• Constructed a free-space mid-IR spectrometer to perform trace gas analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human breath samples for the early detection of lung and breast cancer using cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS)• Demonstrated the ability to detect parts-per-trillion (ppt) concentrations of VOCs emitted from a calibrated reference source• Contributed to design calculations by determining minimum specifications for the bandwidth of HgCdTe mid-IR photodetectors to minimize noise without introducing signal distortion• Designed a database to store spectrometer measurement data using MySQL, and integrated the automated pushing of measurement results to the database into the LabVIEW control software• Lead the effort to identify the root cause of offgassing from manufactured breath sampling devices as the piston seal, and identified a replacement which provides a better seal, results in quieter operation, and reduced the component cost by 10x• Developed a methodology in Python to remove background environmental signals from breath measurements involving a linear regression approach to fit measurement data • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in all stages of design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to work through nonconformances from suppliers of manufactured gas handling system subassemblies, establish manufacturing specifications for critical parts such as the optical resonator cavity, and documenting procedures such as receiving inspection validation tests as work instructions within the quality management system, as per ISO 13485 standards

• Developed fluorescent rare earth and transition metal-based nanomaterials for use with InGaN microLEDs to enhance the colour quality of white light sources for display applications• Improved nanoparticle fluorescence efficiency by 41% through the introduction of a doped/intrinsic core/shell architecture, and demonstrated the ability to tune the peak absorption wavelength by 40 nm through the application of fundamental physics and chemistry principles • Leveraged defects present at nanoparticle surfaces to accommodate luminescent dopant ion concentrations 10x higher than bulk materials without observing concentration quenching• Designed comprehensive electro-optical systems, including a single photon counter capable of measuring sub-100 ns fluorescence lifetimes to demonstrate non-radiative energy transfer processes between co-dopant ions consisting of a free-space pulsed excitation laser, parabolic mirror, Si avalanche photodiode detector circuit, and high speed oscilloscope; as well as a fluorescence quantum efficiency measurement setup made from a free-space diode laser source, integrating sphere, and fiber-coupled spectrometer • Demonstrated the ability to remove and replace stabilizing surface organic ligands to alter the polarity of the nanoparticle surface to extend their compatibility with various dispersing solvents• Familiar with wet chemical colloidal synthesis, etching, and film deposition in clean room environments• Drafted annual proposals for funding agencies, industry partnerships, and academic collaborations• Produced four first author publications in high impact academic journals, including the Royal Society of Chemistry and The Journal of Luminescence, and six publications overall

• Delivered instruction in optical and electronics lab settings involving optical components and systems, as well as optical measurement instrumentation• Managed 30-50 third year students across multiple disciplines, assisting with troubleshooting and creative problem solving of circuits consisting of embedded semiconductor devices • Provided demonstrations of thermally grown oxide thin films

• Assisted with the installation of new Unix systems for the undergraduate physics labs.• Compiled the inventory of lab equipment and components.• Performed maintenance and repairs of lab equipment.

• Developed a simulation in MATLAB using physical principles to model the flow of blood through healthy and tumour-like blood vasculature.• Performed statistical analysis to determine if a significant difference could be found between healthy and tumour-like tissue using ultrasound and microbubbles.• Work led to an award winning dissertation titled “Quantifying Vascular Heterogeneity Using Wash-in and Wash-out Curves Following a Bolus Injection”.

Developed an algorithm to simulate the growth and progression of cancer tumors using MATLAB.

Manufactured and analyzed a substance to mimic the optical properties of human skin.