About Us

About Us

Queen’s
University
Biological
Instrumentation &
Technology
Qubit Systems Inc. was founded by university researchers in 1996 to meet the needs of professional scientists and teachers. We speak your language, and are always ready for free consultation concerning any aspect of your research or teaching needs. Contact us and we will be happy to help.
Management:

Stephen Hunt, Ph.D.
President & CEO

Steve completed his doctorate at the prestigious John Innes Center in the UK before moving to Queen’s University where he published extensively in the field of N2 fixation, respiration and photosynthesis. Qubit’s laboratory packages have been tested over many years in Steve’s undergraduate courses, and much of Qubit’s equipment has been featured in his research.  Steve collaborates extensively with researchers across the biological sciences in areas ranging from biofuels and carbon sequestration to insect respirometry and human cardiovascular fitness.

Nicholas Dowling
VP – Product Development

Nick is a company co-founder, and Qubit’s chief instrument designer. Co-author of five US patents, Nick is an electronics expert with a gift for innovation, particularly in the field of gas analysis and conditioning. Nick’s unique designs have allowed researchers worldwide to conduct novel experiments in a broad range of fields. He’s always happy to discuss your needs for new and existing products.

Chris Bilodeau
Product Development

Chris Bilodeau can build anything.  With metals, plastics, glass or ceramics, Chris is a craftsman whose work is featured in many of Qubit’s products.  Having started with Qubit in 2002 as an assembly technician , Chris is now involved in product development.  He continues to support the R&D team by assisting in the design of prototype instruments and bringing them to commercialization.

Monika Kuzma, Ph.D.
Chief  Scientist

Monika is a graduate of York University in Toronto where she specialised in algal physiology.  Her doctoral work was conducted at Queen’s University in Kingston with a research focus on the role of oxygen in  regulating nitrogen fixation in legumes.   Her postdoctoral work included studies of the biochemistry and physiology of photosynthesis and respiration in transgenic plants.  Prior to joining Qubit, Monika spent 12 years as the Head of Trait and Gene Assessment at a plant biotechnology company.

Gerald Palmer, Ph.D.
Senior  Scientist

 Gerry trained at Queen’s, Calgary  and Cambridge Universities, and has conducted research in biophysics and nuclear physics at Guelph, Queen’s and the Australian National University. His expertise lies in instrumentation and the application of physics techniques to environmental and physiological problems. Since joining Qubit, he has designed a breath-by-breath respirometer and has contributed to the company’s expertise in gas analysis.

David Layzell, Ph.D., FRSC
Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor

David Layzell is co-founder of Qubit Systems and one of Canada’s leading scientists. Having won many research awards, including the prestigious Staecie Fellowship for his work in N2 fixation, David went on to found the BIOCAP Canada Foundation that supports research into the control of greenhouse gas emissions and the development of renewable bio-based products.  David is currently Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) at the University of Calgary.  David uses much of Qubit’s equipment in his research laboratory.

Qubit Systems Inc.
105 – 700 Gardiners Road
Kingston, ON
CANADA
K7M 3X9Phone – 613.384.1977
Toll Free – 888.262.2219 (North America)
Fax – 613.384.9118