Lucy Todd

NICE PhD Researcher

Research:

Lucy is conducting her PhD research with Prof Marc-Olivier Coppens and Dr Matthew Chin.

Current research involves the study of complex theory, network and graph theory to add an extra layer of complexity and accuracy to predictive biological computational programs. The world around us in inherently complicated and yet, our scientific approach, drug development and experimental methodology is often highly linear and reductionist due to practical restrictions and limitations. Examining complex, robust and resilient biological ecosystems, such as bacterial bio-cultures, can provide a unique and novel insight into incorporating increasing levels of complexity within biological computational programs. These programs can then better approach intricate problems within sustainability and other industrial applications.

Previous research involved the study of atomic momentum balance density. Calculating electron momentum correlation within elements helium through to argon.

Education:

BSc(Hon), Chemistry, University of Winnipeg, 2020

Awards:

Gold Medal for Achievement in (Honours) Chemistry 2020 for the top chemistry graduate
SCI Canada Student Merit Award 2020
The John Roberts Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Research 2020

Publications:

Todd, Lucy G, and Joshua W Hollett. "Measuring Correlated Electron Motion in Atoms with the Momentum-balance Density." The Journal of Chemical Physics 154.7 (2021): 074110.