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Research output per year
Research activity per year
The research in my lab focuses on the molecular structure of soft matter surfaces (liquid and polymer surfaces) and interfaces. We use the surface science techniques ion scattering spectroscopy and electron spectroscopy. In my lab unique equipment for measuring directly concentration depth profiling with neutral impact collision ion scattering spectroscopy (NICISS) and the composition and electronic structure of outermost layers with metastable induced electron spectroscopy (MIES). In the past the combination of NICISS with MIES turned out to be very useful to combine the information gained with surface science techniques with macroscopic quantities to derive thermodynamic quantities of solutions.
We have projects in the research fields of colloids, liquid surfaces, interfaces in organic solar cells, modifications of polymer surfaces and heterogeneous catalysis with size selected nanoclusters. We are part of Flinders Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology and have various collaborations with research groups in Australia and overseas and uses larger research facilities like the Australian Synchrotron and high energy ion scattering techniques at ANSTO.
The focus of my research is deriving concepts for describing physical and chemical properties of surfaces and interfaces. I have two main research fields. One area is “conversion of light to X” where X stands for chemicals generated through photocatalysis or for electric energy through photovoltaic. Having develop specialised equipment for electron spectroscopy has led to analysing and advancing the function of interfaces in both photocatalysis and photovoltaics. The second area is in liquid surfaces by applying NICISS which was developed through my own work for measuring concentration depth profiles with atomic depth resolution has led to new understandings of surface concepts in colloid science.
Fellowships
Grants (selected)
Invited presentations (selection)
Flinders Foundations of University Teaching, Flinders University
Award Date: 29 Sept 2007
Habilitation in Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Leipzig
Award Date: 28 Sept 2006
PhD, Institute for Physics (Prof. Morgner). Thesis: “Ion Scattering Spectroscopy as Method for Investigating Surfaces of Organic Liquids” , University of Witten/Herdecke
Award Date: 26 Sept 1998
Bachelor of Science, Degree in Physics (Diplom). Thesis: ”Development of a Tracking Control System for E-beam writing of Elements for Integrated Optics" , Technical University of Dortmund
Award Date: 8 Sept 1994
Master of Science, Master Thesis (Diplomarbeit), Institute for High Frequency Technology (Prof. Voges) in collaboration with Raith GmbH. , Technical University of Dortmund
Award Date: 8 Sept 1994
Member of Council, ARC College of Experts
1 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2026
Board member Australian Colloid and Interface Society
2018 → 2021
Chair Australian Institute of Physics, South Australian branch
2015 → 2016
Vice Chair Australian Institute of Physics, South Australian branch
2013 → 2014
Treasurer Australian Institute of Physics, South Australian branch since
2007 → 2012
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Andersson, G. (Member)
Activity: Membership types › Membership of council
Cole, M. (Organiser), Andersson, M. (Chair), Harmer-Bassell, S. (Chair) & Andersson, G. (Chair)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Andersson, G. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Andersson, G. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Cole, M. (Organiser), Andersson, M. (Organiser), Andersson, G. (Participant), Harmer-Bassell, S. (Participant), Lewis, D. (Participant) & Bruce, M. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...