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Sharon Goh

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Masters student in the School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University

(2014) H. BSc in the Honours Biology program at McMaster University

Contact Information


Office: ETB 303

Email: gohsc@mcmaster.ca

Research


Water quality monitoring is vital for natural water preservation efforts and to eliminate the risk of water-related diseases. Failure to accurately detect water contaminants may delay reactive remedial action and prolong public exposure to potentially fatal health consequences. The MacWater group by McMaster University is a collaborative research project which includes Guelph University and Environment Canada to provide a low-cost, real-time, portable solution for water quality monitoring in the field. Examples of some devices that have or are currently being developed by the group are: a low cost dissolved oxygen sensor, a miniaturized Raman spectrometer and microfluidic high content screening platforms for detecting bacteria. However, biofouling continues to be an ongoing challenge in the usage of these devices for long-term water monitoring. Described as the unwanted accumulation of proteins and aquatic organisms on wetted surfaces, biofouling limits sensor and microfluidic accuracy over time. Manual cleaning of sensors is not ideal for long-term water quality monitoring and is costly.

Surface modification is a well explored field that chemically alters substrate surface properties to be catered towards specific applications. Sharon's research project is to develop a stable solvent-free antifouling strategy with the potential to modify a variety of polymer-based materials. This is also especially useful for multi-material devices as it will simplify the coating process.

Schedule


Fall 2015;

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:30 Brash Meeting
13:30 - 14:30 Brash Meeting
14:30 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:30
18:00 - 22:00

Safety Training


Base CoursesAdditional Courses
CourseDateCourseDate
WHMIS core 07/2015 Machine shop training 06/2013
Fire Safety (FHS and Reg.) 07/2015 Safe Handling of Radioisotopes 09/2013
Electrical Safety 06/2014 Autoclave Training 03/2014
Biosafety Level II 07/2015 Mold Awareness 05/2013
Laser Safety 05/2013
AODA 10/2014
Slips, Trips, Falls 06/2014
Asbestos Awareness 05/2014
Chemical Handling and Spills 06/2014
Ergonomics 06/2014
Gas Cylinder 06/2014
Safety Training Orientation 06/2014