About Qubit Systems
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.
Our Management Team
Qubit Systems team is composed of scientist who speak your language, engineers who can design and build instruments that will meet your specifications and personnel that will provide excellent customer support all the way from the inquiry, purchase and into post sale. We are here for you.
Stephen Hunt, Ph.D.
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.
Nick Dowling
Nick 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.
Monika Kuzma, Ph.D.
Monika Kuzma, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
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.
Donna Fleury
Donna Fleury
Office Administrator
Donna is a graduate of Canadore College and Law Clerk program. She has extensive experience in administration from her work for the Department of National Defence plus Family and Immigration Law office. She has worked at Qubit Systems, part time for many years and this experience prepared her for her current position as Office Administrator.
Billie Kearns, B.A.Sc.
Billie Kearns, B.A.Sc.
Head of R&D
Billie is a graduate of Queen’s University where she obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. Before her final year at Queen’s Billie completed a 16-month internship at Qubit as an Electronics Technologist. She returned to Qubit after graduation as the Head of Research and Development team. She is bringing the latest technological skills, fresh ideas and applies them in her project management and electronics work.
David Layzell, Ph.D., FRSC
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.