One of the highlights of my time at SFU was the exhilarating experience of finally meeting my supervisor and research group in person. Due to the COVID situation, our initial meetings were held online, and I never had the opportunity to connect with my collaborators face-to-face until the last semesters of my program.
One of my favorite moments was my time spent on the capstone project. I worked closely with my friends who have computer and electrical engineering backgrounds for eight months, supporting each other day and night. During that time, I not only got the opportunity to develop my skills but also learned a lot from them, as they helped me expand my skills beyond the field of biomedical engineering.
My SFU experience has provided me with countless opportunities to explore career options and extra-curricular experiences that have shaped my future. The most impactful were my co-op experiences working for startup companies and participating in the e-coop program where I was able to dedicate my time towards growing my own start-up, One Iota Performance.
I am deeply honoured to have received the most prestigious award granted by Canadian universities. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my senior supervisor, Prof. Ivan V. Bajić, for his unwavering support and invaluable advice throughout my entire PhD journey. The fruitful outcomes of my research undoubtedly stem from our strong collaboration and mutual trust.
I am incredibly honored and excited to have been recognized with this most prestigious award that students in Canadian universities can receive. I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Ivan Bajić as my PhD supervisor, and I would like to thank him for allowing the freedom to explore my research interests with continual understanding, constructive criticisms, and intellectual support.
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