I am a Physics student at McGill University passionate about experimental design, imaging, and detector physics. My research explores how we can use technology and creativity to make invisible processes measurable — from neutrino detection to metabolic imaging.
In 2025, I was a DAAD RISE Germany Scholar at the University of Kiel, where I worked on deuterium metabolic imaging using a 7T MRI system. Previously, I conducted experimental nuclear physics research in the Brunner Neutrino Lab, contributing to the nEXO collaboration and building custom electronics, DAQ systems, and simulations.
Selected Projects
bSSFP Simulation (University of Kiel)
Modeled balanced steady-state free precession sequences for deuterated metabolites using MATLAB. Compared simulated signal evolution with 7T MRI experimental data, optimizing sequence parameters for maximal metabolite contrast.
Parahydrogen Bubbler
Designed and constructed a parahydrogen bubbling system for hyperpolarizing nuclear spins.
Gadolinium Relaxivity Study
Prepared gadolinium-based contrast solutions and measured longitudinal (T₁) and transverse (T₂) relaxation times at 1T and 7T magnetic fields. Analyzed concentration dependence and verified results against literature values.
Pressure Sensor Box (Brunner Neutrino Lab)
Developed a Raspberry Pi-based monitoring system for real-time gas pressure measurements. Integrated custom PCB sensors, live GUI visualization, and automated alerts for lab safety compliance.
nEXO Scale Model
3D-printed a 1:100 scale model of the nEXO neutrinoless double beta decay detector. Integrated LEDs displayed event simulation.
Stepper Motor Control Software
Implemented Python-based modular control for high-precision stepper motors and rotary encoders. Furture actuators would be implemented for SiPM characterization in nEXO detector.
Chroma Stave Scanner
Simulated photon transport and response of silicon photomultipliers atteched to cryogenic detector staves using Chroma. Simulated stave testing with photon beam.
Compton Scattering Measurement
Conducted photon scattering experiments to validate Compton’s equation. Analyzed energy spectra to extract electron mass and compare experimental results with theoretical predictions.
Optical Pumping of Rubidium
Performed optical pumping experiments on Rubidium vapor to study Zeeman splitting.
Germanium Semiconductor Characterization
Measured electronic properties of a Ge semiconductor sample using Hall effect and resistivity tests. Determined carrier density, mobility, and conductivity as a function of temperature.
Awards & Recognition
- DAAD RISE Germany Scholarship (2025) — Awarded by the German Academic Exchange Service for research at the University of Kiel.
- Student Undergraduate Research Award (SURA, 2024) — Funded to conduct independent research at McGill University.
- 4th Place, CASST Talk Competition (2024) — Recognized for project presentation on detector instrumentation.
- Honourable Mention, Trottier Space Institute Summer Talks (2024) — Awarded for innovative approach to hardware and data acquisition design.