Group Members

Current Researchers

PhD Student

Alfred moved to Canada when he joined the Paige Group in September 2018 as a Masters Student. He received his BSc in Chemistry from the University of Cape Coast in his home country, Ghana. Here at USask, his Masters's research in the Paige group involved single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopic analysis of phase-separated 10, 12-pentacosadynoic acid and perfluorotetradecanoic acid system to investigate energy transfer dynamics. He rejoined the Paige group in January 2021 as a PhD student after completing his MSc.

His doctoral research has started with working on understanding how the chirality of photopolymerizable surfactant molecules affects the physicochemical properties of monolayers that contain these surfactants. He loves Soccer and finds happiness in listening to music and helping others. P.S, he is not easily beaten in video games! 

PhD Student

Harpreet moved to Canada in January 2022 as a PhD Student. Originally from Haryana, she received her 5-years integrated degree (BS-MS, Chemistry) from Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER), Mohali in India. Here at USask, she is presently investigating structure-property relationship in Langmuir monolayers of photoswitchable molecules (Donor-Acceptor Stenhouse Adducts; DASA).

Outside the lab, she usually finds herself reading books or shopping.

Recent Graduates

Dr. Srikant Singh (2019-2024)
Dr. David Sowah-Kuma (2015-2020)
Dr. Jeveria Rehman (2015-2020)

Photo Gallery

Group Picture at the CSC Conference, Spring 2024
Group Photo, Spring 2024. ITP: Srikant, Alfred, Matt, Harpreet, Thuat
Group Lunch at Filosophi, Fall 2023. ITP (L-R): Harpreet, Alfred, Matt, Srikant
Visit to the Advanced Photon Source, Chicago. ITP (L-R): Matt, Srikant, Kojo
Lunch with Dr. Trevor Smith from Australia. (L-R: Drs. Ron Steer, Trevor Smith, Matthew Paige and Harpreet Kaur, Srikant Singh, Kojo Nartey; Missing: Alfred Yeboah)
Group Photo (November 2020): In the Photo (L-R) Alfred Yeboah, Srikant Singh, Dr. David Yan; Missing: Dr. Paige

Afternoon Ice-Cream With Dr. Paige, Summer 2022
Group Picture (Summer 2008)
Group Picture (Summer 2013)
Conie's PhD Thesis Defense, Spring 2016
Dr. Paige murdering a defenseless cake!
Conie's PhD Thesis Defense, Spring 2016
Group Picture on Dr. Paige's Birthday, Fall 2019
Group Picture, Summer 2017
End of Summer Lunch, Summer 2017
Group Picture, Fall 2019
Hessamaddin's Farewell Party
Jeveria's Birthday Party
Dr. Paige's Birthday Party

Past Members

Group Alumni

In the Picture: (L-R) Dr. Rehman, Dr. Stevens, Louisa Selby, Dr. Paige, Dr. Sowah-Kuma
  • Dr. David Ci Yan, PDF, 2020-2021
  • Dr. Amy Stevens, (with Dr. R. Steer), PDF, 2017-2019
  • Dr. Ranjana Rautela, PDF, 2016-2017
  • Dr. Neeraj Joshi, PDF, 2015-2017
  • Dr. Md Alauddin,  PDF, 2014-2015
  • Dr. Concepcion Ponce, PDF, 2016
  • Dr. Concepcion Ponce, PhD, 2011-2016
  • Dr. Hessamaddin Younesi,   PDF, 2014-2015
  • Jing Wang,  MSc, 2012-2014
  • Dr. Neeraj Giri,  PDF, 2012-2014
  • Dr. Hessamaddin Younesi,  PhD, 2009-2014
  • Dr. Ala’a Eftaiha,  PhD, 2009-2013
  • Terri Thunder,  MSc, 2009-2013
  • Dr. Jedrzej Szmytkowsi (with Dr. R. Steer),  PDF, 2009-2011
  • Dr. Sunish Sugunan (with Prof. Ron Steer),  PhD, 2006-2013
  • Dr. Yin Lu,  PhD, 2005-2011
  • Jaclyn O’Brien (with Dr. R. Steer),  MSc, 2008-2010
  • Dr. Shatha Qaqish,  PhD, 2005-2009
  • Stephen Christensen (with Dr. S. Urquhart),  MSc, 2007-2009
  • Jahangir Valiani,  MSc, 2005-2007
  • Sangram Bagh,  MSc, 2003-2006

Undergraduate Research and Summer Project Students

You're not forgotten!

In the picture: (L-R) Francis, Dr. Sowah-Kuma, Dr. Rehman, Dr. Paige, Dr. Stevens
Thuat Nguyen, Chem 380; 2024
Joe Nguyen, Chem 483.6; 2023-2024
Arvinthan Anandan, Chem 380; 2023
Shabaab Muhammad, Chem 483.6; 2021-2022
Ariel Tirado Baca, Chem 380; 2021-2022
Tiancheng Zhang, Chem 483.6; 2019-2020
Alex Polgar,  RISE Scholar, UWO; 2015
Zeyuan (Andy) Li,  Chem 380; 2014-2015
Yeonhee Jung,  Chem 380 & 482; 2013-2014
Tingh-Chih (Mike) Chung,  RISE Scholar, U of Toronto; 2013
Russel Goldberg,  RISE Scholar; Concordia; 2012
Cedric Huang,  Chem 483.6; 2012-2013
Curtis Senger,  Chem 483.6; 2012-2013
Karissa Giraldi,  RISE Scholar; U of Alberta; 2011
Hanh Nguyen,  Chem 483.6; 2011-2012
Cheryl Burnyeat,  Chem 483.6; 2011-2012
Mary Cyr,  RISE Scholar; U de Montreal; 2010
Robin Porterfield,  RISE Scholar; Concordia; 2009
Hanh Nguyen,  Summer Researcher, U of S; 2009
Terri Thunder,  Chem 483.6; 2008-2009
Dang Van,  Chem 483.6; 2007-2008
Stephen Christensen (with Dr. Urquhart),  Chem 483.6; 2006-07
Arya Alaie,  Chem 483.3; 2005-2006
Adam Leontowich,  Chem 383.3; 2005-2006
Patrick Fiori,  Chem 483.6; 2003-2004
Jamie Ruszkowski, Chem 483.6; 2002-2003