Lampe Lab Group members

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Sangeeta Murugkar

Dr. Sangeeta Murugkar is an Associate Professor in the Medical Physics Group in the Department of Physics at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She is an expert in developing non-invasive, rapid and cost-effective optical imaging instrumentation and quantitative analysis techniques utilizing lasers. 

Sangeeta established the Laboratory for Laser-Assisted Medical Physics and Engineering (LLAMPE) in the Department of Physics after joining Carleton University in 2013. Following her undergraduate degree in India, Sangeeta completed her PhD in Physics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying the fundamental physics of semiconductor superlattices using Raman spectroscopy. She developed her interest for real-world applications of photonics as a post-doctoral fellow at McMaster University for two years and a Research Scientist in the telecommunications industry giant JDS Uniphase in Ottawa for five years. Sangeeta discovered her passion for Biophotonics in 2006 while working as a Research Associate to Prof. Hanan Anis at the University of Ottawa for five years. She enjoyed the opportunity to work with Prof. Robert Boyd, an international expert in nonlinear optics at the University of Ottawa from 2011-2013.

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Connor McNairn
Connor McMairn

Connor is in his first year of PhD in medical physics with his research focused on developing applications of Raman spectroscopy in radiation dosimetry. Connor enjoys reading novels in his free time.

 

 

 

Justin Gagnon
Justin Gagnon

Justin started his Ph.D. in Medical Physics in the LAMPE lab in September 2021. His M.Sc. degree in Physics under the supervision of Prof. Robert Boyd at the University of Ottawa was focused on phase-matching nonlinear-optical interactions using zero-index metamaterials. His Ph.D. will focus on developing stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) imaging for applications in ionizing radiation research. Justin previously completed his Honours B.Sc. in Physics at the University of Ottawa and enjoys learning languages and playing chess in his spare time.

 

Teresa
Teresa

Teresa is a master’s student in Medical Physics with the LAMPE lab.  Her research focus is on investigating the effects of low dose ionizing radiation using Raman spectroscopy and imaging.  She completed her HBSc at Western University in Medical Physics and enjoys playing the guitar and reading in her free time.

 

 

Haydn
Haydn

Haydn is going into his fourth year of a Bachelors in Science Honours in Physics (Theory stream). As a research assistant in LLAMPE, he is collecting and analyzing data from in vivo irradiated mice blood plasma samples using a compact Raman Spectroscopy setup. Favourite hobbies include biking, golf, and playing the saxophone.

 

 

Zoe Boukouris

Zoë is an undergraduate student entering her fourth year of a Bachelors in Science Honours in Physics in the theory stream. She is working on a quantitative analysis of cancer margins in fluorescence microscopy images of brain tissue. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing piano.

 

 

Parminder
Parminder

Parminder started his Ph.D. in Medical Physics at the LAMPE lab in September 2023, focusing on innovative non-linear optics applications. Previously, he completed an MSc in Applied Physics at the Naval Postgraduate School and a B. Eng in Engineering Physics at McMaster University. Beyond his academic pursuits, he finds peace in running, cycling, and hiking.

 

Previous Team Members

NameDurationRoleCurrent Status
C. Harry Allen2019-2023PhD studentResearch Associate at Oakridge National Lab, USA
Cristian Ciobanu2020-2021Undergraduate StudentMcGill University
Olivia Raiche-Tanner2018-2019MSc studentNova Scotia
Ben Hansson2017-2019Undergraduate StudentDalhousie University
Aditya BabuJan-April 2018Co-op UndergraduateStudent at U.Waterloo
Abrar Ahmad2015-2017Undergraduate StudentEngineer at Telesat, Ottawa
Hamid Moradi2014-2017Graduate StudentPursuing MS (Env, Engineering), Carleton U
Chris Dedek2016-2017Undergraduate StudentPursuing MS (Neuroscience), Carleton U
Achint Kumar2016-2017International StudentStudying PhD (Physics) at Duke University
Dean Shepherdson2015-2016Undergraduate StudentEngineer, Australia
Emil Prikryl2014-2015Undergraduate StudentStudying Medicine at Ottawa U
Alain Price
2014-2015Undergraduate StudentCustom Systems Specialist at HORIBA Instruments, USA
Simon-Alexandre Lussier2013-2014Graduate StudentTechnical Officer at National Research Council Canada
Emily Hubley2014Undergraduate StudentRadiation oncology resident, USA