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Samantha M. Gateman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Western University's Faculty of Science, holding the NWMO Industrial Research Chair (2022). Her research bridges analytical chemistry, corrosion science, and industry through micro/nano-scale electrochemical methods.
Her research focuses on corrosion mechanisms using scanning electrochemical probe microscopy (SEPM), including SECM, SMCM, and LEIS. Key areas include radiation-induced degradation in nuclear materials, corrosion of biomedical devices (notably copper IUDs), and standardization of electrochemical tools for industrial applications. The Gateman Group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
Publications demonstrate consistent advancement in localized corrosion analysis, with recent work emphasizing quantitative SEPM techniques for nuclear and biomedical applications. Trends show increasing industrial partnerships and method standardization efforts.
- NWMO Industrial Research Chair (2022)
- D. W. Ambridge Prize (McGill)
- Carl A. Winkler Award (McGill)
- NSERC PDF Fellowship
- NACE Graduate Student Excellence Award
- NSERC CGS-D
The group trains students in macro/micro electrochemical techniques and surface characterization, collaborating with Western's Nanofab and Surface Science Western facilities. Projects include nuclear infrastructure corrosion (with GammaCell irradiation studies) and non-hormonal IUD development with Schulich Medical School partners. The lab maintains an explicit Code of Guidance promoting EDI principles and professional conduct.
Research occurs within Western University's advanced facilities including Nanofab's nano fabrication capabilities and Surface Science Western's instrumentation, supporting both fundamental and industry-partnered corrosion studies.
