Meet The Team

Dr. Jan-Hendrik Pöhls

Associate Professor


Jan has joined the Department of Chemistry as an assistant professor at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. He is cross-appointed to the Physics Department. In July 2025, Jan was promoted to associate professor. He received his BSc and MSc in Materials Science and Engineering from Kiel University in Germany. For his PhD, he moved to Halifax where he worked under Dr. Mary Anne White. Before joining UNB, Jan conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Alberta (Dr. Arthur Mar), McGill University (Dr. Bradley Siwick), and  McMaster University (Dr. Yurij Mozharivskyj). When Jan is not in the lab, he is going running, hiking, or exploring the farmer's market. 

Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Emily Doucet
Master's Student

Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a first-year graduate student in the Pöhls group, where I study the synthesis and doping of thermoelectric and layered chalcogenide materials. My work focuses on understanding how composition and structure affect their electronic and thermal transport properties.

I’m a member of the cross country and track and field team and when I’m not in the lab, you’ll likely find me running on the track or hitting the elliptical at the Currie Centre. Outside of athletics, I love drinking coffee and getting lost in a good book!

Lydia Edogiawerie

PhD candidate


Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm a PhD student in the Pöhls research group, where I'm engineering quantum materials to help solve the renewable energy puzzle.
My academic background includes Industrial Chemistry (BSc, Nigeria) and Materials Science for Solar Energy (MSc, Russia), shaping a global perspective on science and innovation. Outside of research, I’m a curious city explorer, a language enthusiast, and a passionate seeker of unforgettable films and music.

Hannah Vardy
Undergraduate CHEM3009/CHEM3019 Student


My name is Hannah, I’m a fourth year Biochemistry student. I’m currently working on doping transition metal dichalcogenides to induce superconductivity!

We have a lot of fun in the lab, its dope you might even say. Outside academics, I love exploring new places with my family, trying as much new food as possible, and fangirling over my cat, Marley

Oluwanifemi Akintola
Undergraduate Hononr's Student


Hi, I'm Nifemi and I'm a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of New Brunswick. My project is focused on creating Transition Metal Dichalcogenides using the Chemical Vapor Transport method. Outside academics, I'm usually crocheting, spending time with family or mentoring a few kids.

Sienna Horodecki
Undergraduate  CHEM3009/CHEM3019 Student


I'm Sienna, and in the lab I am working on the synthesis of large transition metal dichalogenide single crystals at low temperatures. Currently I am a biochem student, but I seek knowledge in a wide array of scientific fields. I am also a very passionate artist, and I love using my understanding of the sciences to build on my understanding of the fundamentals of art. I also love reading, hiking, and spending time with my cats!

Anjali Singh
Undergraduate CHEM3009 Student


Hi, I am Anjali Singh! 
I am a fourth-year Biology-Chemistry student working in the Pöhls lab! My research project focuses on the synthesis of nanoparticles using the Anti-Lotus Effect.
I love science and learning new things! In my free time, I enjoy reading, music, and traveling!



Pratik Mishra
Undergraduate Work-Study Student


Pratik Mishra is a work-study student working on the development of electrical measurements and 3D printing. 



Former Students


Graduate Students

Elham Rezaee (May 2024 - May 2025) - PhD Candidate



Undergraduate Students

Aspen Hall (September 2022 - April 2024) - Work-Study Student/Honor's Student

Emily Doucet (September 2024 - April 2025) - Honor's Student

Madeline Nowlan (January 2024 - August 2024) - CHEM3009 Student/Summer Research Student

Brianna Aubé (January 2024 - August 2024) - CHEM3009 Student/Summer Research Student

Kieran LeBlanc (January 2024 - February 2024) - CHEM3009 Student

James Schurman (September 2024 - December 2024) - CHEM3009 Student

Dorinda Brown (September 2024 - December 2024) - CHEM3019 Student

Pauljo Peter (September 2023 - April 2025) - Work-Study Student

Sonam Yongdrel (January 2025 - April 2025) - CHEM3009 Student

Hannah Vardy (January 2025 - April 2025) - CHEM3009 Student

Sienna Horodecki (January 2025 - April 2025) - CHEM3009 Student

Nicholas Poniatowski (January 2025 - April 2025) - CHEM4909 Student

Noah Lossier (May 2025 - August 2025) - Summer Research Student



Carroll-Pöhls Lab

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Last Update: October 28, 2025