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Alexandre Brolo is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, where he developed a strong foundation in analytical and physical chemistry. His research focuses on surface spectroscopy techniques, with particular attention to Raman spectroscopy and its applications in photovoltaics, bioanalytical chemistry, and cancer research. Dr. Brolo's innovative research program is geared towards understanding surface processes and the development of surface-sensitive spectroscopic methods. He is particularly interested in the application of situ spectroscopic probes for the characterization of electrochemical interfaces and the investigation of optical spectroscopic properties in periodic random metallic nanostructures. In addition to his research, Dr. Brolo is passionate about teaching, having taught a variety of courses that include general chemistry, statistical mechanics, instrumental methods of analysis, advanced instrumentation, and electrochemistry spectroscopy.
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