On April 28th, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from the corrosion research group at Queen’s University participated in the Characterization of Nuclear Materials Workshop held at McMaster University. The workshop explored the application of electron microscopy in studying material degradation within nuclear environments. This was a unique opportunity to meet and network with researchers and scientists from around the world and listen to their state-of-the-art research. Furthermore, it was a great chance for corrosion group researchers to present their work and the capabilities at Queen’s University.
As part of the program, participants toured several of McMaster’s premier research facilities, including the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR), the Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems (CANS), and the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM). These facilities are unique for studying the effects of radiation on materials and their properties, and the characterization of active materials. Furthermore, CCEM is home to some of the most advanced electron microscopy techniques in Canada; it was a great opportunity for the group to visit the facility and to benefit from these techniques in their future research. The visit concluded with a tour of the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and Professor Joey Kish’s laboratories, showcasing cutting-edge work in automotive materials, their mechanical and corrosion behavior, as well as the application of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Nuclear materials group’s corrosion research team
The corrosion research group extends its appreciation to McMaster University for organizing a highly informative and engaging event.