Frank is a PhD student in the Neyhouse Research Group at the University of Toronto who joined in September 2025. He has completed his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minor in nanotechnology in 2023 at McGill University. He has then received his Master of Science in the same institution in 2025 working under Professor Nathalie Tufenkji on microplastics and nanoplastics detection techniques. Working in sustainability and environmental protection has always been something he valued. Thus, following this passion, Frank joined the Neyhouse Research Group under Professor Bertrand Neyhouse to study practical applications of electrochemistry. Specifically, he is working on improving the performance of chlor-alkoxide electrolysis in polyvinyl chloride recycling processes. In his leisure times, Frank very much enjoys beekeeping, hiking, cooking (and eating), volunteering as well as taking time in understanding various cultures to deepen his connection with people.

Grace (she/her) is a chemistry PhD student in the Neyhouse Research Group at the University of Toronto. She joined in April 2026 and is co-supervised with The Taylor Group in Chemistry. Grace grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the same city where she obtained her dual B.S. in Chemistry and Environment & Sustainability at the University of Michigan. During her undergraduate studies at UMich, she researched redox flow batteries as well as electrochemically chlorinated commodity chemicals from PVC recycling waste with Prof. Anne McNeil. Prior to joining the Neyhouse Research Group, Grace worked with Prof. Dwight Seferos at UofT developing energy storage materials. Throughout her PhD she will continue exploring sustainable applications of chemistry, particularly related to electrocatalysis. Outside of the lab, Grace spends her time gardening, baking sourdough bread, advocating for climate solutions, and cuddling her beloved cat Fig.

Originally from Pasadena, California, Liam is pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of  Toronto. Through his professional experience year, he spent 16 months with the Next Hydrogen Corporation working on catalysis for green hydrogen production, where he developed a passion for sustainable energy and electrochemistry. Following this passion, Liam joined the Neyhouse group to work on electrifying thermochemical processes through organic electrosynthesis. This aligns with his goal of becoming a UofT Sustainability Scholar by achieving a Minor in Sustainable Energy. When released from the lab, Liam enjoys playing saxophone at jazz bars around Toronto, going to see musical theatre, and exploring the city's many parks.

Yuta is a 3rd-year undergraduate student majoring in Chemical System Engineering at the University of Tokyo, currently spending his 2025-2026 academic year as an exchange student at the University of Toronto. He joined the Neyhouse Research Group as a summer researcher for the period of May to July 2026. Yuta’s commitment to sustainability was sparked during a high school exchange program in Germany, where he was deeply moved by the high level of environmental awareness. This experience led him to pursue a career in chemical engineering to develop technical solutions for global challenges. He is particularly interested in battery technologies and energy storage systems, viewing them as vital components for a sustainable energy transition. Outside of the lab, Yuta likes to play tennis, watch baseball games. He is also a big fan of japanese anime, Detective Conan.

Belen is a second-year undergraduate chemical engineering student at the University of Toronto. Growing up in Lima, Peru, her interest in sustainable technologies focuses on making them more accessible for developing countries, particularly through scalable solutions that can be implemented in a cost-efficient way. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, and fashion analysis.