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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.
Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of computational catalysis and electrochemical reactions.
Department of Philosophy