About
My research reveals how microstructural heterogeneity governs transport, performance, and failure in electrochemical energy devices.
I work at the intersection of physics, engineering, and materials science, using operando tomography and quantitative analysis. I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, Department of Materials.
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2018 – 2023University of Toronto
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar, Gold Medal recipient
- Thesis: Heterogeneous water transport in fuel cell materials
- Supervisor: Prof. Aimy Bazylak
M.A.Sc., Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2015 – 2017University of Toronto
- Thesis: Custom microporous layers for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
B.Eng. (Honours), Mechanical Engineering
2010 – 2015University of Victoria
- Gold Medal — highest GPA in department
- Thesis: 3D-printed wrist joint for above-wrist prosthetic devices
Research Experience
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
2026 – 2028Upcoming independent fellowship
- Funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (€267,000)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
2023 – presentUniversity of Oxford, Department of Materials
- Operando and multiscale characterization of solid-state batteries, linking microstructure evolution to performance
- Secured and led synchrotron experiments at Diamond Light Source and ESRF; primary liaison between Oxford and Diamond
- Supervised junior researchers, managed industrial collaborations, and commissioned >£300k of new infrastructure
Researcher, TEAM Laboratory
2015 – 2023University of Toronto
- Collaborated with 8 international institutions and 3 automakers — 22 journal publications
- Led material fabrication lab division: novel carbon-based porous materials with up to 14% performance improvement
- Pioneered dual-modality simultaneous neutron and X-ray tomography of fuel cells
Visiting Research Fellow
2023PoreLab, University of Oslo
- Two-phase fluid flow in porous media — InterPore PoreLab Award for Young Researchers
Visiting Researcher
2018Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Fabricated custom catalyst layers for fuel cells; Karlsruhe International Collaboration grant
Professional Experience
Fuel Cell Material Test & Characterization Engineer
2014Mercedes-Benz Canada Fuel Cell Department
- Characterized mechanical properties of gas diffusion layers for large-scale manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Design Co-op
2013New World Technologies Inc.
- Designed reaction arms for torque wrenches using finite element and failure analysis
Aircraft Modeling Engineer, Ice Blast R&D
2012Coulson Aircrane
- Modeled water tank structure for Lockheed C-130Q aircraft, now in production
Clinical Trials Project Lead
2014 – 2015Victoria Hand Project, Nepal
- Led expansion to Nepal; designed patented 3D-printed wrist mechanism; project now in 10+ countries
Funding & Awards
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship €267,000 · 2026–2028
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship $150,000 · 2019–2022
G. Michael Bancroft PhD Thesis Award Top thesis · Canadian Light Source · 2024
InterPore PoreLab Award for Young Researchers International field-wide award · 2023
CSME Gold Medal Top academic achievement in PhD · 2023
Total competitive funding acquired > $686,000