Biography
I have been teaching at UVU since 2018. I teach introductory physics, experimental methods, and biophysics
Before coming to UVU, I received my PhD in Optics from the University of Rochester, taught physics at Rochester Institute of Technology, and developed medical optics devices at the University of Nottingham in the UK.
My research uses light to learn about living things. Many of these techniques have medical applications, but many can also be used by biologists, chemists, and others. Our group uses Raman spectroscopy to non-invasively measure the chemical composition of cells and tissues, allowing us to classify our samples. We are currently studying cancer cells, bacteria, artificial tissues, graphene, and microplastics.
Curriculum Vitae
