What do you do in your current position?
Myant creates wearable textile-based sensors for continuous health monitoring. As the company expands into new domains like brain health, I am creating software and hardware innovations that enable people to better understand their brain function. I am also involved in development and validation of novel next generation sensor technologies.
What is a valuable skill or lesson that you have learned since graduating?
I have worked in both academia and industry since graduation, and the one constant in both is the importance of collaboration and partnerships. Whether the collaboration is for a new research project or to expand use cases for a company’s products, the most valuable skill is building and maintaining relationships.
How has your experience at SFU prepared you for your career path?
I created a new research area during my PhD, and have subsequently continued to develop this area in academia as well as explore commercialization opportunities. My training at SFU allowed me to gain a well-rounded perspective in understanding both the technical aspects of engineering and the importance of technology commercialization.
What advice would you like to share to students who are preparing for graduation?
There are fantastic opportunities in both academia and industry following graduation. It is always a good idea to keep an open mind in exploring different career options, and you may be surprised at what amazing opportunities await.