Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D. in Physics - Université Laval
M.Sc. in Physics - Université Laval
B.Sc. in Physics - Université Laval
College - Cégep de Victoriaville
High School - Polyvalente Le Boisé
After the Ph.D.
2004-2007: Space Telescope Science Institute
2007-2008: Johns Hopkins University
2008-2012: Texas A&M University
2012-2013: Mount Allison University
2013-today: SUNY Geneseo
Classes
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ASTR 106: The Solar System Laboratory
A laboratory experience to complement the material covered in ASTR 105. Lab activities will include analyzing and interpreting data on Kepler’s Laws, optics, and planetary systems.
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ASTR 281: Principles of Astronomy
In this course students will explore physics principles pertaining to the sky and the astronomical objects observed in it. Possible topics studied include stellar evolution, stellar interiors and atmospheres, galactic dynamics, galaxy evolution, as well as the basic cosmology principles.
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ASTR 282: Observational Astronomy
This course will cover the basics of observing the night sky. Topics will include the motions of astronomical objects, instruments and techniques used to study them. Students will learn the constellations and use telescopes to view celestial bodies. The course will include outdoor night observation sessions outside of class hours.
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PHYS 226: Optics & Modern Physics Lab
Devoted to the understanding of experiments in Optics, Atomic Physics, and Nuclear Physics. Typical experiments would cover composite lens systems, interference effects, e/m, emission spectra, and radioactive decay.
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PHYS 341: Seminar in Physics
Presentations are made by students enrolled, faculty members, and invited guests. Each student is expected to attend each scheduled meeting and to make at least one oral presentation on a topic approved by the instructor. Students must also write critiques of presentations.