Dr. Samira Siahrostami

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samira Siahrostami is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Simon Fraser University in the Department of Chemistry. She holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Surface Electrocatalysis. Her research focuses on computational catalysis and physical theoretical chemistry, specifically targeting the advancement of clean energy technologies through understanding and optimizing the properties of catalysts at the atomic level. Her work employs quantum mechanical calculations to predict and fine-tune catalyst properties, emphasizing the design of efficient catalysts necessary for clean energy conversion. Innovations in her research are aimed at addressing fundamental challenges in the efficiency of chemical reactions that are integral to technologies such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries. Siahrostami's contributions have been recognized through various awards and accolades, including the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Modeling Electrochemical Reactions, the Rising Star Award from the Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology, and the Highly Cited Researcher designation from Clarivate Analytics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of computational catalysis and electrochemical reactions.

Awards

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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Modeling Electrochemical Reactions

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Rising Star Award

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Highly Cited Researcher

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Women Forefront Energy Research

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Horizon Prize: John Jeyes Award

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy