Dr. Stefan Kycia

Biography

Dr. Stefan Kycia is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. He obtained his PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Iowa State University in 1995. With extensive experience in x-ray diffraction based research, he has worked at renowned institutions, including the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron and the Laboratorio Nacional de Luz Sincrontron in Brazil, where he led the x-ray diffraction group. Since joining the University of Guelph in 2003, Dr. Kycia has established a state-of-the-art x-ray diffraction scattering laboratory and has contributed significantly to various projects, including 'Inter-American Materials Science Collaboration'. His research group focuses on understanding the atomic arrangements and compositions in novel materials through innovative x-ray scattering methods. The group employs high energy x-ray diffraction techniques to investigate fundamental problems in nanoscience, targeting the identification of atomic structures in nanoparticles. Dr. Kycia has also been involved in developing the Brockhouse Sector X-Ray Diffraction Scattering at the Canadian Light Source, supporting a diverse community of researchers from multiple disciplines. His work has earned him recognition, including roles in several advisory committees and grants aimed at advancing material science research.

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