Shastri Lab

Willow Strey

bs111 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:28:39 +0000

Willow Strey bs111 Tue, 01/13/2026 - 16:28

Last name

Strey

First name

Willow

Position / job title

PhD Candidate

willow.strey@queensu.ca

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Co-advised with Prof. Nir Rotenberg

Willow is currently working on a physics PhD joint-supervised by Drs. Bhavin Shastri and Nir Rotenberg. She previously studied at UCSD (BA, physics) and TU Delft (MS, quantum technology). Willow was a QuTech scholar at TU Delft (2023-2025) where she focused on building a generalist background in quantum technology. Her PhD will focus on further developing such technologies with an eye towards near-term industrial relevance.

People Directory Affiliation Category

PhD Candidate

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab / Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Website

Sam Lamontagne

bs111 — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:05:29 +0000

Sam Lamontagne bs111 Mon, 09/22/2025 - 23:05

Last name

Lamontagne

First name

Sam

Position / job title

MASc Candidate (Engineering Physics)

19snl5@queensu.ca

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Sam is currently focused on studying Nano-photonic Neural Networks for both analog and digital signal processing applications. Sam received his B.A.Sc from Queen's in Engineering Physics and is eager to expand his knowledge through research and collaboration. Sam has experience with RF and space-based systems and is interested in applying nano-photonics in these fields. When not in the lab, Sam likes to stay active playing sports, going to the gym and enjoying the outdoors.

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People Directory Affiliation Category

Masters Students

Office location

Stirling Hall

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab

Website

Corey Mullin

bs111 — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:58:13 +0000

Corey Mullin bs111 Mon, 09/22/2025 - 22:58

Last name

Mullin

First name

Corey

Position / job title

MASc Candidate (Physics)

corey.mullin@queensu.ca

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Corey is currently pursuing his MASc in Physics, where he explores quantum many-body problems using Ising model implementations in integrated photonics. He holds a BSc in Honours Applied Physics and a BCS (Computer Science) from the University of New Brunswick. Outside of academics, Corey enjoys playing guitar, camping, rock climbing, and working on 3D printing projects.

People Directory Affiliation Category

Masters Students

Office location

Stirling Hall

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab

Website

Dinel Anthony

bs111 — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:23:14 +0000

Dinel Anthony bs111 Mon, 09/15/2025 - 05:23

Last name

Anthony

First name

Dinel

Position / job title

MASc Candidate (Engineering Physics)

25qlx2@queensu.ca

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Co-advised with Prof. Nir Rotenberg

Dinel completed his undergraduate degree at UBC with a BSc. in Honours Physics. As an MASc. Candidate, he is pursuing the development of photonic memory using photochromic materials for application in photonic neural networks. Outside of his research, Dinel enjoys playing baseball, exploring the outdoors, and learning new recipes.

People Directory Affiliation Category

Masters Students

Office location

Stirling Hall

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab / Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Website

Mashiat Ibtida Huq (they/them)

bs111 — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:37:08 +0000

Mashiat Ibtida Huq (they/them) bs111 Thu, 09/11/2025 - 21:37

Last name

Huq

First name

Mashiat

Pronoun(s), designation(s), etc.

they/them

Position / job title

PhD Candidate

m.huq@queensu.ca

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Co-advised with Prof. Nir Rotenberg

Originally hailing from Bangladesh, Mashiat has had the opportunity to complete their BSc (Hons) in Physics from King's College London. They briefly studied remotely for their MSc in Photonics at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany, before moving to Queen's for their PhD studies. Mashiat is highly interested in nanofabrication methods and integrated circuits, and is always eager to find novel and exciting approaches to use them to bring some optical theories into fruition. Mashiat's long-term goal is to build a research environment more conducive to experimental research back in their home country, and they think a great start is to build collaborative networks from the places they have been abroad. Outside of studying, Mashiat is fascinated by contemporary dancing, non-fiction, and traveling. (edited)

People Directory Affiliation Category

PhD Candidate

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab / Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Website

Prosper Dellah Allo

bs111 — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:44:05 +0000

Prosper Dellah Allo bs111 Fri, 05/23/2025 - 14:44

Last name

Allo

First name

Prosper Dellah

Position / job title

PhD Candidate (Electrical Engineering)

p.allo@queensu.ca

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Pursuing a PhD with interests in building neuromorphic and quantum computing at cryogenic temperatures and designing and packaging of electro-optic systems. In his MASc at Queens, he demonstrated silicon color centers as potential light sources in foundry devices. His BSc was in Physics with a specialization in Electronics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He's generally interested in building novel and innovative unconventional computing systems at scale. He enjoys spending time with family and loved ones, listening to music, drawing, skating and soccer. Hopes to lead an impactful life and inspire people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds to reach for that which is seemingly beyond.

People Directory Affiliation Category

PhD Candidate

Office location

Walter Light Hall

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Unit

Shastri Lab

Website

Lazar Paroski

bs111 — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:26:10 +0000

Lazar Paroski bs111 Fri, 05/23/2025 - 14:26

Last name

Paroski

First name

Lazar

Position / job title

BASc Candidate (Engineering Physics)

lazar.paroski@queensu.ca

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Lazar is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a BASc in Engineering Physics, specializing in Computing. His interests include Ising machines, machine learning, and accelerating computation with novel approaches. Outside of academics, Lazar plays varsity water polo for ��ϳԹ��Դ, enjoys exploring nature, and likes watching physics YouTube videos.

People Directory Affiliation Category

Undergraduate Students

Office location

Stirling Hall

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab

Website

Andrea Hiltz

bs111 — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:02:08 +0000

Andrea Hiltz bs111 Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:02

Last name

Hiltz

First name

Andrea

Position / job title

NUCLEUS Program Officer & Laboratory Manager

Phone

613-533-6000 ext. 77207

ahiltz@queensu.ca

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Andrea is the NUCLEUS (CREATE grant) Program Officer and Laboratory Manager for the Shastri Lab and the Quantum Nanophotonics Lab. Andrea obtained a B.Sc (Honours) in Life Science from Queen's and a M.Sc. in Pharmacology and Physiology from McMaster. She worked as a Study Coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Trials Group at Queen's for 14 years before becoming a Research Projects Advisor - Institutional Programs and Strategic Initiatives within the Vice Principal Research Portfolio. In her spare time, Andrea loves weightlifting, curling, playing piano and enjoying life with her amazing daughter Clara.

Office location

Stirling Hall 205E

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab / Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Website

Ammar A. Ibrahim

bs111 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:22:35 +0000

Ammar A. Ibrahim bs111 Wed, 08/21/2024 - 23:22

Last name

Ibrahim

First name

Ammar

Position / job title

PhD Candidate

ammar.ibrahim@queensu.ca

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Ammar received his BSc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Communications) with a focus on Electromagnetics and Photonics in 2024: grade excellent with highest honors. He is interested in researching how to use photonics for signal processing and computing, specifically looking for novel architectures that can create breakthroughs. Apart from his academic life, Ammar loves traveling and hanging out.

People Directory Affiliation Category

Masters Students

PhD Candidate

Office location

Stirling Hall

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab

Website

Jennifer Low

bs111 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:56:50 +0000

Jennifer Low bs111 Thu, 06/27/2024 - 14:56

Last name

Low

First name

Jennifer

Position / job title

NUCLEUS Program Officer & Laboratory Manager

Jennifer.low@queensu.ca

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Jennifer is the NUCLEUS (CREATE grant) program officer and laboratory manager for the Shastri Lab and the Quantum Nanophotonics Lab. Jennifer has a history in scientific research and research administration at several Canadian academic institutions (��ϳԹ��Դ, the Royal Military College, The University of Winnipeg, and the University of Manitoba) and associated research institutions (The Manitoba Institute for Materials, and the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute). In her spare time, Jennifer can be found enjoying quality time with her family, or at the barn with her horse.

Department

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Unit

Shastri Lab / Quantum Nanophotonics Lab

Website