Brief Bio:
I am a PhD graduate from the University of Waterloo in the field of theoretical chemistry and now the Project Manager of the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment (ACE) team. My previous research experience in computational chemistry used quantum molecular dynamics to investigate small clusters, specifically composed of molecular hydrogen and water. In supplement to my duties as a Project Manager, my research focus is on the trends of Volume-Mixing Ratios (VMRs) of atmospheric molecules.
Research Topics
- Calculating trends of volume-mixing ratios (VMRs) of atmospheric molecules
- Calculating vibrational frequency shifts of hydrogen clusters and comparing to experimental values
- Calculating the energetic and structural properties of hydrogen clusters up to N=33 and investigating their liquid-like and solid-like properties
- Calculating energetic and structural properties of hydrogen molecules confined in hydrate clathrates
- Assisting in development of a ground state molecular dynamics code called Langevin equation Path Integral Ground State (LePIGS)
Notable Achievements:
2017-2018: Ontario Graduate Scholarship
2014-2017: Vanier Scholar
2014: Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies Award (MSc)
2013-2014: NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship - Masters
2010: NSERC Undergraduate Research Assistantship
Other Interests:
Outside of research, I enjoy playing hockey, water sports, and board games.
