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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 is in his third 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 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 is a first-year PhD student in Medical Physics with the LAMPE lab after fast-tracking from the MSc program.  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 is in 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 in 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 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.

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