B.Sc. Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Felix is a third-year undergraduate in Mathematical Physics with a summer studentship. He is working on the automation of kinematic mirror mounts to improve laser alignment. Outside of the lab, he enjoys tabletop games, hiking, and skiing.
Favourite Animal: Cape fox 
The group is extremely proud to share that Ivanna and Andrew have received awards this year!
Ivanna has been awarded the 2026-27 Herman K. Walter Graduate Award, and Andrew has been awarded the 91TV Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) for 2026-27 and G.E. Ted Courtnage Graduate Award in Engineering for 2026-27.
These awards are well deserved, keep up the good work!
Ivanna and Lucas had a great time presenting their work on quantum photonic neural networks in time, and optical neural networks for ultrafast quantum state tomography. Great job both of you!
Kristina and Dom had a great time presenting their work at photonics north in Quebec City this past month! Great job guys!
Our NUCELUS Students (Ivanna, Kristina, Mashiat and Dinel) had a blast learning about photonics and AI at this year's NUCELUS Symposium in Quebec City. They had the change to present their work at the poster presentation to other students around Canada. It was an awesome day to talk about science!
Postdoctoral Researcher
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Mehdi is a researcher working on the development of scalable telecom-wavelength quantum photonic platforms based on coupled semiconductor quantum dots integrated into nanophotonic waveguides. Leveraging his expertise in ultra-low-noise cryogenic instrumentation and quantum measurements, he aims to establish the first multi-emitter telecom quantum photonic architecture with independent electrical control and coherent light-matter interactions. His long-term goal is to enable scalable quantum communication, information processing, and neuromorphic photonic technologies compatible with existing telecommunication infrastructure. Mehdi is highly motivated and passionate about advancing quantum technologies through the integration of precision electronics, nanophotonics, and quantum optics.
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M.Sc. Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Favourite Animal: Highland Cow ðŸ‚
Congratulations to Ivanna Boras and Kristina Bodiroga for participating in the first ever Women in Engineering Research Impact at Smith Engineering Symposium (WiE-RISE) Symposium. They did a great job representing the group by talking about their research in this wonderful event!
B.A.Sc. Candidate
Quantum Nanophotonics Lab
Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy
Entering his 4th year of Engineering Physics, Computing option, Ryan is an undergraduate researcher in the accelerated master’s program, researching superconducting nanowire single photon detectors, and applications for photon number resolution. Ryan is fascinated by all things physics, and outside of the lab, enjoys playing hockey, going to the gym, and spending time with friends.
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