About Me
I am an award-winning innovator with an intensive research track record in quantum computing, machine learning, and healthcare. I recently worked as a Quantum Algorithms Developer at the leading European quantum computing company, PASQAL, and worked to create near-term quantum computing algorithms using machine learning at the lab of Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik at the University of Toronto. Currently, I am pursuing a MSc in Computer Science and Mathematics at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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I first became passionate about quantum computing as it bridges my passions for quantum physics, computer science, and innovation. My goal is to leverage quantum computation’s power to solve some of the world’s toughest problems across medicine, security, finance, and more.
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I have also co-authored two papers on transplantation donor and recipient quality of life with Johns Hopkins Hospital and an additional paper on Alzheimer-related toxicity modulators with the McMaster Melacini Lab. Further, during my undergraduate, I had the honour of partnering with St. Joseph's Hospital to develop my health-hackathon winning idea and help the families and caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses integrate into the healthcare system. Working in healthcare while simultaneously learning quantum mechanics and machine learning has inspired my desire to harness quantum computing for disrupting medicine and additional areas.
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I have recently finished my undergraduate at McMaster University (April 2022) with Summa Cum Laude distinction, where I studied liberal arts, mathematics, physics, innovation, computer science, and more. Alongside my academic achievements, I was the team captain of McMaster’s Varsity Women Epée Fencing Team for three years, and enjoy composing classical-contemporary music.
Quantum Computing
Keynote Speaker
@IFA Berlin, 2022
Can quantum computing be used to design smarter cities and tackle global warming? This September, I spoke about this possibility at IFA Berlin, Europe's biggest consumer electronics trade-show conference.
See my talk, "A New World on the Horizon? Smart Cities Powered by Quantum Computers", to learn more about the applications of quantum computing, and my recent research on using quantum machine learning for climate prediction.
Quantum Algorithms Developer
@PASQAL
Are quantum computers useful in the real world? I recently worked at one of Europe's leading quantum computing companies to investigate this question and harness quantum computing to make a meaningful difference in the world. During my full-time 6-month internship, I worked directly with a corporate client to develop new quantum algorithms for real-world applications, and create novel quantum machine learning algorithms for climate prediction.
Quantum Machine Learning
& Algorithm Design​
@University of Toronto Aspuru-Guzik Lab
Created near-term quantum computing algorithms using Machine Learning under the supervision of Dr. Alán Aspuru-Guzik, with a focus on algorithms for chemistry applications. Lead a project for the creation of a new quantum compiling algorithm, and working alongside Ph.D. and post-doctoral students to develop Noisy Intermediate Scale Quantum (NISQ) algorithms and software. Worked at the lab via a paid full-time summer internship in 2021, successfully completed my (second) undergraduate Physics Thesis at the lab from 2021-2022, and continued the research afterwards. My final undergraduate thesis can be found on arXiv here.
Intro to Quantum Computing Video Series
Collaboration with Waterloo IQC
What is the difference between classical and quantum computation? How can we build a quantum computer processor?
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I've been developing an educational video series teaching the public about the use of spin, silicon-based qubits in quantum processors, in collaboration with the University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing. Check out the new series, for audiences of all levels!
Medicine, Biology, and Quantum Physics
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Structural Biology
@McMaster University Melacini Lab
What is happening in Alzheimer's disease at the molecular level? What about in aortic aneurysms? Can we fix the molecular problems underlying these diseases?
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From 2018-2021, I worked alongside Ph.D. and postdoctoral students to identify protein structures and drug targets for Alzheimer's and related diseases using NMR spectroscopy. We recently published a paper characterizing mediators of toxic proteins involved in Alzheimer's and related diseases. I also used NMR data analytic techniques to identify the structure of normal and mutated proteins related to thoracic aortic aneurysms, and developed a new tool to help expedite NMR analysis.
Nephrology
@SickKids Hospital & McMaster Children's Hospital
Thousands of children suffer from nephrotic syndrome around the world. However, there is no known cause to the disease.
From 2017-2019, I worked in a study at SickKids Hospital aiming to identify the cause of childhood nephrotic syndrome, and led the expansion of the study to McMaster Children's Hospital as McMaster's Clinical Research Coordinator. It was a privilege to facilitate communication between students, doctors, hospitals, patients, and patient families for this essential cause. My role included training students to enroll patients & collect samples, safely transferring the patient data between hospitals, and developing a sustainable system at McMaster for the study to continue into the future.
Transplantation & Quality of Life
@Johns Hopkins Hospital
How do transplants influence the quality of life of organ donors and recipients?
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I investigated the role of caregivers in kidney transplantation and the quality of life of organ donors/recipients, under the supervision of Dr. Dorry Segev. Check out the two published papers!
Innovation
Winning the MGDII Healthcare Hackathon & Hospital Partnership
@McMaster University & St. Joseph's Hospital
Won 1st place in McMaster Medical School Hackathon (MGDII Innovation Sprint Competition), which led to a partnership with St. Joseph's Hospital. Designed solutions for St. Joseph's Hospital to help integrate caregivers of chronically ill patients into the hospital system.
Teaching Assistant for Innovation Courses
@McMaster University Dept. of Eng. & Mgmt.
Introduced students to multiple innovation strategies for four consecutive terms in the courses: Lean Startup Methods, Introduction to the World of Entrepreneurship, Design Sprint Methods. Mentored and guided over 500 students on how to ideate innovations that help their communities, and on how to turn their ideas into a sustainable business.