We investigate corrosion and other materials degradation in the presence of ionizing radiation.
The long-term objective is to predict the impact of a constant flux of ionizing radiation on metal degradation to improve the confidence in and lifetime of nuclear-related materials. With the use of advanced and unique tools, including localized electrochemical probes and the SLOWPOKE nuclear reactor, our team determines corrosion rates and mechanisms to develop long-term modeling for accurate degradation mechanisms. We are a diverse and interdisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, metallurgists and physics, who do both fundamental and applied science research.
There are currently MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral positions available.
Students with a science or engineering background who are interested in developing knowledge in electrochemistry, radiation, chemical modelling, and surface analysis are encouraged to apply. Please send an email with your CV and which project you're interested in.
RMC welcomes civilian and military students alike.
RMC was established as a place to educate military officers. While that mission remains today, it has expanded to include strong undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, and the humanities. Many undergraduate students are military personnel, but most graduate students and faculty at RMC are civilians.
