Jarvis is a Scientist and Lead of the Strategic Support Group at the Canadian Light Source (CLS), where he has spent over a decade contributing to the planning and execution of synchrotron experiments across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Since joining CLS, Jarvis has played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of research programs, most notably establishing the highly successful Plant Imaging Program in 2017 — a program that has become an essential resource for agriculture-focused researchers who traditionally may not have engaged with synchrotron techniques.
Jarvis holds a PhD in Food Chemistry from the University of Guelph, where his research examined the role of phospholipids in chocolate tempering. His technical expertise at CLS centers on micro-computed tomography (µCT) phase-contrast imaging (PCI) of soft tissues, including food, plants, and gels. He also has experience working with small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and infrared spectromicroscopy, and is highly skilled in sample preparation techniques across multiple beamlines.
As a leader and technical expert, Jarvis is dedicated to advancing imaging capabilities at CLS while supporting the scientific community in addressing complex challenges in agriculture, food science, and beyond.