Grant joined Techna in fall 2019 as a Research Strategy Development Specialist. He supports the development of strategic funding proposals and communications that promote Techna’s research and productization initiatives. Grant is based with the UHN Strategic Research Initiatives Development (StRIDe) team, where he helps with institution-wide activities in addition to those of Techna.

Prior to joining Techna, Grant was conducting research as a doctoral candidate. Nanotechnology has been a key focus of his education and research experience. Grant received his Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience from the University of Guelph in 2014 and then his Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019.