Connor Heise completed his Undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering at UBC in 2019. That same year he started a Masters of Applied Science in the same department under Dr. Edouard Asselin in the Hydrometallurgy Group. Connor's research focuses on variability in mineral electrochemistry, exploring methods to combat it, and the most appropriate ways of reporting on it to allow future research to properly utilize information. The research uses chalcopyrite as its exemplar mineral as industry and consumers are requiring copper more than ever before. This research suits Connor's desire to understand foundational information from which all other knowledge builds from. It is never of enough to simply have an answer, but rather an answer the provides understanding for himself and those around him. Outside of research, Connor enjoys playing tennis and disc golf as well as writing poetry and music. And let's face it, he loves a warm tea with dark chocolate.