Mr Chris Bassell
Contact Details
Tel: +61 8 8302 5541
Fax: +61 8 8302 3683
Email: christopher.bassell@unisa.edu.au
Position
Surface Characterisation Technologist: Scientific Services
Qualifications
BAppSc BEng UniSA
Background
Chris completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Physics prior to completing a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering in
Microelectronic Engineering at the UniSA in 2006. During a two year period in Canada
commencing in 2003, Chris obtained work experience as a research and development engineer at OCI
Vacuum Microelectronic Engineering. Duties involved research and development of electron guns, ion guns and control electronics. Upon completion of work experience, Chris joined
the Surface Analysis Centre, Surface Science Western at the University of
Western Ontario. At Surface Science Western he was a Research Assistant involved with the design and development of a non-destructive Kratos XPS in-situ
hydrogen plasma gun. This position involved XPS operation and interpretation of XPS data in relation to the cleaning effects of hydrogen plasma on various sample types.
In early 2006, Chris commenced his current position as Surface Characterisation Technologist within The Wark.