-Operated a commercial, ultra-high vacuum, low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscope. Investigated the electronic characteristics of newly discovered topological materials by performing spectroscopic and nanoscale transport experiments.-Wrote MATLAB code to analyse gigabyte scale raw data in an efficient and semi-automated fashion and created intuitive graphical representations of complicated measurements.-Routinely monitored and maintained cryogenic liquids to ensure a stable 4 K instrument temperature. Regularly scheduled helium orders within the institute and refilled dewars to ensure liquid nitrogen and helium was always available.-Guided my research by planning future project goals, adjusting and adapting my experiments to suit new scientific advancements and discoveries, and also devised new experiments to confirm my measurement results.-Machined UHV compatible components, modified the existing system for new measurements, and replaced current instrument parts to improve vacuum pressure. -Presented my research at conferences and schools of varying sizes, both in poster and oral formats. Altered my presentations to accommodate a wide range of audiences, from experts in the condensed matter physics field to high school students.

-Was a teaching assistant for three lab oriented courses-ENPH 259: Circuit design and analysis -This course is usually the first circuit design and analysis experience for students -Focuses on RC, RLC, transistors, and digital logic -Assisted students in person (and virtually in 2020), explaining basic concepts and debugging non-functioning circuits-PHYS 408: Optics -This course focusses on introductory techniques to optical experiments, with four major experiments being: 1. Characterising a HeNe laser 2. Operating a Michelson interferometer 3. Developing a HeNe cavity 4. Exploring Fourier optics and filtering -Assisted students on all four experiments, guiding them through the labs-PHYS 159: Introductory Physics Laboratory for Engineers -Course focusses on basic experimental skills (taking measurements and data, fitting, lab reports, etc.) -Helped students virtually to complete labs and analyse data

-Learned a new software for a modified 4-probe STM technique within a two-week time frame, quickly starting solo measurements which investigated the electronic properties of a thin film topological insulator.-Integrated into a new research environment, adapting to a different group dynamic and structure with a stronger emphasis on individual responsibilities.-Promptly familiarised myself with new scientific instrumentation, including high-voltage scanning electron microscopes, and low-noise multi-measurement electronic devices for small current and voltage detection. Unwanted noise was characterised through Fourier transformed signal spectra, systematically eliminating potential sources until an adequate baseline was achieved.

List of Public Presentations and PostersHow can we see Atoms?Sep 2020TRIUMF Saturday Morning LecturesVirtualOralDrumhead Surface State in ZrSiTe Observed with STMDec 2019MPI-UBC-UTokyo Workshop on Quantum MaterialsVancouver, BC, Canada OralUnraveling the Topological Nature of ZrSiTe using STMMar 2019APS March MeetingBoston, MA, USAOralSTM of the Topological Nodal-line Semimetal ZrSiTeMay 2019CIFAR Quantum MaterialsVancouver, BC, CanadaPosterSTM of the Topological Nodal-line Semimetal ZrSiTeAug 2018Topological Materials Summer SchoolSan Sebastian, SpainPosterSTM of the Topological Nodal-line Semimetal ZrSiTeMay 2018CIFAR Quantum MaterialsMontreal, QC, CanadaPoster

-Designed an experiment to determine the dielectric permittivity of sapphire, used to focus electromagnetic fields onto potential new cavity materials, looking for materials that could increase the efficiency of the current accelerators.-Investigated the effect of sapphire on EM fields using ANSYS High Frequency Structural Simulation.-Designed all components of the experimental apparatus using SolidWorks. Ensured materials were chosen such that interference with other components was minimized.

-Investigated the unique electronic properties of thin film ferroelectric tunnelling junctions.-Assisted in the fabrication of thin film materials by pulsed laser deposition, intricately controlling the layer by layer chemical structure.-Analyzed the tunnelling junctions using atomic force microscopy and piezoresponse force microscopy, creating images on the sub-micron level.-Interpreted the data both graphically (Gwyddion SPM visualization software) and numerically (MATLAB).

-Assisted in the rollout of the International Material Data System (IMDS), a global database for information on the materials used in the automotive industry.-Ensured materials were in compliance with European automotive regulations.-Participated in fabrication steps of automotive components, gaining knowledge of the design, testing, and implementation phases of the production line.