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Dr. Michael Robertson is a Professor of Physics at Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki. His research focuses on the application of electron microscopy techniques to study semiconductor nanostructures and interdisciplinary collaborations between geology and physics. He holds the Jodrey Chair in Physics and previously served as a Canada Research Chair in Materials Science (2002-2012). His work includes developing numerical simulations for TEM image analysis and exploring optical methods for restoring faded historical documents. Dr. Robertson has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students in diverse fields like materials science, geology, and nanotechnology.
Education: B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. Industrial experience includes roles at Noranda Forest Recycled Papers, JDS Uniphase Corp., and others. He teaches courses such as Quantum Mechanics I & II and Data Acquisition & Control.
- Awards: Acadia Student Union Teaching Award (2009-10), Jodrey Chair (2016-present)
- Research Themes: Cathodoluminescence systems, MnSi thin films, nano-crystalline silicon structures, and historical document restoration using optical methods.
Publications span over three decades, with recent work on bentonite characterization, electron tomography, and skyrmion physics. He is affiliated with the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis and actively engages in interdisciplinary projects.
