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)
Rachit's project is focused on exploring new quantum phases in disordered and amorphous quantum magnets using neutron scattering.
Undergraduate Students
Josefina Ramirez Diaz
Josefina Ramirez Diaz (Undergraduate Researcher)
Josefina is a third-year physics major and recipient of a 2026 NSERC Undergraduate Student Researcher Award. Josefina's project is related to synthesizing new rare-earth based quantum spin systems using solid-state synthesis techniques.
Ross Booker (Undergraduate Researcher)
Ross is a fourth-year physics major. Ross' project is focused on analyzing neutron scattering data of the crystal field excitations of the rare-earth magnet Yb2Si2O7.
Ross Booker
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