Clara Santato
M.Sc. Università di Bologna, Ph.D. Université de Genève
Professor
Department of Engineering Physics
Phone: (514) 340-4711 ext. 2586
Fax: (514) 340-3218
Office: PJAB 3080
clara.santato@polymtl.ca
More info: Expertise
| Flavia Visentin |
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Flavia is an environmental engineer (2005) and holds a master’s in water resources (2010) from Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina. She has over 15 years of experience in water treatment and management, environmental impact assessment, and project management. In 2020, she defended her Ph.D. thesis titled “Drinking water treatment of sources containing cyanobacterial blooms with Vacuum UV (VUV)” (Polytechnique Montréal, Canada). Right after, she joined the Physics Department at Polytechnique Montréal where she coordinates the CREATE SEED training program and the UNESCO Chair in Green and Sustainable Electronics (GSE). She actively participates in several research projects to improve waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management and valorization. Present Position Research associate and coordinates the CREATE SEED training program and the UNESCO Chair in Green and Sustainable Electronics (GSE) Contact information |
| Alexandre Carriere |
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Thesis/Project Title Biosourced (extracted from natural sources) and biodegradable (compostable) organic active materials for the manufacture of a solar cell with a low ecological footprint. Active organic biosourced (extracted from natural sources) and biodegradable (compostable) materials for fabricating a low ecological footprint solar cell. Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Camille Bour-Cardinal |
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Camille Bour-Cardinal is an international master student in Material Engineering at Polytechnique (Montréal, Canada) and an engineering student in Grenoble INP – Pagora (Grenoble, France). At Pagora she studied biosourced and fibrous materials, and at Polytechnique she mainly works on biosourced conductive inks characterization for printed electronics. Camille enjoys sports in general, food and cooking. Thesis/Project Title Biosourced Conductive Inks Characterization for Printed Electronics. Present Position Master student in Materials Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Hamza Hyat |
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Hamza Hyat is an international Ph.D. student in Materials engineering at Polytechnique Montréal (Québec, Canada). He received his Master’s degree (2021) in Chemistry from University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. He moved to Montréal in Jan 2023, At Polytechnique Montreal, His goal is to optimize an effective method for metal recovery from the bottom and fly incinerator ashes. Hamza loves to explore nature and likes to play Badminton, Squash, and Cricket. Thesis/Project Title Metal Recovery from Bottom and Fly Incinerator Ashes of Québec City, Canada. Present Position Ph.D. student in Materials Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal. Contact information |
| Joaquin Isasmendi |
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 Bio Joaquin Isasmendi, originally from Asunción, Paraguay, grew up in the vibrant city of Montreal. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics and is currently pursuing his M.Sc.A. in Engineering Physics under the co-supervision of Clara Santato, Raphael Trouillon, and Lucien Weiss. Joaquin's areas of interest encompass biosensors, organic electronics, sustainability, biophysics, and neurochemistry. His current research revolves around paper-based biosensors, with a focus on developing innovative and sustainable diagnostic tools. When he's not immersed in his studies, Joaquin enjoys playing music and spending time in nature. He also participates in friendly squash matches with friends. Thesis/Project Title X Present Position Master student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Kesawarthini Bhaskaran |
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Kesawarthini Bhaskaran, a PhD student from India, obtained her bachelor's degree in Physics in 2021 and her master's degree in Physics from SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2023. In January 2024, she joined Polytechnique Montreal as a PhD student in Engineering Physics. She has experience in biosensors and transistors, contributing to her growing expertise in these fields. Thesis/Project Title 1. In-Operando Investigation of Ionic and Electronic Conductivity in Li-Ion Battery Cathodes Using Ion-Gated Transistors 2. Patterning and Optimization of Metal Oxide-Based Ion-Gated Transistors with Various Ion Gating Media Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information XX |
| Melchiade Manirakiza |
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Melchiade MANIRAKIZA is PhD student from Burundi. He got his bachelor's degree in physics at Badji Mokhtar University in 2014 and his master’s degree in applied physics at university of sciences and technology of Oran in 2016 (Algeria). Since 2018 to 2022, Melchiade Manirakiza worked as assistant lecturer at Ecole Normale Supérieure of Burundi (ENS). September 2022, He joined the Polytechnique Montreal as a PhD student in Engineering Physics. Thesis/Project Title X Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Molood Hoseinizadeh |
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As a Ph.D. candidate in materials engineering, my research primarily focuses on enhancing the electrochemical performance of carbon-based supercapacitors through the utilization of redox-active biomolecules. I am also actively involved in assessing the biodegradation behavior of spent organic electronic devices, particularly in composting conditions. Thesis/Project Title XXXXX Present Position Ph.D. student in Materials Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Ramin Karimi Azari |
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Ramin Karimi Azari is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Physics Department at Polytechnique Montreal. His research focuses on response time and synaptic behaviors of ion-gated transistors. He received his M.Sc. in Photonics from Graduate University of Advanced Technology (GUAT), Iran. Thesis/Project Title On the Response Time of Ion-Gated Transistors Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
| Rebeca-Esmeralda Retezan |
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Bio  Rebeca is a Master’s student in Engineering Physics at Polytechnique Montréal. She’s passionate about finding sustainable alternatives for electronics, focusing on biosourced materials like chlorophyll. Beyond the lab, she shares her love for science and teaching by leading fun, hands-on workshops in elementary schools, as well as guiding students through her teaching assistant role at Polytechnique Montréal. Rebeca enjoys blending creativity, research, and outreach to inspire future scientists.
Thesis/Project Title A Nanoscale Study of the Morphology and Conductivity of Biosourced Chlorophyll Present Position Master student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information rebeca-esmeralda.retezan@polymtl.ca and linkedin.com/in/rebeca-esmeralda-retezan-b89245340 |
| Shahid Khaleel |
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Shahid Khaleel is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics at Polytechnique Montreal. He obtained his MSc degree in Theoretical Particle Physics from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and his MTech degree in Solid State Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Currently, his research is focused on exploring the intricate mechanisms of charge carrier transport within electronic materials derived from biosources. Thesis/Project Title Nanoscale Perspective on Charge Carrier Transport in Biosourced Electronic Materials. Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal Contact information |
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XXXXX Thesis/Project Title XXX Present Position Ph.D. student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal Contact information XXXX |
Bio| Yasser Matos-Peralta |
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Yasser Matos-Peralta born in Cuba (Cárdenas) in 1992. He received a Bachelor´s degree (2016) and a Master´s degree (2020) in Chemistry at the University of Havana, Cuba. His background is focused on fields like electrochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and materials science. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the Materials Engineering program under the supervision of Prof. Clara Santato at the Polytechnique Montreal. His research interests include bio-sourced materials for electrochemical energy storage applications. Thesis/Project Title Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems Using Green Materials Operated in Aqueous Electrolyte. Present Position Ph.D. student in Materials Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal. Contact information |
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XXXXX Thesis/Project Title XXX Present Position Engineering Physics student (summer student), Polytechnique Montreal Contact information XXXX |
| Sharly Desjardins |
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Sharly is an undergraduate student in Engineering Physics at Polytechnique Montréal, with a strong interest in sustainability and social issues. She is also actively involved in various academic and community projects. Her commitment is reflected both in her research and in her contributions to student and environmental initiatives. Thesis/Project Title Sustainable Extraction of Indigo from Natural Sources and Textile for Green Electronics Present Position Engineering Physics student (summer student), Polytechnique Montreal Contact information |
| Youssef Ben Mami |
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Youssef Ben Mami is a Bachelor student from Tunis, Tunisia. Youssef moved to Montreal in 2019 and started his engineering bachelor in physics and is still currently completing his Bachelor. Thesis/Project Title Testing the Effect of Focused Light Arrays on the Photoconductive Properties of Melanin Thin Films Present Position Engineering Physics student (summer student), Polytechnique Montréal. Contact information |
| Anthony Camus |
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Anthony Camus is a Post-Doctoral originating from Tahiti, French Polynesia. From the pollution of the smallest river to the bleaching of the coral reef, he witnessed the effect of human activities on the biospheres. Anthony moved to Montreal and started his engineering physics’ bachelor in 2014, and his master’s studies in 2019.Anthony is currently working on printed films of Sepia melanin. His goal is to study the charge carrier properties of the bio-pigment as well as to evaluate the life-cycle environmental impact of printed films. Anthony is passionate about nature and love playing ultimate frisbee. Thesis/Project Title Printing of Bio-Sourced Organic Electronic Materials: the Sepia Melanin Study Case. Present Position Post-Doctoral fellow in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal Contact information |
| Zhaojing Gao |
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Zhaojing Gao is Post-Doctoral fellow in the Department of Physics Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She earned her MSc degree in Photovoltaic Engineering from Xiamen University and PhD in Materials Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal. Her research focuses on charge carrier transport mechanisms in organic semiconductors, recovery of precious metals from e-waste and the application of organic semiconductors in field effect transistors and ion-gated transistors. She has also worked on heat transfer in thermal rectifiers and hybrid models of Photovoltaic cells and thermoelectric modules. Project Title XX Present Position Post-Doctoral fellow in the Department of Physics Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal Contact information |
| Name | Research activity /Past position in the group | Current Position |
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| Abdelaziz Gouda | All Organic Green Solar Battery | |
| Afzal Ahmed Dar | Postdoctoral researcher (organic material for sustainable electronics) | |
| Alex Dieplam | Microfabrication and Patterning of WO3 Transistors, 2017 | Bsc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Audrey Lauer | Electrical Characterization of Solid-State Polymerized Melanin on Electrode-Patterned Substrates, BSc Student, 2017 | BSc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Ben George | TiO2 Electrolyte-Gated Transistors | |
| Caleb Bayard | Biodegradability of Eumelanin, BSc Student, 2016 | BSc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Charles-André Couture | Deposition of films of soluble acenes with n-type transport Summer student, 2009 | Research Assistant at INRS (ALLS) |
| David Banville | Organic electronics Summer student, 2008 | R&D Engineer-Laser AG Project at Logiag |
| Dieudonné Niyonkuru | Structure, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Eumelanin Biomaterial, Ph.D. Student, 2023 | |
| Dilek Işık | Solution processable semiconductor thin films: correlation between morphological, structural, optical and charge transport properties, Ph.D. Student 2013 | Senior Research Scientist Team Leader at ODTV |
| Dominic Boisvert |
Melanin Thin Films: Differential Scanning Calorimetry Studies, BSc Student, 2014; Study of Melanin-Metal Ion Interactions by Raman Microspectroscopy and Electrochemistry, MSc Student, 2016 |
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| Eduardo Di Mauro | The Biopigment Eumelanin in the Sustainability Challenge: Interfaces with Metal Electrodes, UV-Absorption Enhancement of Plastics and its Biodegradability, Ph.D. Student, 2013 | PDF in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Emilie Hebrard | Platinum/Melanin Interfaces, BSc Student, 2015 | MSc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Etienne Bourbeau | Electrolyte gated light emitting transistors Summer student, 2012 | Ph.D. Student in Neutrino Physics with IceCube |
| Fabio Mocerino | Synthesis and Study of Photoactive Compounds for Applications in Organic Electronics and Biotechnologies, Visiting Ph.D. student from Italy | Ph.D. student in Chemical Sciences, University of Naples, Faderico II |
| Farzaneh Mahvash Mohammadi | Organic field-effect transistors based on carbon nanotubes electrodes MSc Student, 2012 | PDF at McGill University |
| Florence Gaborit | Metal Oxide Photo-Transistors, MSc equivalent in collaboration with MINES Paris Tech,2018 | MSc Student at MINES Paris Tech |
| Francis Quenneville | Ion Gel-Gated WO3 Electrochromic Transistors, MSc Student 2014 | Field Service Engineer at Anton Paar |
| Frédéric Venne | Upconverting Nanoparticles Nanocomposite Films for Solar Energy Conversion, MSc Student, 2012 | Technical Adviser at Robic |
| Gabriel Vinicius | Aqueous Electrolyte-Gating in WO3 Transistors / Ph.D. student at UMG (U Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte, Brazil)-Polytechnique Montreal | |
| Gaëlle Terrom | Organic dielectric layers for ambipolar organic films Summer student, 2010 | Solar Assessment Senior Engineer at EDF Renouvelables |
| Gaurav Nanda | Organic electrochemical transistors for bioelectronics, Visiting MSc Student from Amity University (India), 2011 | Design Engineer-CD and Overlay Metrology at ASML |
| Guillaume Beaulieu | Photoconductivity of Natural Materials, BSc Student, 2018 | BSc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Gustavo Simao Albano | Eumelanin Transistor Based on Ion-Blocking and Ion Non-Blocking Electrodes, Ph.D. Student in collaboration with UNESP (Bauru) 2015 | PDF at U Campinas |
| Hao Tang | OECT biosensors PDF, Co-Supervision with Prof. F. Cicoira, 2014 | Professor at Hunan Normal University, China |
| Jean-Yves Breton | Interaction Gold:Melanin Thin Films for Memories, Summer Student, 2012 | Concepteur FPGA chez EXFO |
| Jerome Pettersen Coulombe | Aqueous Organic Solar Batteries | |
| Jonathan Borduas | Light-emitting electrochemical cells Summer student, 2011 | Co-Fondateur et CTO chez Caboma Inc. |
| Jonathan Pison | Electrolyte-gated TiO2 transistors MSc Student in collaboration with Ecole Polytechnique Paris, 2014 | Ingénieur Chargé d'Affaires-Métallurgie at Foselev, Gabon |
| Jonathan Sayago | Electrolyte-Gated Light-Emitting Transistors, Ph.D. Student, 2011 | PDF at UNAM, Mexico |
| Jordan De Angelis | Photoconductivity of Eumelanin Building Blocks, MSc Student in collaboration with Università di Bologna, 2018 | Engineer |
| José Ramón Herrera Garza | Doping of metal oxides for battery electrodes in ion-gated transistor configuration, Ph.D. Student, 2023 | |
| Julia Wünsche | Eumelanin films for organic bioelectronics: growth, charge transport, and interaction with metal electrodes, Ph.D. Student, 2014 | Senior Engineer Product Development at OSRAM Opto Semiconductor (Regensburg, Germany) |
| Julien Lemieux | Electrochemical Properties of Tannin Films | |
| Lariel Neres Chagas da Silva | Visiting Ph.D. student from São Paulo State University, Brazil, 2023 | Ph.D. student in Department of Analytical, Physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry, São Paulo State University, Brazil, and exchange intern at Polytechnique Montreal |
| Luan Pereira Camargo | Visiting Ph.D. student from State University of Londrina, Brazil, 2023 | Ph.D. student in Department of Chemistry, State University of Londrina, Brazil |
| Lucas Poncelet | Photolithographically patterned FET substrates Summer student, 2009 | Technical officer at National Research Canada and Ph.D. Student in Molecular Biology |
| Maimouna Bocoum | AFM Characterization of organic films Summer student, 2011 | Ph.D. student at the École Nationale Superieure de Techniques Avanceés, Palaiseau, France |
| Manuel Reali | Photo(conductivity) of Solid-State Polymerized Melanin | |
| Martin Barbosa |
Tungsten Trioxide Thin Film Transistor Gated in Aqueous Media, MSc Student in collaboration with UNESP (Araraquara) 2014; Morphology and Charge Carrier Transport Properties of Metal Oxide Thin Films Channels in Electrolyte-Gated Transistors, Ph.D. Student 2015 |
PDF UNESP (Araraquara) |
| Matteo Camaggi | Thermal and Optical Stabilization of Packaging Polymers by Natural Pigments, MSc Student in collaboration with Università di Bologna, 2017 | Project Manager at Marazzi Group |
| Mikael Simard | Organic field effect transistor based on carbon nanotubes electrode Summer student, 2011P | Ph.D. Candidate at UDEM, Montréal |
| Myriam Lalancette-Jean | Microfabrication and Patterning of Melanin Films, BSc Student, 2015 | MSc Student at INRS |
| Ndembi Ingoumba-Ignoumba | FTIR of Melanin Films, BSc Student, 2015 | MSc Student at ETS |
| Nicolas Martin | Transport Physics in Films of Natural Materials | |
| Nils Vandoren | Modelling Electrolyte-Gated Transistors, BSc Student, 2017 | MSc Student at EPFL |
| Olivier Carpentier | Physicochemical Interactions Melanin: Metal (Pd, Pt), BSc Student, 2015 | Advisory Services-IT Advisory at EY |
| Omar Khayi | Visiting MsC. student, 2023 | |
| Patrick Dang | Undergrad student, 2023 | |
| Philippe Lefebvre | Optical and electrical properties of semiconductor films Summer student, 2009 | Engineer at TM4 |
| Prajwal Kumar | Electrochemical Properties of Eumelanin for Energy Storage, Ph.D. student 2013 | Researcher at Bioastra (Montreal) |
| Raymond Lafontant | Deposition and characterization of films of ambipolar acenes, Summer student, 2009 | Ingénieur en Sécurité Physique et Télécommunications |
| Ri Xu | Charge Carrier Transport in Biopolymer Thin Films | |
| Sanyasi Bobbara | Sustainable Energy Storage Devices / PDF in Chemical Engineering,Co-Supervision with Prof. F.Cicoira, Polytechnique Montreal | |
| Sareh Bayatpour | Light-emitting electrochemical cells MSc Student, 2014 | Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto |
| Sébastien Loranger | Charge transport in oligothiophene films Summer student, 2009 | PDF at Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light |
| Sergio Ivan Yanez Sanchez | Raman Spectroscopy of Melanin Films, BSc Student, 2015 | MSc Student at INRS |
| Shiming Zhang | Organic Electrochemical Transistors, Ph.D. Student, 2013 | PDF at the University of California (Los Angeles) |
| Shuang Liang | PL Quantum Efficiency Measurements on Light-Emitting Thin Films | Associate Director, GRM-Credit Risk Measurement at RBC |
| Simone Bertolazzi | Electroluminescence in organic films, MSc Student 2009 | Technology and Market Analyst at Yole Developpement |
| Sonia Eba Kouassi | Realization of a micro-manipulated light detector Summer student, 2009 | Software test engineer at Bombardier Transportation |
| Tania Sasson | Melanin Films for Implantable Electrodes with Improved Biocompatibility, Summer Student 2015 | Medical Student at the University of McGill |
| Tanya Prontera | Solid-State Polymerization of Eumelanin for Bioelectronics, Visiting Ph.D. Student from Università Federico II, Napoli (Italy) 2016 | Researcher at ENEA (Italy) |
| Thomas Royer | Photoconductivity of Natural Materials | |
| Tian Lan | N-Type Electrolyte-Gated Organic Transistors | |
| Umar Shafique | Modelling electrolyte-gated transistors, Ph.D. Student, 2012; Optoelectronic Device based on Solution-Processable Organic Thin Films, PDF 2014 | Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at General Electric Healthcare |
| Vangmayee Sharma | Organic field effect transistor based on carbon nanotubes electrode Summer student, 2011 | Engineer at Intel Corporation |
| Vincent Cadiot | PCBM electrolyte-gated transistors, BSc Student, 2013 | Materials Engineer at Safran Aircraft Engines |
| Xiang Meng | Ionic Liquid-Gated WO3 Transistors, Ph.D. Student, 2013 | Maternity Leave |
| Xinda Li | Hydrogen Bonding in Self-Healing Conducting Polymers / PDF in Chemical Engineering, Co-Supervision with Prof. F.Cicoira, Polytechnique Montreal | |
| Yasmina Boulahia | Copper/Melanin Interfaces, BSc Student, 2015 | MSc Student in Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Yuvaraj Sivalingam | Metal oxide nanostructured materials for sensing applications, Visiting Ph.D. student from the University of Roma, Tor Vergata, 2012 | Assistant Professor, SRM University, Chennai, India |
| Zoe Solomon Baird | Microelectronics (Maitrise Professionelle) / MSc student, Polytechnique Montreal |
| Francis Boutet |
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Part-time lab technician, 2019 |
| Yves Drolet |
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Part-time lab technician, 2019 |
