Dugan O'Neil
General Physics, Subatomic Particles, Optics, Biophysics, Theoretical Physics
Detected an elusive subatomic particle which has been sought for over a decade: the single top quark. "Look for a career that both challenges and interests you, rather than simply going for what is easiest or best paid. Difficulties and curiosity will ensure that you stay motivated and that you become good at what you are doing." |
- Family Members
- Spouse: Melanie Russell-O'Neil
- Personality
- calm and enthusiastic
- Favorite Music
- The Tragically Hip, any kind of rock and roll, garage band music
- Other Interests
- tinkering with computers, reading, ball hockey, hiking
- Title
- Associate Professor
- Office
- Simon Fraser University
- Status
- Working
- Degrees
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- BSc New Brunswick University
- MSc U. of Alberta
- PhD U. of Victoria
- Awards
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- British Columbia Innovation Council Young Innovator Award
- Simon Fraser University Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award
- Mentor
Michel Lefebvre, professor at the University of Victoria, introduced O'Neil to particle physics. 19-year old O'Neil spent a summer in Lefebvre's laboratory and was spellbound by Lefebvre's sheer enthusiasm for science. After many hours of drawing on the blackboard and talking physics with Lefebvre, particle physics was all O'Neil wanted to do.
- Last Updated
- December 23, 2011
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