Peter M. A. Sherwood

Peter M. A. Sherwood is an Affiliate/Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds dual Emeritus titles: University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Kansas State University and Regents Professor Emeritus of Physics/Dean Emeritus at Oklahoma State University. His research focuses on surface analysis, particularly X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of materials, with applications in electrode surfaces, corrosion systems, and carbon fiber composites.

• Education:
• B.Sc. Chemistry, St. Andrews University
• M.A. Chemistry, Cambridge University
• Ph.D. Chemistry, Cambridge University
• Sc.D. (honorary), Cambridge University (1995)

His career includes roles as Head of Chemistry at Kansas State (1997–2004), Dean of Arts & Sciences at Oklahoma State (2004–2012), and visiting appointments at UC Berkeley, University of Bari (Italy), Kodak, and CSIRO (Australia). He served as NSF Program Officer for Analytical/Surface Chemistry (1990–1991), receiving an NSF Outstanding Performance Award. Sherwood leads the U.S. delegation to ISO TC 201 (Surface Chemical Analysis) and sits on the editorial board of Surface Science Spectra.

Key honors include multiple fellowships, distinguished professorships, and honorary degrees. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial problem-solving, yielding over 220 publications and lasting contributions to surface science methodologies.