Nicholas Zacchia PhD is a Defence Scientist specializing in Cyber Operations and Resilient Communications at Defence Research and Development Canada since October 2019, with a focus on satellite communications at the physical layer. Previous roles at DRDC include providing policy advice on quantum technologies and cyber operations as a Defence Scientist in Science Policy and Advice, and participating in international science diplomacy as a Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellow. Nicholas served as a STeP Fellow at the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research and conducted research at TRIUMF on radionuclide production for medical applications. Additional experience includes R&D engineering at GE Global Research, graduate research at UC Santa Barbara, and various academic and research assistant positions, complemented by a comprehensive educational background including a PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from The University of British Columbia.
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Defence Research and Development Canada | Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology. As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and other government departments as well as public safety and national security communities the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.