Senior Research Scientist,
Adjunct Research Professor, Dept. of Chemistry
I am a Senior Research Scientist at Surface Science Western, Western and an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Western. Over the last 25 years I have been supervising and conducting basic and applied research on the development and implementation of laser- and ion beam-based techniques and systems for a broad range of applications, from surface analysis to trace element analysis and medical research.
At present, my research interests are mainly focused on the application of micro beam analytical techniques for the needs of the mining industry. More specifically, the techniques I am working with are as follows:
By utilizing a variety of complementary micro beam techniques we are able to address various problems related to the mineral processing industry, from characterization of ore deposits to optimization of metallurgical operations and improving recovery of precious metals. Our research objectives are to broaden the range of such applications based on feedback from our clients and research partners from the mining industry, and successfully commercialize them as routine diagnostic tools.