XPS Seminar and Lab Demonstration
Note: Currently this workshop is only offered to the McMaster community.
Discover how X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) can advance your research through a complimentary seminar and laboratory experience offered by the Biointerfaces Institute!
Led by our in-house XPS specialist, Dr. Zeynel Bayindir, this two-hour session provides an introduction to the fundamental principles, capabilities, and applications of XPS for surface characterization. Participants will gain an understanding of data acquisition, interpretation, and how XPS can be used to answer complex research questions across materials science, biomaterials, and engineering disciplines.
This seminar will offer a valuable opportunity for both those new to this type of surface analysis and advanced characterization technique, or for those with existing XPS knowledge, to learn directly from an XPS expert and experience the technology firsthand with our in-house XPS.
The program includes:
- 1-hour seminar presentation covering XPS theory, instrumentation, applications, and data interpretation
- 1-hour hands-on laboratory demonstration featuring live data collection and analysis
- Opportunities to discuss XPS capabilities and potential applications for your own research
This biweekly workshop series is offered from September to November, 2026 on Wednesdays, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Biointerfaces Facility, on McMaster’s main campus. The first half of the session will be in our lecture room, ETB 414, followed by a lab-led session next to the XPS. We have limited each workshop to only six participants to ensure an interactive, and focused, learning experience.
In order to provide a safe experience, we ask that workshop attendees wear lab appropriate clothing (long pants and closed-toe and closed-heel shoes); any lab required personal protective equipment will be provided.
Eligibility: This seminar is open exclusively to members of the McMaster University community, including faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students.