I received my Ph.D. from UAlberta Physics in the field of magnetization dynamics (2001). I continued with similar research at IMEC in Belgium (2001-2003) before entering the field of nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) at Caltech (2003-2006) and continuing in it upon returning to NINT in Edmonton. Our present efforts concentrate on exploring the potential of nanophotonic NEMS.