Hedberg Lab @Western

The long-term goal of our research is to predict corrosion and surface reactions of relevance for health, environmental, and societal safety. No material is completely inert. When in contact with different environments, interfacial reactions can result in different adverse effects, such as allergic reactions, neurodegenerative diseases, environmental pollution, or material failure.

Our research explores the dynamic interactions between biological, often protein-rich, environments and different materials, such as metallic implant materials, metal nanoparticles, welding fume nanoparticles, and materials and products containing sensitizing substances. This is accomplished by material, surface, particle, and solution analytical tools, using different spectroscopic, microscopic, and electrochemical methods.

Our knowledge is applied to assist in hazard and risk assessment of different materials, to increase work environment safety, to develop safer materials and products, to improve the treatment of diseases, and to mitigate corrosion failures.

Are you an undergraduate student at Western University seeking research opportunities? Fill out this survey (have your CV, cover letter, and course list ready).

Interested in graduate studies? The Hedberg lab seeks candidates with a background in chemical, physical, biological, computer science, and/or materials science disciplines. More information on the departmental admission process and the application process can be found here. For international applicants: I am not answering any email requests due to recently strongly changed prerequisites for international students. The two main obstacles for international applicants are my department's assessment process and international immigration restrictions (delayed/rejected study permit applications).  If you think your background fits my research needs, please assess your chance for these two main obstacles first.  Then, apply to the department before its deadline and mention my name as a potential supervisor. My team and I will interview all applicants that make it through the department admission process. If you get an acceptance letter but no study permit on time, we will not hold your position.

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