exposure to different gas pressures, liquids, vapours, and temperatures. The position requires previous experience in three main areas: i) synthesizing and characterizing MOF materials, ii) gas sorption measurements to determine surface area, pore size, etc. (we have a 3-flex Micromeritics system), and iii) powder X-ray diffraction. In addition, more general experience is desired in organic/inorganic synthesis, purification, spectroscopy, and materials characterization techniques. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, materials science or a closely related field, good interpersonal communication/presentation skills, and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a brief description of their research experience and attach a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) including the contact information for 2-3 references.
PDF in Supramolecular Coordination Chemistry: Stimuli-responsive Drug Release Materials ($45,000+ depending on experience)
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who would be excited work on a new powder X-ray diffraction platform for high-throughput materials discovery and in-situ characterization, focusing on the discovery and characterization of crystalline materials for drug release applications. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow to design, synthesize, and characterize, stimuli-responsive crystalline materials (i.e. HOFs, co-crystals and coordination polymers) for drug release applications. The position requires experience in organic/inorganic synthesis, purification, spectroscopy, materials characterization techniques such as single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, good interpersonal communication/presentation skills, and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a brief description of their research experience and attach a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) including the contact information for 2-3 references.
Industrial PDF Position(s):
PDF: Crystallographic Software Development ($60,000+ depending on experience)
Applications are invited for one Mitacs industrial postdoctoral position available in crystallographic software development. The position requires knowledge of crystallography and programming (python, C+). Experience in UI design and code versioning tools, such as Git would also be an asset. The PDF would work closely with the software development team at PROTO. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a statement of interest and curriculum vitae including the contact information for 2-3 references. This position requires a formal application to Mitacs that will be completed with the help of the applicant and is supported by our industry sponsor, PROTO Mfg.
We currently have three open post-doctoral fellow (PDF) positions: Postdoctoral fellows holding external funding are always welcome to apply. Please note that due to the volume of applications that are received, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
PDF in Materials Chemistry: Metal-organic Frameworks, X-ray Diffraction, Gas Adsorption ($45,000+ depending on experience)
Our group has developed a new powder X-ray diffraction platform for high-throughput materials discovery and in-situ characterization. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who would be excited to put our new instrument to the test, focusing on the discovery and characterization of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials whose structure changes upon exposure to different gas pressures, liquids, vapours, and temperatures. The position requires previous experience in three main areas: i) synthesizing and characterizing MOF materials, ii) gas sorption measurements to determine surface area, pore size, etc. (we have a 3-flex Micromeritics system), and iii) powder X-ray diffraction. In addition, more general experience is desired in organic/inorganic synthesis, purification, spectroscopy, and materials characterization techniques. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, materials science or a closely related field, good interpersonal communication/presentation skills, and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a brief description of their research experience and attach a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) including the contact information for 2-3 references.
PDF in Supramolecular Coordination Chemistry: Stimuli-responsive Drug Release Materials ($45,000+ depending on experience)
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who would be excited work on a new powder X-ray diffraction platform for high-throughput materials discovery and in-situ characterization, focusing on the discovery and characterization of crystalline materials for drug release applications. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow to design, synthesize, and characterize, stimuli-responsive crystalline materials (i.e. HOFs, co-crystals and coordination polymers) for drug release applications. The position requires experience in organic/inorganic synthesis, purification, spectroscopy, materials characterization techniques such as single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction. The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, good interpersonal communication/presentation skills, and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a brief description of their research experience and attach a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) including the contact information for 2-3 references.
Industrial PDF Position(s):
PDF: Crystallographic Software Development ($60,000+ depending on experience)
Applications are invited for one Mitacs industrial postdoctoral position available in crystallographic software development. The position requires knowledge of crystallography and programming (python, C+). Experience in UI design and code versioning tools, such as Git would also be an asset. The PDF would work closely with the software development team at PROTO. Applicants should contact Dr. Vukotic by e-mail (nvukotic@uwindsor.ca) with a statement of interest and curriculum vitae including the contact information for 2-3 references. This position requires a formal application to Mitacs that will be completed with the help of the applicant and is supported by our industry sponsor, PROTO Mfg.
Industrial Research Partner
This multidisciplinary research program could not be undertaken without a diverse team of material scientists, chemists, physicists, and engineers. This is accomplished by working closely with our industrial sponsor, PROTO Mfg.
About PROTO
PROTO Mfg. Ltd. (PROTO) is a technology-driven Canadian company, located in Oldcastle, Ontario, that manufactures X‐ray diffraction (XRD) instrumentation and provides laboratory services to companies around the globe from their ISO:17025 accredited laboratory. PROTO started servicing local companies in the Windsor area 35 years ago and now currently provides solutions to various industries around the world, including automotive, aerospace, power generation, marine, military, mining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, research laboratories, and universities. PROTO is a global leader in the manufacturing of X-ray sources, detectors, and XRD instrumentation for residual stress, Laue, powder diffraction, and custom XRD equipment.
Industrial Collaborators
Dr. Mohammed BelasselResearch and Development Manager
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Dr. Matt WilliamsPhysicist and Software Developer
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Dr. Stanislav VeinbergChemist and Application Scientist
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