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Byron Gates is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University and serves as the Associate Chair. He holds a Canada Research Chair Tier II in Surface Chemistry from 2005 to 2014 and heads the Centre for Soft Materials at 4D LABS. His research focuses on surface interfacial chemistry and materials, specifically enhancing the understanding and control of chemical modifications of surfaces and nanoscale materials. Gates’ work includes developing techniques for new reactions and chemical transformations, as well as advancing the design of materials for applications in catalysis, electrochemical sensing, and therapeutic delivery. His research aims to create cost-efficient hydrogen and methanol fuel cell catalysts, durable functional coatings, and methods for safely working with nanoscale materials. Students within Gates' research group gain hands-on experience in synthesizing and characterizing nanoscale materials, utilizing techniques like electron microscopy and surface spectroscopy.
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