We are very happy to announce the installation of a Cameca 6f Dynamic SIMS instrument at SSW. The 6f instrument will complement our upgraded 3f SIMS, thereby improving SSW’s capability to provide quality analytical SIMS analyses to our clients. The 6f SIMS incorporates many advanced features that improve the quality...Read More
Researchers at Surface Science Western, Western University and Mawson Institute, University of South Australia have developed a variety of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) protocols that allow for a fuller understanding of transition metal chemistries at surfaces. Recent work, published in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, provides an in-depth look at the...Read More
Researchers at Surface Science Western and the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group at Western University have developed an atomic force microscope (AFM) phase imaging technique that allows for imaging of subcellular structures in unfixed rat brain sections. The contrast in phase images originates from the difference in mechanical properties between...Read More
Surface Science Western has recently completed our annual customer survey with 100% of respondents satisfied with the service provided. We remain committed to providing timely, thorough and confidential analytical services to our customers. Here’s what some had to say: “Great service and staff! We are impressed by the quality of...Read More
The Surface Science List Server, which was maintained by Surface Science Western for over 15 years, has now merged with the Surface Science Network Forum using Google Groups. This group hosts all manner of discussions pertaining to surface science including technical and scientific questions, courses and conferences, job postings and...Read More
SSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Shoesmith as our new Scientific Director beginning August 1, 2011. David is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western and specializes in research on the electrochemistry of materials and corrosion science. He presently holds the Natural Sciences and...Read More
Surface Science Western would like to congratulate Brad Kobe, P.Eng. for successfully receiving his professional engineers license. Brad has worked hard over the last year to fulfill the necessary qualifications. Congratulations Brad!Read More
All of us at SSW bid a fond farewell to Professor Leo W.M. Lau, who has been our director for the past five years. Leo has been recruited to China through the “Thousand Talents Program” of the Central Government of China. He will split his time in China between Beijing...Read More
SSW was pleased to co-host a one-day seminar on Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology held here at The University of Western Ontario Research Park on Monday, May 30, 2011. Five invited speakers from local industries and universities discussed recent advances in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology. Approximately 40 people were on hand...Read More
Content from our blog posts here at Surface Science Western are now available through our Twitter (#SurfSciWestern) and Facebook accounts, as well as through an RSS feed. Please join us!Read More
