Steven Thorpe is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science Engineering at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the characterization of amorphous metals, nanocrystalline materials, and their applications in electrocatalysis. Thorpe has extensive expertise in electrochemistry, corrosion, and the production of thin films, as well as in template synthesis techniques for nanowires and nanotubes. His work aims to advance technologies related to fuel cells and electro-oxidization processes, contributing to the broader field of materials science.