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Andrew Kirk

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Professor

Andrew Kirk
Biography: 

I am a Professor in the Department of Electrical Computer Engineering.

My research focuses on the development of new biosensors using photonic devices and systems. I am particularly interested in how we can apply the optical properties of nanostructures to create point of care diagnostic instruments.

I am passionate about teaching, which for many of us is where our careers can have the most lasting impact. Outside of work I love playing my trombone, playing with my kids, running, the outdoors and sci-fi novels.

My career has benefitted tremendously from a wide variety of mentors, both formal and informal and so I know how much difference it can make. I have served in a variety of administrative positions at McGill, including Department Chair, Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Research and have helped to guide many colleagues through tenure and promotion. In my experience as an Advisor for MAUT I have also assisted faculty members who are facing difficulties, and have realised that in many cases their problems may have been avoided with better mentorship. For all these reasons, mentorship matters to me.

Contact Information
Email address: 
andrew.kirk [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
514-398-1542
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Faculty mentors
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Faculty Mentors
Department: 
Engineering
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