Jennifer Chan
Defence Scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada | Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada
Canada
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Top SchoolJennifer Chan is a Defence Scientist with 11 years of research experience specializing in psychophysiological operational health and performance, now applying her academic expertise to national defence challenges in Canada. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto and has a strong track record as a postdoctoral fellow, course instructor, and graduate researcher focused on human performance, cognition, and physiological measurement. Jennifer co-founded and organized the University of Toronto SPRINT program, demonstrating leadership in translating research into applied training and community initiatives. Her background spans clinical and developmental research at major institutions including The Hospital for Sick Children and McMaster, and she frequently communicates science to broader audiences. Notably, she blends rigorous experimental methods with practical program design—an asset for developing evidence-based interventions in operational settings.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Honours Bachelor of Science - H.BSc, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour (Music Cognition Specialization), Summa Cum Laude, Honours Bachelor of Science - H.BSc, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour (Music Cognition Specialization), Summa Cum Laude at McMaster UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, PSYCHOLOGY, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, PSYCHOLOGY at University of Toronto
Github Skills (6)
topological-data-analysis9
quantile9
sphere9
wavelet9
kebab-case5
rotation4
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
jenniferyhchan/jenniferyhchan.github.io
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
jenniferyhchan/SoftwareCarpentry_planets
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Contributions:3 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
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