C.P. Kyle Manchee

C.P. Kyle Manchee

PhD Physics. Scientist and laser mechanic.

Curriculum Vitae

Please feel free to download and browse my most up to date CV found here.

Education

  • Ph.D in Physics, University of Toronto, 2019
  • M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Alberta, 2011
  • B.S. in Chemical Physics, University of Guelph, 2009

Work experience

  • Spring 2019: Sessional Lecturer
    • University of Guelph
    • Supervisor: Professor Joanne O’Meara
    • Lecturer for Solid State Physics (PHYS*4150)
    • Course covers fundamentals of condensed matter systems: classical theory, crystal lattices, reciprocal space, x-ray diffraction, band structure, phonons, and semiconductors.
  • 2013-2019: PhD Candidate
    • University of Toronto
    • Supervisor: Professor R.J. Dwayne Miller
    • Thesis: Ultrafast lasers and amplifiers based on Yb-doped gain materials.
    • Designed, built and characterized all aspects of novel, high power, ultrafast laser systems.
    • Developed fiber-based, femtosecond oscillators and power amplifiers: single mode and large-core fiber amplifiers, high power photonic-crystal rod amplifiers, solid-state amplifiers, and nonlinear optical amplifiers (OPA).
    • Performed extensive beam, laser cavity, and amplifier simulations: gaussian beam, laser rate dynamics, gain dynamics, nonlinear pulse propagation, nonlinear amplification.
    • Programmed methods for hardware control, data collection, and analysis
  • 2012-2013: Laboratory Technician
    • Pearson College U.W.C.
    • Duties included:
    • Organized the lab space, budgets, and inventory.
    • Prepared and ran experiments in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Marine Science.
    • Managed the safety procedures for all of the laboratories.
    • Supervised several student-led research projects.
  • 2009-2011: M.Sc./Research Assistant​
    • University of Alberta
    • Supervisor: Professor Al Meldrum
    • Thesis: Refractometric sensing with fluorescent-core microcapillaries.
    • Led the development of a microfluidic refractometric sensor based on whispering gallery mode optical resonators
    • Modelled and fabricated silicon nanocrystal films and biomolecular surface functionalization
    • Developed analysis methods for time-resolved biosensing measurements: nonlinear least-squares curve fitting and discrete Fourier analysis.
    • Skills and techniques: fluorescence spectroscopy, finite-difference time-domain simulation for optical cavity modeling, silicon nanocrystal synthesis, microfluidic system design, computer programming (Matlab, Mathematica), mechanical design/3D CAD, metal machining.

Skills

  • Optical system design
    • gaussian beam
    • dynamics
    • resonator/cavity design
  • Fiber-optic systems
    • fiber preparation/splicing
    • freespace coupling
  • Ultrafast oscillator and amplifier development
  • High power fiber and bulk amplification; nonlinear optical amplifification
  • AutoCAD, machining, electronic signalling/triggering and control
  • Laboratory safety management
  • Coding laguages: Python, Matlab, Mathematica
  • Experience with: C/C++, Flask/SQLAlchemy, HTML, Java
  • Extensive numerical simulation experience Data analysis and modelling
  • GUI development
  • Developer of ​‘beamtools’​ Python package

Publications

Talks

Teaching

Awards

Service and leadership

  • CSC Ultrafast Science Satellite meeting (Toronto ON, 2017), organizer
  • U of T Physics Mentorship program, mentor
  • Volunteer Judge, Toronto Science Fair
  • Invigilator for​ International Baccalaureate e​xams
  • Volunteer Supervisor, Group IV project for IB diploma program, Pearson College, BC
  • Alberta Innovates Technology Futures
  • THECIS Science to Society Workshop, Banff
  • Nanotechnology Showcase, participant
  • Peace-core Volunteer, Hillside Community Festival, Guelph ON
  • Athletic interests include: triathlon (swim/bike/run!), volleyball, skiing, curling, hiking