Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Six outstanding NSERC supported researchers will be among the 650 aspiring young researchers from around the world to spend a week with more than 30 Nobel Laureates at the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany from 30 June to 5 July 2024. Participants will be able to exchange ideas, discuss projects and build international networks around this year’s topic which is dedicated to the field of Physics. For young scientists standing at the beginning of their careers, it is a valuable opportunity to meet these undisputed role models and mentors, to seek their advice, to exchange thoughts and views, and to discuss current developments in science and beyond.
Our congratulations go to the six recipients nominated by NSERC who were accepted by the Lindau scientific review panel to attend this prestigious event: Andrew Cameron (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar), Lisa Dang (Banting Postdoctoral Fellow), Kate Fenwick (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar), Gabrielle Fontaine (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar), Jérémie Guilbert (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar) and Leonid Olifer (Banting Postdoctoral Fellow).
Andrew Cameron
“Since starting science education in my undergrad, I've made a huge deal about the nobel prize announcements. Every year I get up early each day of the announcement week and read about the scientists being recognized around the world. It's a dream come true to experience a week of Nobel prize winning science, especially in my chosen field of physics.”
Andrew describes his research as follows: “I work on experimental realizations of fibre-based optical quantum networks across metropolitan scale distances. We encode quantum information in the time-of-arrival of single photons for applications in cryptography, quantum sensing, and distributed quantum computing.”
Lisa Dang
“I am immensely grateful to have been selected as part of the Canadian cohort at the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. I am thrilled about the unique opportunity to broaden my perspective on the current state and future of our discipline by learning from inspiring leaders and connecting with young scientists from around the world. I look forward to attending this meeting with an open mind and can't wait to have my views challenged and return inspired with new ideas.”
Lisa describes her research as follows: “I study the climate of distant planets outside of the Solar System using ground-based and space-based telescopes to understand the physical mechanisms that shapes the present-day atmosphere detected on exoplanets and reveal insights into the formation and evolution of planetary systems.”
Kate Fenwick
“I am very grateful to have been selected to attend this year's Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. I am excited to interact with and learn from physicists who have changed the world, and meet fellow young scientists from across the globe.”
Kate describes her research as follows: “My PhD research has focused on developing and implementing an ultrafast optical shutter in fiber that can manipulate, gate, and re-route optical signals on very short timescales.”
Gabrielle Fontaine
“I am incredibly honored to participate in this year's Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. This is a remarkable opportunity to represent Canadian young scientists and meet other extraordinary professionals in the field.”
Gabrielle describes her research as follows: “My research focuses on developing and testing a portable breast cancer sensing system for low-income and remote communities.”
Jérémie Guilbert
“I am deeply honored to represent the Canadian scientific community at the 73rd Lindau Nobel laureate meeting. This opportunity will allow me to engage with many scientists who have influenced my journey and to share ideas with the next generation of young physicists from around the world who all strive to push the boundaries of our science.”
Jérémie describes his research as follows: “With my research work, I seek to understand the fundamental principles that govern the dynamics of brain activity.”
Leonid Olifer
“I am excited to participate in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. It presents a unique opportunity to engage with leading physicists in the world, exchange scientific perspectives, and learn from esteemed experts in the field. I look forward to gaining new insights and contributing to the ongoing dialogue in physics.”
Leonid describes his research as follows: “My research aims to investigate the worst-case scenario space radiation conditions and their impacts on Earth's atmosphere and climate, enhancing our understanding of space weather hazards and contributing to developing climate prediction and protective measures for space exploration.”
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