Ph.D.: Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India, 2022
Post Doc: IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, 2021-2022

Research topic:
2D halide perovskite devices.

About Tufan:

Tufan joined the group in January 2023 as a PBEEE Postdoctoral Fellow to work on light emitting transistors based on 2D halide perovskites. He received his Ph.D. from Jadavpur University in 2022. He also recipient of the prestigious Newton-Bhabha PhD fellowship (2019-2020) at University of Warwick, UK.

His previous research experience focused on synthesis and energy harvesting applications of inorganic halide perovskites. He has also research experience in doing memory devices, photocatalysis, piezoelectric, and energy harvesting properties of halide perovskites.

In addition, he likes playing cricket, badminton, football, traveling, and story book reading.

Email: paul.tufan(AT)inrs.ca

B. Eng. / Ing. – Physics Engineering TUAS Wildau 2016
M. Sc. / M. Eng. – Material Science/Photonics Rome Tor Vergata University/ TUAS Wildau 2018
Ph.D. INRS-EMT (Supervisor: Prof. F. Rosei) 2024

Research topic:
Surface chemistry to bolster charge transport in atomically thin materials

About Dominik:
Dominik joined the group in May 2024 after completing his doctoral studies in surface reactions and band engineering of surface-confined polymers. His current activities translate surface reactions to device physics to modulate charge transport.

Outside the laboratory, Dominik enjoys the company of his friends, refining his cooking skills and playing board games.

Fun fact: He was on the podium in the 2009 German National bowling championship for the state selection of Berlin.

Email: dominik.dettmann(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2016
M.Sc. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2019
Ph.D. INRS-EMT (Supervisor: Prof. E. Orgiu) 2025

Research topic: Organic magnetoresistance / 2D-based devices


About Zuchong:

Zuchong joined the group in September 2019. He received his M.Sc. from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2019. During his M.Sc., Zuchong worked on organic field-effect transistors and functional devices.

In addition, he likes reading, classical music, and doing sports, especially football, and basketball.

Email: zuchong.yang(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. Concordia University, 2020
M.Sc. INRS-EMT (fast-tracked to Ph.D. in 2022)
Ph.D. INRS-EMT (Prof. Emanuele Orgiu) 2026

Research Topic: Doping of organic semiconductors (mechanisms, characterization, application in devices such as thermoelectrics); coupling of charge carriers in organic semiconductors

About Melissa:

Melissa joined the group in June 2020 to work on the coupling of electrons in organic semiconductors for a M.Sc and to pursue diverse works on the doping of organic semiconductors. She fast-tracked to a Ph.D. in May 2022.

She received her B. Sc. in physics from Concordia University in 2020 where she worked on the doping of organic semiconductors using Lewis acids. She is interested in using and combining theoretical, computational and experimental approaches to understand and solve problems.

In addition, she is interested in science popularization.  

Email: melissa.berteau-rainville(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia (2022)
M.Sc. INRS-EMT (fast-tracked to Ph.D. in 2024)
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Quantum Materials based devices

About Sebastian:

Sebastian briefly joined the group in June 2022 as a Globalink MITACS summer intern. During this internship, he took part in the fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures of 2 crystal phases of MoTe2.

Prior to that, Sebastian studied Kinetic Monte Carlo simulation of the growing stages of GaAs quantum dots. He rejoined the group in January 2023 as a Masters student.

Sebastian likes to work out, cook and hike.

Email: sebastian.garcia.garcia(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. University of Monastir, Tunisia,2021
M.Sc. University of Monastir-Tunisia, 2023
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: Prof. A.Tavares,  co-supervisor E. Orgiu)

Research topic: Electrochemical exfoliation and functionalization with organic molecules

About Safa : Safa joined the group in September 2023 after being awarded a scholarship of excellence for her doctoral studies, as part of an agreement between the Ministry of Scientific Research (Tunisia) and the Institut National de Recherche Scientifique (INRS). Her research focuses on the electronic properties of two-dimensional graphene-based materials produced by electrochemical exfoliation and functionalized with organic molecules for various applications, including electronics, (bio)sensors and supercapacitors.

She received her M.Sc. from the University of Monastir in July 2023. Her M.Sc. graduation work focused on the transposition of heterocyclic synthesis of thiazolo[5.4-d]thiazoles from aldehydes to more environmentally-friendly solvents. Additionally, she completed her 2nd cycle final year project at the Institut Chimie Physique et des Matériaux (ICPM) – Université de Lorraine- Metz, France.

Safa plays the piano and guitar and she is active in voluntary work.

Email: safa.chaaben(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon, 2019
M.Sc. University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon, 2022
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: E. Orgiu)

Research topic: Charge transport in organic and Quantum Material-based devices

About Rossel: Rossel joined the group in February 2024. He received his M.Sc. from the University of Yaoundé 1 in July 2024. His M.Sc. graduation work focused on the study of the electrochemical behaviour of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (dpph) (a model free radical) in methanol in presence of some acidic and metallic cations using cyclic and hydrodynamic voltammetry.

He then took a break for about 2 years to teach Physical and Quantum Chemistry to Level 1-4 students at the same university.

Rossel’s interests include going to the gym and soccer, reading, music and dancing.

Email: rossel.liendji-wendji(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. (Hons) University of Delhi
M.Sc.  Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (2025)
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Study of defect engineering in transition metal-doped TMDs

About Amit:

Amit joined INRS in September 2025 as a Ph.D. student working on defect engineering in transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials and studying their optical and electrical transport properties.

He received his Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, where he worked on graphene-based heterostructures and investigated their low-temperature transport behavior.

His research interests include two-dimensional quantum materials, defect-induced phenomena in TMDs, optoelectronic properties, and low-temperature transport measurements.

In addition to research, Amit enjoys playing table tennis, travelling, and cooking.

Email: amit.raj(AT)inrs.ca

B.E. China University of Geosciences (2021)
M.Sc. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Copenhagen (2024)
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Defect engineering on TMD materials

About Yuzhe:

Yuzhe joined the group in September 2025 to study Defect-Engineered Charge Transport in Monolayer Tungsten Dichalcogenides.

He carried out most of his master’s research at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, where he worked on introducing defects into monolayer MoS₂.

He is a qualified non-motorized sailboat driver.

He enjoys traveling.

Email: yuzhe.shi(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. University of Calicut (2019-2022)
M.Sc. IISER Thiruvananthapuram (2023-2025)
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Antiferromagnetism in Quantum Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures

About Shayona:

Shayona joined the group in September 2026. Her previous research focused on frustrated magnetic materials and quantum materials, involving the synthesis and characterization of magnetic systems using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, magnetization, and heat capacity measurements.

Beyond academics, I enjoy dancing, working on DIY craft projects, and spending time with my friends.

Email: shayona.shibash(AT)inrs.ca

M.Sc. / M.Eng. Electronic Engineering, University of Bordeaux (2020)
Currently Ph.D. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: Prof. T. Djerafi,  co-supervisor E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Reconfigurable millimeter wave components

About Olivier:

Olivier joined the group in 2024 to work on reconfigurable components in the millimeter wave band based on new technologies. He received his M.Eng. from the University of Bordeaux in France, where he specialized in radio and telecommunications electronics. Outside the laboratory, he enjoys playing padel with friends, and hiking.

Email: olivier.tome(AT)inrs.ca

B.Sc. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (International Exchange 1-Semester) (2024)
B.Sc. Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (2025)
Currently M.Sc. student @ INRS-EMT (Supervisor: Prof. E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Layer- and magnetic-phase dependent charge and magnetotransport in antiferromagnetic van der Waals heterostructures

About Gabriel:

Gabriel joined the group in May 2025 as a Mitacs Intern to study Covalent Superlattice on Graphene.

Prior to that, Gabriel studied Thermoelectric Properties and Ferromagnetism in Solid Solution of TMDCs. He rejoined the group in May 2026 as a Masters student.

He likes to ride a bike.

Email: gabriel-santiago.villabon-linares(AT)inrs.ca

B.Eng. University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany (2025)
Currently M.Sc. student @ INRS-EMT [Double Degree INRS and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM)] (Supervisor: Prof. E. Orgiu)

Research Topic: Electrical characterisation and thermoelectric properties of new organic semiconductors

About Dominic:

Dominic joined the group in May 2026 as part of a dual master’s degree program with the Munich University of Applied Sciences and the INRS

His bachelor’s thesis was training and evaluating multiple AIs in the field of object detection.

I like to stay active. What? doesn’t matter.
Hike? I’m in!
Football? Let’s go! (It is called football, not soccer!)
Gym? When & where?

Email: dominic.schneider(AT)inrs.ca