Hadiya is currently an Experimental Physicist at the Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited in Ottawa, ON.
She graduated with a physics degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, where she developed a strong foundation in the principles and applications of physics. Her fascination with the “very small” led her to pursue a Master’s degree in the QNC-MBE research group, where she conducted research using robust resonant x-ray characterization techniques to investigate interfaces in nanodevices fabricated for Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs). This work contributed to the optimization of growth conditions and device performance.
Outside of the lab, Hadiya has cultivated a diverse range of interests, including cooking, paddling outrigger canoes, and weightlifting. She is also an avid reader of historical fiction. Looking ahead, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of physicists, with a focus on encouraging visible minorities to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).