NEXT VIRTUAL MEETING

October 21, 2021
7:00-8:00 PM (EST)
featuring

Dr. James Lallo 
Surface Analysis Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific

"X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy:
A technique for artists and technologists​"

Have you heard about the story of the famous 15th -century Vinland map cherished by Yale University since the mid-1960s? Well, no later than this month (October 2021), X-ray Fluorescence has confirmed what others already suspected: It was a FAKE!
There are many ways to analyze the composition of a material but choosing the best technique to understand your sample can be challenging. In this presentation at the ASM Boston Chapter, I would like to share the requirements for surface and interface analysis using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and related surface analysis techniques. I will also focus on case studies, showcasing how XPS can be used to solve real problems in a variety of areas, including polymers, battery electrodes, and of course, pigment analysis from a painting.​

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Dr. James Lallo has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific since 2016, working with both EDS and XPS product lines.  He has a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Rutgers University, focusing on Surface Science and UHV techniques.  Based in NJ, James supports customers with their surface analysis needs throughout the country. 

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The 100th anniversary of the Boston Chapter was Feb. 15, 2020, with a celebration planned for ​May 2022. This has been postponed due to COVID-19. We will be posting articles and photos from our past as well as updates about this momentous celebration!

"A special thank you goes out to Instron, JEOL, Dynamet Technology, Surmet, and Thermo Fisher Scientific for supporting this year's Materials Experience"

Sustaining Members of the Boston Chapter

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Our 2021-2022 Officers:

Chair: Dr. Caitlin Walde
Vice Chair: Dr. Krassimir Marchev
Secretary: Dr. Hugues “H” Francois-Saint-Cyr
Treasurer: Dr. Santosh Jha

For full bios, please see our Elections Page
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The ASM Boston chapter offers a chance to put your company logo on the front page of our web site right beside that of some of the leading firms in New England.  At the same time, your company will help us to reach out with our educational and networking efforts.

For an annual contribution of $200, sustaining members of the Boston chapter get to:
·       Show their logo on our web site home page and link to our web site
·       Advertise current job openings for materials engineering students and professionals in the Boston area
·       Submit short articles about their products and services

For the application form, see the Web Site of ASM International.  From the selections just below the logo choose Membership, and on the drop-down menu select Membership Detail.  On the right side of this page a series boxes appears; open the Chapter Sustaining Membership box (third box down) to submit the application form. You can also click here to reach directly this location.

The payment of the fee yields $110 to the Boston chapter.  Please contact Tom Auten when you join as a Sustaining Member at t_auten@yahoo.com.  We are sincerely grateful.

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Many companies have discovered the difference that supporting the Boston chapter can make. By participating in Boston Chapter activities, their employees develop technical expertise while learning valuable leadership skills.  To find out more about what sustaining membership can do for your organization, click here.

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