About Subject Division
The objective of the Surface Science Division (SSD) is the advancement of knowledge regarding surfaces, in particular within the Canadian context. Both fundamental and applied aspects are included. The Division is a joint Chemical Institute of Canada / Canadian Association of Physicists Division.
In addition to supporting surface science related workshops and symposia, the Division hosts the Surface Canada Conference series. This conference is interdisciplinary in nature and brings together world-recognized experts and young researchers from a broad spectrum of disciplines including physics, chemistry, material science engineering and many other fields and covers a wide range of topics pertinent to surface science, from the fundamental to the applied.
SSD executives
- Vicki Meli, Chair (2022-present), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University
- Maryam Ebrahimi, Vice-Chair (2023-present), Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University
- Mark Biesinger, Secretary-Treasurer (2015-present), Surface Science Western and Department of Chemistry, Western University
- Erika Merschrod, Past Chair (2020-2022), Department of Chemistry, Memorial University
SSD awards
J.P. Hobson Prize
Best Student Oral Presentation Award, Presented at Surface Canada
Peter Hobson (National Research Council in Ottawa) was a founding member of the Division of Surface Science Executive in 1979. He served as Vice-Chair and participated in the discussions with the CAP and CIC on the formation of the Division.
Jean-Denis Carette Prize
Best Student Poster Award, Presented at Surface Canada
Jean-Denis Carette (Laboratory for Atomic and Molecular Physics at Laval University) was the first Vice Chair of the Division but sadly passed away during his presidential term with the Division.