A recent video produced by Western Research Parks (link below for video) features some short footage of Surface Science Western instrumentation and scientists. Discover Western Research Parks Video LinkRead More
A Surface Science Western (SSW) Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, Dr. Brian Hart recently received Collaborative Research and Development award of $1.5 million from NSERC to support a collaborative project to improve methods of extracting metals using advanced surface science technologies. The research, to...Read More
Congratulations to Mr. Pierangelo Gobbo, Ph.D. Candidate – Department of Chemistry at Western University, winner of the 2013 Dr. N. Stewart McIntyre Award in Surface Science. Pierangelo’s abstract entitled “Characterization of New Nanomaterials for Sensing and Nanomedicine” highlighted his work on the design, synthesis and reactivity of new “clickable” carbon...Read More
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
