Today’s students become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow, and as such, SSW firmly believes that investing in student education and experience is investing in our future. SSW employs multiple internship and summer students to work with our staff on their day to day projects. The goal of this is...Read More
Various foods can act as an accelerator of corrosion in everyday cookware, leading to degradation of the cookware and the release of metal ions into the food. Toxicological studies have revealed that increased doses of metals, such as nickel and chromium, can cause adverse reactions in those whom consume the...Read More
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, SSW Research Scientist, attended the Pacific Rim Symposium on Surface, Coatings & Interface (PacSurf 2022) in Waikoloa Beach (Hawaii) on December 11th–15th, 2022. This symposium gathered scientists from around the world working on a wide range of research projects related to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and time-of-flight...Read More
Surface Science Western Director Mark Biesinger was recently awarded the ‘2022 American Vacuum Society (AVS) – Applied Surface Science Division Peter M.A. Sherwood Mid-Career Professional Award’. The award was presented to him at the AVS 68th International Symposium and Exhibition held in Pittsburgh, PA. The award recognizes achievements leading to...Read More
SSW is announcing the installation of two exciting new instruments: A Bruker UMT Tribolab tribological testing systemAn Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis spectroscopy system The tribological testing instrument was funded through Associate Professor and SSW Affiliate Member Dr. Yolanda Hedberg. And the UV-Vis spectroscopy system was funded through CFI. Tribocorrosion The...Read More
Dr. Vahid Dehnavi, SSW Research Scientist, recently gave an “Introduction to X-ray Diffraction (XRD)” lecture to Western University’s Electrochemical Society (ECS) Student Chapter. This lecture was the first in-person lecture of a series of lectures that are being organized by the student-led group. This series aims to connect subject matter...Read More
SSW Director Dr. Mark Biesinger recently spent a week in La Croisic, France sharing his X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) expertise with approximately 70 students and researchers from around the world at the “2022 Ecole Thematique XPS Analysis Workshop: From Measurements to Scientific Answers”. This highly regarded workshop, held every three...Read More
We award the N. Stewart McIntyre award each year to an under-graduate or graduate student who has shown incredible excellence and aptitude within our laboratory and in the field of surface analysis and surface science. We are proud to announce that Claire Tully is this year’s recipient of the N....Read More
Global lithium demand is skyrocketing as we transition to the mass adoption of green technology and a carbon neutral economy. Understanding the nature of lithium’s mineralization is vital for its effective extraction from ores and the ability to accurately estimate future deposits. SSW scientists are collaborating with Catriona Breasley, a Ph.D....Read More
On September 8, 2022, Surface Science Western (SSW) personnel and Chemistry and Education invitees attended the CREATE_CORRECT Corrosion Research and Training Experience Kick-off, a major initiative led by Dr. Yolanda Hedberg, Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, and an Affiliate Member of SSW. The CORRECT...Read More
