Samantha Anderson

Hello, I'm Samantha Anderson, an experienced Research Chemist specializing in electron microscopy at Imperial Oil. My work focuses on detailed technical analysis, contamination, and failure analysis in the Fuels & Lubricants Division and Refinery Support. With extensive expertise in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), I deliver comprehensive technical reports and collaborate globally within Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil. My role also involves providing technical presentations and equipment demonstrations to showcase product capabilities and application solutions, ensuring cutting-edge results in microscopy and analytical chemistry. My strong background in materials science and analytical chemistry, combined with proven leadership in cross-functional team collaboration, positions me as a key asset in advancing scientific research and application.

Research Chemist - Imperial Oil 2017 - Present 

 Research Chemist specializing in electron microscopy. My work focuses on detailed technical analysis, contamination, and failure analysis in the Fuels & Lubricants Division and Refinery Support. With extensive expertise in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), I deliver comprehensive technical reports and collaborate globally within Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil. My role also involves providing technical presentations and equipment demonstrations to showcase product capabilities and application solutions, ensuring cutting-edge results in microscopy and analytical chemistry. My strong background in materials science and analytical chemistry, combined with proven leadership in cross-functional team collaboration, positions me as a key asset in advancing scientific research and application.

 Education Summary

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors Specialization in Chemistry from The University of Western Ontario, where I was consistently recognized on the Dean’s Honor List. I also received second place in the Inorganic Materials section at the SOUSCC Conference. My coursework included Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, and Structural Elucidation, providing a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry.

Undergraduate Thesis Project

For my undergraduate thesis, I focused on Corrosion Engineering, specifically investigating the role of molybdenum in the passivity of Ni-Cr-Mo alloys in chloride environments. Utilizing advanced microscopy and surface analysis techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Mapping, I analyzed microstructural and chemical composition changes. I also applied Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and other electrochemical methods to study material behavior. My findings were presented to academic and industry professionals, demonstrating significant insights into material science and corrosion processes.