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Ottawa, Canada

Advise governments and NGOs on the impact of artificial light at night on the environment and human health. Develop luminaires for environmentally sensitive areas, and other applications.

Rideau Ferry, Ontario

We developed and market light fixtures that have very low impact on the environment, ecology and human health. They are based on the concept of "low-impact lighting": no glare or light trespass beyond the target area and no bio-disturbing blue light. They are also fully adjustable by the user and comes with a dimming controller. No other light fixture.

We develop astronomy education materials for secondary and post secondary schools, colleges and universities. Give astronomy and stargazing presentations to schools and general audiences.

Developed, delivered and managed second year course on astronomy and astrophysics. Developed and delivered courses on astronomy and scotobiology for Continuing Education Department and an astrobiology course for Enrichment Mini Course Program for students in Canada's Capital Region.

Ottawa, Ontario

Developed the national light pollution abatement program for Canada. Created and manages the Canadian Dark-sky Preserve and Urban Star Park Programs. Advised NGOs on strategies to reduce light pollution, promoted the reduction of light pollution to the public and how to co-operate with governments to leverage their efforts. Authored articles on light.

Ottawa, Ontario

Mechanical engineering and design. Includes system level and conceptual design, thermal and structural engineering and material engineering. Senoir mechanical engineer during development and manufacture of a number of satellite payloads.

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Advised students on the engineering development processes involved in the development of satellite payloads, guided students towards successful design strategies. Mentor for engineering work and preliminary design reviews.

Physics Department - Astronomy - classroom and television lectures on planetary and stellar astronomy and cosmology; videotape and DVD distribution. Cirricula included physics, chemistry, geology remote sensing instumentation and techniques.

Provided insight and technical information on the promotion of light pollution abatement during the IYA. Suggested various promotional projects to reach large segments of the general public.

Developed, delivered and manages several astronomy courses on planetary and stellar astronomy. Cirricula included physics, chemistry and geology.

Developed and delivered summer course on astronomy and astrophysics to Canadian Astronaut Corp.

Project Engineer on RADARSAT I Project at Spar Aerospace, St Anne-de-Bellevue. Project Engineer and mechanical group leader for antenna sub system during start up phase of project. Responsible for envelop and interface definition, mechanical design of SAR and technical support on sub contracts antenna and MGSE. Developed sub-system Hardware Specifications.

WISP Project (Space Shuttle payload), Wind Imaging Interferometer Project (WINDII on American UAR Satellite) and hardware for micro-gravity experiment. Developed WISP subsystem mechanical lay outs for RF and electronics modules, reviewed development of mechanical drawings, performed structural and thermal design for three subsystems. Developed WINDII.

Mechanical engineer on avionics design and packaging. Specifically, developed and extended capability of acident data recorders and cockpit voice and data recorders.