She has a BSc Honours in Chemistry from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, as well as an MSc and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she specialized in Conservation Science through a joint program between Hopkins and the Smithsonian Institution. She is conducting a research program for characterizing and conserving modern materials, including acrylic paints and grounds. This research integrates mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and surface analysis. She is also interested in the identification and conservation of other artistic and historic works, including archaeological objects.