Matthew got his PhD in chemistry in 2018 doing analytical chemistry and surface analysis on materials for solar energy conversion. He spent three years as a contract scientist for the NRC doing materials analysis before joining the Noël lab to work on the corrosion of copper and steels, particularly the use of carbon-based coatings as a protective layer against corrosion. With an extensive background in electrochemistry, as well as in both synchrotron and benchtop X-ray techniques for surface analysis, Matthew will look to contribute to the development of enhanced anti-corrosion coatings for transportation and green energy infrastructure, and thus reduce the percentage of Canada’s GDP being wasted – currently 3.4% – on maintenance and replacement of infrastructure directly related to corrosion.
Matthew is also active in partnership with Surface Science Western, contributing to the study of metal corrosion in industrially relevant settings. Through a combination of electrochemical techniques, X-ray analysis of the surface, and advanced imaging techniques, he will deliver targeted data to solve current problems faced by industrial clients.
Matthew is an avid swimmer and runner and enjoys spending time outdoors. Originally hailing from the North Shore of Lake Superior, he is quite adept and handling the ‘milder winters of the South’ in London and can be found sporting a Santa hat throughout the month of December.