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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I lead project design and development at Ekidna, managing a team of 5 – 8 engineers and scientists to oversee the entire product lifecycle from conceptualization to client launch. I spearheaded the advancement of a portable cannabinoid testing platform capable of accurately detecting multiple cannabinoids in both dry (cured) and wet (fresh) plant material. Leveraging my chemistry expertise, I developed extraction solutions and optimized electrochemical protocols for customized sensor… Show more I lead project design and development at Ekidna, managing a team of 5 – 8 engineers and scientists to oversee the entire product lifecycle from conceptualization to client launch. I spearheaded the advancement of a portable cannabinoid testing platform capable of accurately detecting multiple cannabinoids in both dry (cured) and wet (fresh) plant material. Leveraging my chemistry expertise, I developed extraction solutions and optimized electrochemical protocols for customized sensor applications. I have also designed an innovative biomarker receptor for an electrochemical point of care diagnostic platform.Additionally, I prepare technical reports, patents, and presentations, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. I also support our Sales team with inquiries, training sessions, and customer support requests. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Design and development of high-quality semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotube materials for incorporation into organic thin-film transistors.Management, training and supervision of 20+ postdoc, graduate and undergraduate students in various projects related to organic electronic devices.

Fabrication and electrical characterization of organic thin-film transistors incorporating small molecules, conjugated polymers or polymer-carbon nanotube semiconductors. Characterization of organic thin-films through optical spectroscopy and AFM.

Investigation of the interactions between novel electron-poor conjugated polymers and carbon nanotubes.Supramolecular functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes with conjugated polymers.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Chemistry

Design and synthesis of novel conjugated polymers for the dispersal of semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes. Optimization.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry And Physics