I joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta) as Assistant Professor in September, 2001. I am currently an Associate Professor. I completed my B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1998, and my Ph.D. in 2001, both at this institution.
My research interests are in micro- and nano-scale thin film materials and devices, micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), and microfluidics, with particular interests in optical applications, chemical functionalisation, and sensors.
My pedagogical activities include, at the undergraduate level, courses in basic circuits, analog electronics, and digital electronics. Circuits and electronics are a core subject area in the field of electrical engineering. At the graduate level, I teach in the area of thin film materials.
You can find more about my research, teaching, and service activities on this website. Thanks for visiting!
Education
- (1998/05–2001/08) Ph.D. Electrical Engineering (University of Alberta)
- (1994/09–1998/04) B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (University of Alberta)
Awards and recognition
- Delta Chi Teaching Excellence Award 2009
- Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 2007 (link)
- Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award 2007
Affiliations with professional associations and technical societies
- (2003–present) Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- (1998–2003) Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), APEGA
- (1998–present) member, American Vacuum Society (AVS)
- (1998–present) member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- (2007–present) Branch Counsellor, U of A IEEE Student Branch
- (2002–present) member, International Liquid Crystals Society (ILCS)
Department and Faculty committee activities
- (July 2006–June 2009) Faculty of Engineering Nomination Committee, Chair and ECE Dept. representative
- (July 2003–June 2006) ECE dept. Undergraduate Studies Committee, elected member
- (July 2003–June 2006) Faculty of Engineering Admission, Promotions, and Timetabling (APT) committee, ECE dept. representative