Dr.
Todd Andrews
Assistant professor
Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography
Research interests
The goal of Dr. Andrews’ research is to gain a better understanding
of the properties of nanoscale materials (materials whose dimensions are
measured in nanometers). His experiments focus on complementary techniques
that explore the elastic, vibrational, structural and optical properties
of these materials. Dr. Andrews’ research places particular emphasis
on those materials with potential photonic or optoelectronic device applications.
The primary experimental techniques utilized include inelastic laser-light
scattering spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy and laser-light
scattering spectroscopy.
Experience
After completing his PhD, Dr. Andrews moved to Ottawa and worked for Nortel
from 1997 to 2001. In his first position at Nortel, Dr. Andrews worked
as a process scientist with the Microwave Modules Group. In 1999, he joined
Nortel’s Advanced Optoelectronic Process Engineering Division, where,
as a process scientist and architect, he performed proof-of-concept experiments
and spearheaded the development of new processes for Nortel’s next
generation indium phosphide-based optoelectronic devices. In 2001, he
joined Nortel’s Material and Device Analysis Group as an optical
characterization scientist.
Background
Dr. Andrews is originally from Bishops Falls, NF, and completed his university
education at Memorial: B.Sc. in 1990, M.Sc. in 1992 and PhD in 1999. His
graduate work focused on condensed matter physics; more specifically,
his doctoral work centred on the structural and elastic properties of
porous silicone. He was awarded the A.G. Hatcher Scholarship in 1995-96,
and an NSERC Fellowship from 1992-94. Dr. Andrews became a faculty member
at Memorial in January 2001.
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