Experience

Agora Energy Technologies

• Canada
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Technologist

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Plan, design and execute experiments for redox flow batteries in the intermediate cell stack • Study catalyst loading and substrates, gas diffusion electrode design, membranes, electrolyte concentrations and flow rates • Analyze samples using Ion Chromatography (IC) and titrations • Assist in R&D projects required to develop and optimize technological parameters and facilitate commercialization • Explore technological and commercial opportunities to monetize Agora’s projects • Research and be up to date with relevant literature and developments in the field, and their potential impact on projects and possible commercialization • Oversee lab safety and compliance with OH&S and WorkSafeBC including conducting safety trainings and lab inspections Show less



Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering

• Research Lab Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Margin testing, specification setting and optimization of electrochemical parameters to synthesize nano-structured topographies from metal oxides for fully implantable cardiovascular devices• Executed research plans to ensure that critical project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met• Contributed to development of patent applications• Took part in hiring process and hiring decisions for lab• Conducted and coordinated training on analytical instruments – DLS, DSC, TGA, IC, XPS and electron microscopes; including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting issues• Supervised, managed and trained lab technicians, interns and undergraduate and graduate student workers• Collaborated with research groups and industry partners; Interact with CROs and external • Interacted with CROs, manufacturers and external vendors• Involved with technology transfer with a medical device partner Show less

• Research Lab Technician

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Created metal oxide nano array of specific dimension on 2D surface by anodization that demonstrated favorable endothelial cell migration behavior• Designed fixtures for 3D printing (nylon) to hold substrate in electrochemical cell• Conducted morphological characterization and elemental characterization of surface and bulk• Conducted literature searches to troubleshoot and improve experimental protocol• Developed reliable experimental protocols that increased nanostructure coverage and improved mechanical stability• Operated, maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment and prepared SOPs• Participated in laboratory management review and inspections as per Environment Health & Safety standards• Wrote and reviewed technical reports and presentations Show less

• Student Worker

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  • Performed experiments for synthesis of various formulations of polymer nanoparticles and cross-linked hydrogels for use in thermally triggered pressure sensitive adhesive bandages• Studied effect of temperature, cross-linker/initiator/monomer concentrations on the polymerization kinetics and product obtained • Measured temperature dependent swelling/phase transition, and made elasticity measurements• Determined particle size distribution• Prepared films of polymer formulations on various backing materials by spray and spin coating for mechanical testing • Conducted mechanical tests (tension, 900 peel and tack tests according to ASTM standards) using Instron/Mark-10 on porcine skin, synthetic skin, vitro skin and other substrates to quantify adhesive strength at various temperatures• Maintained clear and rigorous experimental records, including electronic lab notebooks• Gained laboratory skills by reviewing literature and analyzing procedures, technologies and research data to plan and design experiments Show less