Hester Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Prof. Gavin Hester
Assistant Professor
email: ghester at brocku.ca
PhD: Colorado State University, Physics, 2021
BSc: Missouri State University, Physics, 2016
Graduate Students
Rachit Kapoor
Rachit Kapoor (MSc. Student)
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Rachit's project is focused on exploring new quantum phases in disordered and amorphous quantum magnets using neutron scattering.
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Undergraduate Students
Josefina Ramirez Diaz
Josefina Ramirez Diaz (Undergraduate Research Volunteer)
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Josefina is a second-year physics co-op student. Josefina's project is related to synthesizing new rare-earth based quantum spin systems using solid-state synthesis techniques.
Former Students
Sam Studdy, Undergraduate Research Assistant (2023-2024): Now in Prof. Ganesh's Research Group
Sebastien Duguay, Undergraduate Research Assistant (2023-2024): Now at Niagara College​
Hitenkumar Patel, 4F90 Capstone Project (2024): Now at Sun Life Financial