Byron Gates

Biography

  Dr. Byron Gates is a Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University. B.Sc., Western Washington University M.Sc. & Ph.D., University of Washington Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University  

Research Interest

The Surface and Interfacial Chemistry of Materials We are harnessing the potential of nanoscale materials through the ability to tune their surface and interfacial chemistries. This research includes advancing our understanding and control of chemical modifications to the surfaces of nanoscale materials. We are also developing techniques to facilitate new reactions and chemical transformations at the surfaces of nanoscale materials. We are advancing materials designs with applications in catalysis, electrochemical sensing, controlled delivery and release of therapeutics, bioinspired adhesives, and bioinspired coatings. Through this research we seek to facilitate the development of cost effective hydrogen and methanol fuel cell catalysts, functional materials and coatings with an improved durability, new therapeutics for the management of cancer, methods to safely work with nanoscale materials, as well as sensors with an increased sensitivity and selectivity for use in portable medical diagnostics.