Research Interests

  • High precision mass measurements of short-lived nuclei
  • Improving inputs in existing astrophysical models
  • Ion trapping and manipulation
  • Multi-thread project management
  • Design and development of various new experimental apparatus and the use of 2D and 3D CAD software
  • Advanced RF circuit design
  • Programming experimental upgrades in five different languages
  • Proficiency in clean room procedures and practices
  • Automation and ultra high vacuum technologies
  • Experimental proposal writing and defense

  • EMMATrap - A new mass measurement facility for EMMA at TRIUMF

My approach to research has been driven by a love of astrophysics and instrumentation. I enjoy designing and building the devices on which I work, and feel an immense sense of pride when a device I have built is used to advance research.


The measurement of the masses of astrophysically important nuclei has been a driving goal in much of the work that I have done. I intend to take the lead in implementing experimental innovations to support the mass measurements of short-lived nuclei.


I have shown that ability in my work on TRIUMF's Cooler Penning Trap (CPET) to improve mass measurement precision with highly charged ions, my design and fabrication of CARIBU's low-energy beamline, and in my additions and upgrades to the Canadian Penning Trap (CPT) system over my nearly ten years with the group.


I have written successful research proposals to measure the masses of never before measured astrophysically important nuclei at both TRIUMF and at ANL, taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the respective facilities, and have several other proposals in process.


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EMMATrap