Our Team

Hi, I’m Lisha, a postdoctoral fellow working on the development of liposomes, niosomes and other products for Suncor. I completed my PhD thesis at University of Alberta on liposome production to deliver multiple bioactives. In addition to my research, I love hiking and playing Arena of Valor and League of Legends.

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Hey! I’m Afshin, a postdoctoral fellow in the Hoare Lab working on developing microfluidic technologies for synthesis of smart materials. I completed my PhD at ETH Zurich (Switzerland), where I developed different microfluidic platforms for controlled synthesis of advanced materials. I am also passionate about entrepreneurship. Outside of the lab, I am a fan of soccer and enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching never-ending thriller TV series!

Hey everyone! I’m Matt, a PhD Candidate currently researching size-switching nanogels to make chemotherapeutic more effective, efficient, and safe. My undergrad degree is in Chemical Biology from McMaster University, which basically just means I like drawing hexagons and making them react. Outside of the lab I love learning new languages (ciao!) and crying while watching soccer.

Hi! I’m Samaneh, a PhD candidate in our lab. I’m working on injectable hydrogels for tissue engineering applications. I also work in a collaborative industry project with Ceapro Inc. And use the Pressurized Gas eXpanded liquids (PGX) technology to create wound dressings for antibiotic resistant infections. I’m passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equitable leadership. I also dabble in social media and mental health blogging.

Hey! I’m Sadru, a PhD student co-supervised by Dr. Hoare! My research focuses on combining bacteriophage work from one lab with the hydrogel materials in Dr. Hoare’s lab to fight antimicrobial resistant infections. Science is my first love, but my second love is dad jokes. I also enjoy rock climbing, coffee, and deep dives into the nerdy corners of YouTube.

Hello! I’m currently a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University under the co-supervision of Dr. Todd Hoare and Dr. Ram Mishra. I completed my undergraduate in Nanotechnology Engineering at the University of Waterloo. My current research involves the use of nanoparticle network hydrogels as drug delivery systems for various neurological conditions.

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Hi! I’m Nate, a PhD student working on targeted drug delivery to the lungs using naturally derived polymers. I completed my undergrad at Queen’s University where I received my B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Outside of the lab I am a huge football fan and an avid guitarist.

Hi! I’m Norma, a PhD candidate working on the development of functional bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications. I completed my undergraduate studies in Biotechnology Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico. In my free time, I enjoy reading, discovering new coffee shops and visiting museums.

Hi! I’m Eva, a PhD candidate focusing on bioink development for 3D bioprinting applications. I am a Chemical and Bioengineering graduate from McMaster University, followed by a one-year accelerated Masters thesis in the area of drug delivery. Outside of research, I’m an avid outdoor enthusiast and love exploring the many scenic trails that Hamilton has to offer!

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Hey! I’m Ridhdhi, a PhD student co-supervised by Dr. Hoare and Dr. Sheardown! I am working on developing nano-sized drug carriers for efficiently delivering drugs to the front of the eye. I am a “Mac-Lifer” that also completed her undergrad in Chemical and Bioengineering at McMaster University. Outside of the lab, I love trekking up mountains or through forests, running, and hiking!

Hi, I am Survanshu, a Ph.D. student working on developing hybrid polymeric materials for improved biosensing co-supervised by Dr. Todd Hoare and Dr. Leyla Soleymani. I completed my M.Tech degree in Biomedical Engineering from IIT Bombay, India, and holds a B.Tech degree in Biotechnology Engineering. Outside of the lab, I like to watch anime and thriller/horror movies, and play chess and table tennis

Hello everyone! I’m Gurpreet, a Master’s student currently working on developing an anti-infective surface coating for medical devices and PPE to eliminate surface transmission of bacteria and viruses. I just completed my B.A.Sc. degree in Nanotechnology Engineering at University of Waterloo with a focus in nanobiotechnology and nanomaterials. In my free time I love roller skating, hiking to find beautiful views and creating new makeup looks!

Hello! I’m Chloe, a Master’s student focusing on electrospun, multi-layered, aligned cell scaffolds for use in regenerative medicine. I am a recent Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering graduate from McMaster. Outside of the lab I love to cook, workout, and play board games with my friends!

I am a Chemical & Bioengineering student at McMaster entering my final year of the program. I am passionate about using my engineering skills to find ways to improve medicine and public health. I have previously done an internship at Sanofi Pasteur's vaccine manufacturing plant, and am now working with Matt on his nanoparticle drug delivery project for cancer therapy. Outside of science, I love to play sports like soccer, hike, play with my dog and go to the beach!

Hi everyone! I'm Mya, a fourth-year student in the Integrated Science program, concentrating in Chemical Biology. I am very interested in the applications of chemistry in the biomedical field, and I am excited to explore this further through my thesis in the Hoare Lab, which is focusing on creating an anti-infective surface coating to reduce transmission of bacteria. Outside of the lab, I love reading and learning how to bake!

Hey everyone! I’m Colin, an undergraduate Co-Op student in the Hoare lab, and I’m working on the development and testing of anti-infective coatings. I’m currently in my third year of the Chemical Biology program here at McMaster and have an interest in finding ways to improve medicine and public health. In my personal life, I enjoy reading, sports and being in the company of friends!

Hello! I'm Sim, a fourth-year student in the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization program. I have a strong interest in bacteria and the development of novel formulations for varied purposes. I find this area has a remarkable convergence between biology, chemistry, and design, which I find to be very interesting. Through my thesis in the Hoare Lab, I will focus on both the creation of an anti-infective surface coating and test it for hydrophobicity. My other interests include everything from global politics, history, dinosaurs, aviation, automobiles, and astronomy among other topics.

Hey! I'm Cynthia, a final year Chemical Bio Engineering student at McMaster. I worked in the Hoare lab during the summer after my second year and I'm excited to be returning to work on my undergrad thesis with Dr. Abrishamkar where I'll be exploring microfluidic encapsulation of cells. In my free time I love to be outdoors hiking, road cycling or paddle boarding!

Hi! I’m Amber, a final year Chemical and Bioengineering student. I’m interested in using engineering to innovate solutions to current problems in healthcare. I’ll be working with Andrew on my undergraduate thesis to develop and optimize a starch nanoparticle-based drug delivery system for treatment of neurological conditions. I like coffee (a lot), swimming, hiking, and spending time with my friends, family and my 2 dogs.

Hello! I’m Meghan, a 3rd year Biochemistry Co-op student in the Hoare Lab. I am working with Dr. Fei Xu on developing hydrogels with anti-infective properties that can support tissue regeneration and bacterial growth prevention. Outside of the lab, I love weightlifting and hiking, as well as playing guitar and singing. Always willing to geek out about science and marvel!

Hi! I'm a 4th year Chemical Biology Co-op student conducting my thesis in the Hoare Lab. Outside of the lab, I'm fascinated by scientific communication and educating others about care chemicals in misinformation-rampant consumer-centric industries (like skincare!). I have a long-haired cat called Archie and a cockapoo named Bailey (still probably more a cat person). You’ll usually find me at my desk watching a different K-drama everyday.

Hello! I am a second year chemical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. I am interested in studying the utilization of chemistry and material science in order to reconstruct our energy systems. I will be working on developing a anti-infective coating that reduces the transmission of bacteria and I hope to learn the immense potential material science can have in diverse applications. Beyond chemistry, I enjoy reading, soccer, and cooking with my family.

Hi! I’m Thomas, a third-year Chemistry student at McMaster working in the Hoare lab as a co-op student. As a chemist, I work mainly in the synthesis of polymers for use in other projects, and I collect data to characterize each polymer I have made. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, running, and reading sci-fi or fantasy novels.