Michael Robertson's Publications
Doctoral Thesis
1) M. D. Robertson, Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of Semiconductor Interfacial Structures, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 203 pages, (1995).
Invited Reviewed Book Chapter
1) M. D. Robertson and S. J. Gibson, Calibration, optimization and avoidance of artefacts of a cathodoluminescence system, In I. M. Coulson (ed.) Cathodoluminescence and its application to geoscience, Mineral. Assoc. Can. Short Course Volume 45, p. 11-27 (2014).
Invited Refereed Journal Articles
1) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Characterization of elastic strains in semiconductor heteroepitaxial layers by HREM, Progress in Surface Science, 50, 377-386 (1995).
Book Reviews
1) M. D. Robertson, Natures Nanostructures, Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., for The Canadian Mineralogist, 51, 189 (2013).
Refereed Journal Articles (published or accepted for publication
55) S. C. Hillier, E. T. Robertson, G. Reid, R. D. Haynes and M. D. Robertson, On the Role of the Second Derivative Term in the Calculation of (S)TEM Images and Diffraction Patterns, Ultramicroscopy, 179, 73-80 (2017).
54) F. Moyon, D. Hernadez, M. D. Robertson and W. Lefebvre, Atomic Resolution Electron Tomography Using Low Specimen Tilt Angles: One Application of Atom Counting in STEM-HAADF, Journal of Microscopy, 265, 73-80 (2017).
53) S. Meynell, B. Edwards, M. D. Robertson and T.L. Monchesky, Structure of MnSi on SiC (0001), Physical Review B, 94, 184416 (2016).
52) T. L. Monchesky, J. C. Loudon, M. D. Robertson and A. N. Bogdanov, Comment on “Robust formation of skyrmions and topological Hall effect anomaly in epitaxial thin films of MnSi”, Physical Review Letters, 112, 059701 (2014).
51) S. Kahwaji, R. A. Gordon, E. D. Crozier, S. Roorda, M. D. Robertson, J. Zhu, S. H. Wei and T. L. Monchesky, Pb assisted growth of Mn δ-doped Si, Physical Review B, 88, 174419 (2013).
50) S. Kahwaji, W. Bowman, M. D. Robertson and T. L. Monchesky, The influence of a Pb surfactant on the magnetism of dilute Si1-xMnx films, Journal of Applied Physics, 113, 063910 (2013).
49) M. N. Wilson, E. A. Karhu, A. S. Quigley, U. K. Rӧβler, A. B. Butenko, A. N. Bogdanov, M. D. Robertson, and T. L. Monchesky, Extended elliptic skyrmion gratings in epitaxial MnSi thin films, Physical Review B, 86, 144420 (2012).
48) E. A. Karhu, U. K. Rӧβler, A. N. Bogdanov, S. Kahwaji, B. J. Kirby, H. Fritzsche, M. D. Robertson, C. F. Majkrzak and T. L. Monchesky, Chiral modulations and reorientation effects in MnSi thin films, Physical Review B, 85, 094429 (2012).
47) S. Darbari, F. Karbassian, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. Robertson, M. Bluteau and T. Morrison, Silicon-based light emitting diodes and glass substrates using a low temperature multilayered nano-crystalline structure, Thin Solid Films, 520, 5021-8 (2012).
46) X. Wu, M. D. Robertson, M. Kawaski and J. –M. Baribeau, Effects of small specimen tilt and probe convergence angle on ADF-STEM image contrast of Si0.8Ge0.2 epitaxial strained layers on (100) Si, Ultramicroscopy, 114, 46-55 (2012).
45) S. Darbari, M. Shahmohammadi, M. Mortazavi, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. Robertson and T. Morrison, High performance multilayered nano-crystalline silicon/silicon-oxide light-emitting diodes on glass substrates, Nanotechnology, 22, 375204 (2011).
44) E. A. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, M. D. Robertson, H. Fritzche, B. J. Kirby, C. F. Majkczak and T. L. Monchesky, Helical magnetic order in MnSi thin films, Physical Review B, 84, 060404(R) (2011).
43) G. D. Reid, M. D. Robertson and A. Z. Tong, Derivation of new equations for phase-shift cavity ring-down spectroscopy, Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 115, 4902-4908 (2011).
42) E. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, T. L. Monchesky, C. Parsons, M. D. Robertson and C. Maunders, Structure and magnetic properties of MnSi thin films, Physical Review B, 82, 184417 (2010).
41) N. Rouhi, B. Esfandyarpour, S. Mohajerzadeh, P. Hashemi, M. D. Robertson and K. Raffel, Low temperature growth of silicon dioxide using hydrogenation assisted nano-crystallization and plasma enhanced oxidation, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 356 (20), 1027-31 (2010).
40) N. J. O’Driscoll, T. Messier, M. D. Robertson and J. Murimboh, Suspension of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in freshwaters: Examining the effect of CNT size, Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 208, 235 (2010).
39) K. Cui, M. D. Robertson, B. J. Robinson, C. M. Andrei, D. A. Thompson and G. A. Botton, Quantitative compositional analysis and strain study of InAs quantum wires with InGaAlAs barrier layers, Journal of Applied Physics, 105, 094313 (2009).
38) C. Dion, P. Desjardins, F. Schiettekatte, M. Chicoine, M. D. Robertson, P. J. Poole, X. Wu and S. Raymond, Demonstration of vacancy-mediated intermixing in ion implanted InAs/InP (001) quantum dots, Journal of Applied Physics, 104, 043527 (2008).
37) Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Koohshorkhi, M. D. Robertson and C. M. Andrei, A PECVD process to achieve branched carbon nanotubes, Carbon, 46 (12), 1611-4 (2008).
36) S. Paydavosi, A. Ebrahimi, A. H. Tamaddon, S. Mohajerzadeh, N. Izadi, A. Behnam and M. D. Robertson, Hydrogenation assisted nickel-induced lateral nano-crystallization of amorphous silicon on flexible plastic substrates at low temperature, Thin Solid Films, 516, 7790-6 (2008).
35) X. Wu, M. D. Robertson, J. A. Gupta and J. –M. Baribeau, Strain contrast of GaNyAs1-y (y = 0.029 and 0.045) epitaxial layers on (100) GaAs substrates in annular dark field images, Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 20 (7), 075215 (2008).
34) C. Dion, P. Desjardins, N. Shtinkov, M. D. Robertson, F. Schiettekatte, P. J. Poole and S. Raymond, Intermixing during growth of InAs self-assembled quantum dots on InP: A photoluminescence and tight-binding investigation, Physical Review B, 77, 075338 (2008).
33) P. Hashemi, L. Gomez, J. L. Holt, M. D. Robertson and M. Canonico, Asymmetric strain in nanoscale patterned strained-Si/strained-Ge/strained-Si heterostructures on insulator, Applied Physics Letters, 91, 083109 (2007).
32) Y. Abdi, P. Hashemi, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson, M. J. Burns and J. M. MacLachlan, Silicon nano-crystalline structure fabricated by a sequential plasma hydrogenation and annealing technique, Thin Solid Films, 516(10) 3172-3178 (2008).
31) B. J. Dulong, R. D. Haynes and M. D. Robertson, A study in the computation time required for the inclusion of strain field effects in Bloch-wave simulations of TEM diffraction contrast images, Ultramicroscopy, 108, 415-425 (2008).
30) M. Jamei, F. Karbassian, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson and S. Yuill, The preparation of nanocrystalline silicon by plasma-enhanced hydrogenation for the fabrication of light-emitting diodes, IEEE Electron Device Letters, 28(3), 207-210 (2007).
29) Y. Abdi, M. Jamei, P. Hashemi, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson, M. J. Burns and J. M. MacLachlan, Visible photoluminescence from a nano-crystalline porous silicon structure fabricated by a novel plasma hydrogenation and annealing method, Journal of Applied Physics, 101, 044309 (2007).
28) P. Hashemi, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khajooeizadeh, M. D. Robertson, R. D. Thompson and J. M. MacLachlan, Hydrogenation-assisted nano-crystallization of amorphous silicon by radio-frequency plasma-enhance chemical vapor, Journal of Applied Physics, 100, 104320 (2006).
27) A. Behnam, F. Karbassian, S. Haji, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, Low-Temperature Nickel-Induced Nano-Crystallization of Silicon on PET by MIC, Hydrogenation and Mechanical Stress, Solid State Electronics, 50 1618-1624 (2006).
26) Y. Abdi, J. Koohsorkhi, J.Derakhshandeh S. Mohajerzadeh, H. Hoseinzadegan, M. D.Robertson, J. C. Bennett and H. Radamson, PECVD-grown Carbon-nanotubes on Silicon Substrates with an anomalous Nickel-seeded Tip-growth structure, Materials Science and Engineering C, 26, 5-7 (2006).
25) Y. Abdi, J. Derakhshandeh, P. Hashemi, S. Mohajerzadeh, F. Karbassian, F. Nayeri, E. Arzi, M. D. Robertson and H. Radamson, Light emitting nano-porous silicon structures fabricated using a plasma hydrogenation technique, Materials Science and Engineering B, 124-125, 483-487 (2005).
24) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, A. M. Webb, J. M. Corbett, S. Raymond and P. J. Poole, The determination of the size and shape of buried InAs/InP quantum dots by transmission electron microscopy, Ultramicroscopy, 103, 205-219 (2005).
23) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson, A. Tonita and A. Afzali-Kusha, Low temperature copper-induced lateral growth of poly-germanium assisted by external compressive stress, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(2), 044901 (2005).
22) J. C. Bennett, C. V. Hyatt, M. A. Gharghouri, S. Farrell, M. Robertson, J. Chen and G. Pirge, In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies of Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys,Materials Science and Engineering A, 378, p409-414 (2004).
21) B. Hekmatshoar, S. Mohajerzadeh, D. Shahrjerdi, and M. D. Robertson, Thin-film tunnelling transistors on flexible plastic substrates based on stress-assisted lateral growth of polycrystalline germanium, Applied Physics Letters, 85(6), 1054-1056 (2004).
20) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, A. Tonita and J. C. Bennett, Low temperature stress-assisted germanium-induced crystallization of silicon-germanium alloys on flexible plastic, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, 22(3), 856 (2004).
19) P. Hashemi, J. Derakhshandeh, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Derakhshandeh, M. D. Robertson and A. Tonita, Stress-assisted nickel-induced crystallization of silicon on glass, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, 22(3), 966 (2004).
18) B. Esfandyarpour, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khodadadi and M. D. Robertson, Ultra-high sensitive tin-oxide microsensors for H2S detection, IEEE Sensors Journal, Special issue on Micro-Sensors and Micro-Actuators – Technology and Applications, 4(4), p449-454 (2004).
17) D. Shahrjerdi, B. Hekmatshoar, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz and M. D. Robertson, High mobility poly-Ge TFTs fabricated on flexible plastic substrates at temperatures below 130°C, Journal of Electronic Materials, 33(4), 353 (2004).
16) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, A. Goodarzi and M. D. Robertson, Low temperature crystallization of germanium on plastic by externally applied compressive stress, Journal Vacuum Science and Technology A, 21(3), 752 (2003).
15) S. Raymond, S. Studenikin, S-J. Cheng, M. Pioro-Ladriere, M. Ciorga, P. J. Poole and M. D. Robertson, Families of islands in InAs/InP self-assembled quantum dots: a census obtained from magneto-photoluminescence, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 18, 385 (2003).
14) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, P. Poole, B. Riel and S. Fafard, Interpretation and modeling of buried InAs quantum dots on GaAs and InP substrates, Journal of Applied Physics, 90(4), 1784-1787 (2001).
13) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, S. Fafard, Z. R. Wasilewski, E. M. Griswold and L. D. Madsen, Determination of the size, shape and composition of indium-flushed self-assembled quantum dots by transmission electron microscopy, Journal of Applied Physics, 88(5), 2272-2277 (2000).
12) P. Singh, J. M. Corbett, J. B. Webb, S. Charbonneau, F. Yang and M. D. Robertson, Growth and characterization of GaN thin films by magnetron sputter epitaxy, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology., A16, 786-789 (1998).
11)M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Transmission electron microscopy characterization of In1-xAlxSb / (001) InSb bilayers and superlattices, Micron, 28(2), 175-183 (1997).
10) J. P. McCaffrey, Z. Wasilewski, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Measurement of indium segregation in strained InxGa1-xAs / GaAs quantum wells by transmission electron microscopy, Philosophical Magazine A, 75, 803-821(1997).
9) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, An ion beam vapour deposition technique for epitaxial growth of Si and Si-Ge films, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, A14, 1963-1966 (1996).
8) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, A low temperature ion vapour deposition technique for silicon and silicon-germanium epitaxy, Canadian Journal of Physics (Suppl.), 74, S69-S73 (1996).
7) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, A low energy ion beam assisted deposition technique for realizing iso-type SiGe/Si hetero-interface diodes, Thin Solid Films, 283, 182-187 (1996).
6) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Study of in-situ surface cleaning for silicon-germanium on silicon epitaxy with a novel ion beam vapour assisted deposition technique, Journal of Progress in Surface Science, 50, 347-356 (1995).
5) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. B. Webb, J. Jagger and J. E. Currie, Elastic strain determination in semiconductor epitaxial systems by HREM, Micron, 26, 521-538 (1995).
4) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Ion beam vapour deposition technique for Si epitaxy at low substrate temperatures, Journal of Applied Physics, 78 (3), 2057-2059 (1995).
3) M. D. Robertson, J. E. Currie, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Determination of elastic strains in epitaxial layers by HREM, Ultramicroscopy, 58, 175-184 (1995).
2) M. D. Robertson, The recovery of papermaking potential from de-inked pulp for fine paper, Pulp & Paper Canada, 94(8), 47-51 (1993).
1) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. B. Webb and R. Rousina, Transmission electron microscopy characterization of In1-xGaxSb on (001) GaAs heteroepitaxial system, Canadian Journal of Physics 70, 866-874 (1992).
Non-Referred Journal/Online Articles
12) M. D. Robertson and S. J. Gibson, The Components, Calibration, Optimization and Avoidance of Artifacts of a Cathodoluminescence System: Part 4 – Avoidance of Artifacts, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 46(1), p20-25 (2020).
11) B. Liem and M. Robertson, Seeing What Lies Beneath Paintings, ActiveHistory.ca, http://activehistory.ca/2019/09/seeing-what-lies-beneath-paintings/ (Sept. 11, 2019).
10) M. D. Robertson and S. J. Gibson, The Components, Calibration, Optimization and Avoidance of Artifacts of a Cathodoluminescence System: Part 3 - Optimization, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 45(1), p26-32 (2019).
9) O. Raiche-Tanner, A. Vetter and M. Robertson, Recovering Contrast in Faded Documents, ActiveHistory.ca, http://activehistory.ca/2018/09/recovering-contrast-in-faded-documents/ (Sept. 12, 2018. Referenced in the Unwritten Histories – The Unwritten Rules of History, Canadian History Roundup – Week of September 9, 2018, http://www.unwrittenhistories.com/canadian-history-roundup-week-of-september-9-2018/.
8) M. D. Robertson and S. J. Gibson, The Components, Calibration, Optimization and Avoidance of Artifacts of a Cathodoluminescence System: Part 2 - Calibration, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 44(1), p20-25 (2018).
7) M. D. Robertson and S. J. Gibson, The Components, Calibration, Optimization and Avoidance of Artifacts of a Cathodoluminescence System: Part 1 - Components, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 43(3), p16-20 (2017).
6) E. Avila, B. Brady and M. D. Robertson, An Introduction to EBIC, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 42(3), p17-23 (2014).
5) M. LeBlanc and M. D. Robertson, Imaging of Electron Trajectories in Crystals, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 37(2), p20 (2009).
4) E. Machan, C. Parsons and M. D. Robertson, Lattice Geometry, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 37(2), p13 (2009).
3) M. D. Robertson and K. Raffel, Imaging Crystals, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 36(1), p13 (2008).
2) M. D. Robertson, M. Burns and T. Morrison, The Preparation of Semiconductor TEM Specimens by Low-Angle Polishing, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 33(1), p19-28 (2006).
1) J. Koohsorkhi, H. Hoseinzadegan, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, Carbon nanotube transistors on silicon substrates, Microscopical Society of Canada Bulletin, 31(2-3), p29-30 (2004).
Refereed Conference Presentations / Proceedings
87) Y. Zhang, A. Fuentez Nunez, J. Malone, M. Robertson and I. M. Coulson, Characterisation of bentonite (layers of altered volcanic ash) within the Upper Cretaceous Belle Fourche and Second White Specks Formation of SW Saskatchewan through petrology, photo-/cathodo-luminescence emission and compositional analysis, GeoConvention, Calgary, AB (11-13 May 2020).
86) W. Wilson, F. N. Rybakov, A. B. Butenko, A. N. Bogdanov, U. K. Rößler, H. Fritzsche5, K. Krycka, B. J. Kirby, S. Meynell, E. A. Karhu, J. C. Loudon, M. D. Robertson and T. L. Monchesky, Magnetic textures in the chiral magnetic thin films, International Research Symposium on Chiral Magnetism, Aster Plaza, Hiroshima, Japan (6-8 Dec., 2014).
85) W. Wilson, F. N. Rybakov, A. B. Butenko, A. N. Bogdanov, U. K. Rößler, H. Fritzsche5, K. Krycka, B. J. Kirby, S. Meynell, E. A. Karhu, J. C. Loudon, M. D. Robertson and T. L. Monchesky, Probing the magnetic structure of MnSi thin films with neutrons, Workshop on new directions and opportunities for Small-Angle Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Science, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee (24-27 Jul., 2014).
84) N. A. Porter, P. Sinha, M. B. Ward, A. N. Dobrynin, R. M. D. Brydson, T. R. Charlton, C. J. Kinane, M. D. Robertson, S. Langridge and C. H. Marrows, Giant topological Hall effect in Strained Fe0.7Co0.3 epilayers, Skymag 2014 – Challenges and New Directions for Magnetic Skyrmions, Paris, France (9-11 Apr., 2014).
83) T. L. Monchesky, M. N. Wilson, E. A. Karhu, A. S. Quigley, A. N. Bogdanov, F. N. Rybakov, U. K. Rößler, A. B. Butenko, M. D. Robertson, H. Fritzsche, B. J. Kirby, and C. F. Majkrzak, Chiral Magnetics States in MnSi Thin Films, Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction and Exotic Spin Structures Workshop, Veliky Novgorod, Russia (May-Jun., 2013).
82) T. Monchesky, E. A. Karhu, U. Roessler, A. N. Bogdanov, M. D. Robertson, M. Wilson, S. Kahwaji, B. J. Kirby, H. Fritzsche, C. F. Majkrzak, Chiral Magnetic Phases in MnSi Thin Films, 12 Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM-Intermag) Conference, Chicago, IL (Jan., 2013).
81) A. B. Butenko, A. N. Bogdanov, U. K. Rӧβler, E. A. Karhu, M. D. Robertson and T. L. Monchesky, Modulated Stress in Chiral Helimagnets with Easy-Plane Aniostropy, Annual Meeting of the DPG and DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section, Berlin (Mar., 2012).
80) E. A. Karhu, U. K. Rӧβler, A. N. Bogdanov, S. Kahwaji, B. J. Kirby, H. Fritzsche, M. D. Robertson, C. F. Majkrazak and T. L. Monchesky, Chiral Modulations in MnSi Thin Films, American Physical Society, Boston (Feb.-Mar., 2012).
79) E. A. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, M. D. Robertson, H. Fritzsche, B. J. Kirby and C. F. Majkrzak, T. L. Monchesky, MnSi Thin Films: a Potentially New Spintronic Material, Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, Vancouver, Canada (Aug, 2011).
78) T. L. Monchesky, E. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, M. D. Robertson, H. Fritzsche, B. J. Kirby, C. F. Majkrzak, Magnetic Properties of MnSi Thin Films, International Workshop on Spin Chirality and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya Interaction, St. Petersburg, Russia (May 2011).
77) S. Darbari, S. Mohajerzadeh, and M. Robertson, Realization of a Multilayered Nano-Crystalline Silicon Structure by a Novel Low Temperature Process Suitable for Silicon-Based Light Emitting Diodes, Abstract Number: 1253, Symposium: E4 - Nanocrystal Embedded Dielectrics for Electronic and Photonic Devices, 219th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Montreal (May 1-6, 2011).
76) N. Golshani, J. Derakhshandeh, R. Ishihara, C. I. M. Beenakker, M. Robertson and T. Morrison, Monolithic 3D Integration of SRAM and Image Sensor Using Two Layers of Single Grain Silicon, 3D Systems Integration Conference (3DIC), 2010 IEEE International, Munich, Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/3DIC.2010.5751441 (Nov., 2010).
75) E. Karhu, T. Monchesky, M. Robertson, H. Fritzsche, B. Kirby and C. Majkrzak, Canadian Association of Physicists Conference (CAP), University of Toronto, ON (June, 2010).
74) S. Kahwaji, S. Rooerda, S. Q. F. Xiao, R. A. Gordon, E. D. Crozier, M. D. Robertson and T. L. Monchesky, The influence of a Pb surfactant on Mn delta-doped layers on Si (001), Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS), Portland, OR (Mar. 15-19, 2010).
73) T. L. Monchesky, E. A. Karhu and M. D. Robertson, Strain and Magnetism in MnSi Thin Films, Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS), Portland, OR (Mar. 15-19, 2010).
72) X. Wu, J.-M. Baribeau, J. A. Gupta and M. D. Robertson, Atomic size mismatch strain induced reversed ADF-STEM image contrast between dilute semiconductor heteroepitaxial layers and substrates, Proc. Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, 1231, 1231-NN01-07 (2010).
71) E. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, K. Raffel, M. Robertson, C. Maunders and T. Monchesky, Enhanced Curie temperature in epitaxial MnSi films, Canadian Association of Physicists Conference (CAP), Moncton, NB (June, 2009).
70) N. Braidy, M. Robertson, Y. Le Bouar and C. Ricolleau, Quantitative Annular Dark-Field Imaging of Co-Pt Nanoparticles, 11e Colloque de la Société Française des Microscopies, Paris (June, 2009).
69) J. E. Saunders, M. Robertson and A. Tong, Evanescent-Wave Linear-Fibre-Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy: a Technique for Field Analysis of Environmental Pollutants, 92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference, Hamilton, ON (June, 2009).
68) K. Cui, M. D. Robertson, B. J. Robinson, C. M. Andrei, D. A. Thompson and G. A. Botton, Compositional and strain analysis of InAs quantum wires with InGaAlAs barrier layers, Joint meeting of Nano and Giga Challenges in Electronics, Photonics and Renewable Energy, and 14th Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Aug. 10-14, 2009).
67) C. Maunders, G. Radtke, M. Robertson, S. Lazar, H. J. Whitfield, J. Etheridge and G. A. Botton, Investigation of the Hexagonal Perovskite Ba3Ti2RuO9 using High-Resolution STEM and High Resolution EELS, Microscopy and Microanalysis 2008, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Aug., 2008).
66) E. Karhu, S. Kahwaji, T. L. Monchesky, K. Raffel, M. D. Robertson and C. Maunders, Reentrant spin-glass behavior and enhanced Curie temperature in epitaxial MnSi, American Physical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA (Mar. 2008).
65) N. J. O’Driscoll, T. Messier, M. D. Robertson and J. Murimboh, Suspension of non-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in freshwaters: Examining the effects of CNT diameter and dissolved organic matter, Proc. of the 34th Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Halifax, NS, Can. Tech. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci., p. 171-179 (Sept. – Oct. 2007).
64) J. Koohsorkhi, N. Rouhi, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. Robertson, Fabrication and Modeling of Carbon Nanotube Based Field Emission Devices, 212th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Washington DC (Oct. 2007).
63) C. Dion, P. Desjardins, N. Shtinkov, M. D. Robertson, F. Schiettekatte, P. J. Poole and S. Raymond, Interdiffusion during growth of self-assembled InAs/InP quantum dots by chemical beam epitaxy: A combined experimental and theoretical study, American Vacuum Society 54th International Symposium & Exhibition, Abstract No. 628, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA (Oct. 2007).
62) K. Cui, M. D. Robertson, D. A. Thompson, B. Robinson, C. M. Andrei and G. A. Botton, Study on Indium Segregation in Quantum Wire Structure by EELS and Finite Element Simulations, Canadian Materials Science Conference, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (June 2007).
61) K. Cui, C. Andrei, O. Hul'ko, B. Robinson, M. D. Robertson, D. A. Thompson, G. A. Botton, Compositional Analysis in InAs/InGaAlAs/InP Quantum Wire Structures with Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy, Microscopy and Microanalysis 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Aug. 2007).
60) X. Wu, M. D. Robertson, J. A. Gupta and J.-M. Baribeau, Annular dark field image contrast of GaNyAs1-y on GaAs, Microscopy and Microanalysis 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Aug. 2007).
59) J. Koohsorkhi, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson and R. D. Thompson, Fabrication and Modeling of CNT Field-Emission Devices, Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, CA, (May 20-24, 2007).
58) M. Jamei, S. Mohajerzadeh, F. Karbassian, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson and S. Yuill, Fabrication of light emitting diodes using nano-porous silicon thin films, Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, CA (May 20-24, 2007).
57) M. Jamei, F. Karbassian, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson, and S. Yuill, Photo and cathodoluminescence from silicon nanocrystals fabricated by plasma enhanced hydrogenation technique, Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-Nanotechnology: Future Prospects in the Emirates, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (November 18-21, 2006).
56) M. Jamei, F. Karbassian, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson and S. Yuill, Silicon nanocrystals fabricated by a novel plasma enhanced hydrogenation technique suitable for light emitting devices, in Group IV Semiconductor Nanostructures, edited by Christophe Delerue, Leonid Tsybeskov, David J. Lockwood, Masakazu Ichikawa, and Anthony W. van Buuren Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 958, Warrendale, PA, 0958-L07-05, 6 pages (2007).
55) M. Jamei, F. Karbassian, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Strong Photoluminescence of Porous Silicon Films Realized Using a Hydrogenation Assisted Crystallization Method, E-MRS IUMRS ICEM 2006 Spring Meeting, Abstract# D P1 28, Nice, France (May, 2006).
54) X. Wu, M. D. Robertson, J. A. Gupta, J.-M. Baribeau, J. C. Bennett, M. Kawasaki and T. Aoki, ADF-STEM imaging of strained GaN0.045As0.955 epitaxial layers on (100) GaAs substrates, in Electron Microscopy Across Hard and Soft Materials, edited by T.J. Balk, A. Minor, A. Porter, J. Plitzko (Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 982E, Warrendale, PA, 0982-KK01-03, 6 pages (2007).
53) W. S. Downey, D. L. Lentz, M. D. Robertson and D. MacDonald, SEM Cathodoluminescence Imaging of Quartz Phenoclasts in the Nepisiguit Falls Formation, Bathurst Mining Camp: Evidence of Explosive Fragmentation, Microscopy & Microanalysis 2006, Chicago, IL (July, 2006).
52) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, M. M. J. Burns, and D. Currie,The Simulation of Annular Dark Field Images of InAs/InP Quantum Dots, Microscopy & Microanalysis 2006, Chicago, IL (July, 2006).
51) Y. Abdi, J. Koohsrokhi, S. Mohajerzadeh, Z. Sanaie, A. Ebrahimi, A. Khodadadi, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Embedded carbon nanotubes suitable for the realization of field emission transistors and displays, Carbon 2006: The International Carbon Conference, Abstract No. SA543, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland (April, 2006).
50) Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Koohsorkhi, M. D. Robertson and R. D. Thompson, PECVD grown vertically embedded CNTs for field-emission displays and gated transistors, Materials Research Society Meeting, Abstract U7.44, San Francisco, CA (April, 2006).
49) J. Derakhshandeh, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh,M. Mohammad-beigi andM. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Nano-scale MOSFET devices fabricated using a novel carbon-nanotube-based lithography, Materials Research Society Meeting, Abstract D4.7, San Francisco, CA (April, 2006).
48) A. Behnam,S. Haji, F. Karbassian,S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Ebrahimi, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Nano-crystalline silicon thin film transistors on PET substrates using a hydrogenation-assisted metal-induced crystallization technique, Materials Research Society Meeting, Abstract A18.6, San Francisco, CA (April, 2006).
47) P. Hashemi, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, Hydrogenation Assisted Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon on Glass for Low Temperature Growth on Silicon-Oxide Layers, 21st International Conference on Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Semiconductors (ICANS21), Lisbon, Portugal (Sept 5, 2005).
46) P. Hashemi, A. Behnam, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khajooeizadeh and M. D. Robertson, Metal Free Crystallization of Silicon by RF-PECVD Hydrogenation at Low Temperatures, Abstract WP.20, Twelfth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, ON (August 16-19, 2005).
45) N. Izadi, S. Darbari, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Akavan-Fomani and M. D. Robertson, Ultraviolet Assisted Vertical Etching of (100) Silicon, Abstract TP.22, Twelfth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, ON (August 16-19, 2005).
44) Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, H. Hoseinzadegan, A. Kahooeizadeh, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, PECVD-Grown Vertically-Aligned Carbon Nanotubes on Silicon Suitable for Nano-Transistor Fabrication and Nano-Scale Lithography, Abstract TH3.2, Twelfth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, ON (August 16-19, 2005).
43) P. Hashemi, A. Behnam, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi, M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett and R. Thompson, Low Temperature Growth of Silicon Oxide Using a Novel Plasma Assisted Hydrogenation / Oxygenation Technique, Abstract TP.19, Twelfth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, ON (August 16-19, 2005).
42) Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, H. Hosseinzadegan, D. Shahrjerdi, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Nano-Lithography and Nano-Electronics, Device Research Conference, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA (June 20-22, 2005).
41) Y. Abdi, J. Koohsorkhi, H. Hosseinzadegan, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, Gated Field-Emission Nano-Structures for Carbon-Based Nanolithography, Abstract #905, 207th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Quebec City, QC (May 15-20, 2005).
40) J. Koohsorkhi, Y. Abdi, H. Hosseinzadegan, S. Mohajerzadeh, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, Anomalous Tip Growth of Carbon Nanotubes on Silicon Substrates Using a PECVD Method, Abstract #881, 207th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Quebec City, QC (May 15-20, 2005).
39) M. Han, J. C. Bennett, M. D. Robertson, C. V. Hyatt, M. Gharghouri, J. Chen and X. Wu, Microstructural Characterization of Martensitic Phases in Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys, 2005 Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Congress, University of British Columbia/TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC (June 5-8, 2005).
38) J. Koohsorhki, Y. Abdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Derakhshandeh, H. Hosseinzadegan, A. Khakifirooz and M. D. Robertson, Application of Encapsulated PECVD-grown Carbon Nano-Structure Field-Emission Devices in Nanolithography, Nanotech 2005, Anaheim, CA, USA, p238-241 (May 8-12, 2005).
37) Y. Abdi, J. Koorhsorkhi, P. Hashemi, S. Mohajerzadeh, H. Hosseinzadegan, L. Rezaee and M. D. Robertson, Encapsulated Vertically Grown Carbon Nanotubes for Submicron and Nano-Lithography, Materials Research Society Meeting, Abstract U3.31, San Francisco, CA (March, 2005).
36) P. Hashemi, J. Derakhshandeh, B. Hekmatshoar, S. Mohajerzadeh, Y. Abdi and M. D. Robertson, Low Temperature Metal-Free Fabrication of Polycrystalline Si and Ge TFT’s by PECVD Hydrogenation, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Vol. 862, A22.2.1-A22.2.6 (2005).
35) Y. Abdi, P. Hashemi, F. D. Nayeri, A. Behnam, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Koohsorkhi, M. D. Robertson and E. Arzi, Fabrication of Nano-Crystalline Porous Silicon on Si Substrates by a Plasma Enhanced Hydrogenation Technique, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Vol. 862, A19.1.1-A19.1.6 (2005).
34) J. Koohsorkhi, H. Hoseinzadegan, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, Novel Self-defined Field Emission Transistors with PECVD-grown Carbon Nano-tubes on Silicon Substrates, 2004 Device Research Conference, Notre Dame University, Indiana, Conference Digest, p55-56 (June 21-24, 2004).
33) B. Hekmatshoar, S. Mohajerzadeh, D. Shahrjerdi, and M. D. Robertson, Tunneling and Depletion-mode TFTs Fabricated by Low-temperature Stress-assisted Cu-induced Lateral Growth and Metal-free Crystallization of Ge, 2004 Device Research Conference, Notre Dame University, Indiana, Conference Digest, p87-88 (June 21-24, 2004).
32) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh and M. D. Robertson, High on/off ratio field effect tunnelling transistors with poly-Ge on PET using stress assisted lateral crystallization” EMRS, Strasbourg, France (May 24-28, 2004)
31) B. Esfandyarpour, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, A. Tonita and E. Asl Soleimani, Influence of the nano-particle size on properties of thin film SnO2-based sensors, Nanotech 2004, Boston (March 7-11, 2004).
30) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, E. Asl Soliemani, Polycrystalline germanium and silicon-germanium alloys on plastic for realization of thin-film transistors, Materials Research Society Symposium – Proceedings, 814, I6.2.1 (2003).
29) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, A. Afzali-Kusha, Stress-assisted copper-induced lateral growth of polycrystalline germanium, Materials Research Society Symposium – Proceedings, Thin Films – Stresses and Mechanical PropertiesX, 795, p199-204 (2003).
28) J. C. Bennett, C. V. Hyatt, M.A. Gharghouri, S. Farrell, M. Robertson, J. Chen and G. Pirge, In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies of Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagetic Shape Memory Alloys, Proc. 6th European Symposium on Martensite, Cirencester, England (August 2003).
27) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, A. Tonita and J.C. Bennett, Low temperature stress-assisted germanium-induced crystallization of silicon-germanium alloys on flexible plastic, Proceedings of the Eleventh Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Scientific Abstract Book, p220 (August 18-22, 2003).
26) P. Hashemi, J. Derakhshandeh, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Derakhshandeh, M. D. Robertson and A. Tonita, Stress-assisted nickel-induced crystallization of silicon on glass, Proceedings of the Eleventh Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Scientific Abstract Book, p81 (August 18-22, 2003).
25) H. Tang, J. A. Bardwell, J. B. Webb, S. Rolfe, S. Moisa, I. Sproule, S. Raymond and M. D. Robertson, Mg surface treatment for optimizing contact and bulk properties of p-type GaN grown by ammonia-molecular-beam epitaxy, In: “State-of-the-Art Program on Compound Semiconductors XXXIX and Nitride and Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Sensors, Photonics, and Electronics IV”, ed. A.G. Baca and R.F. Kopf, The Electrochemical Society, Inc., PV 2003-04, 201-211 (2003).
24) D. P. Masson, B. Humphreys and M. D. Robertson, Thickness and composition monitoring in InP/InGaAsP epitaxial layers using FESEM and integrated SIMS profiles, Proceedings of SPIE, In “X-ray reflectometry applied to amorphous carbon thin films prepared by sputtering radio frequency, ed. I. Aboudihab, E. Ech-chamikh and R.A. Lessard, 5260, p463 (2003).
23) M. D. Robertson, A. M. Webb, J. C. Bennett, S. Raymond, P. Poole, D. Dalacu and J. M. Corbett, The characterization of InAs-InP quantum dots by TEM methods, Eleventh Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Scientific Program Book, p229 (August 18-22, 2003).
22) J. C. Bennett, C. V. Hyatt, M. A. Gharghouri, S. Farrell, M. D. Robertson, G. Pirge and J. Chen, Tranmission electron microscopy of martensitic phase transformations in Ni-Mn-Ga ferromagnetic shape memory alloys, Microscopy and Microanalysis, San Antonio, Texas, 2 page abstract (August, 2003).
21) A. M. Webb, M. D. Robertson, S. Raymond, P. Poole, The Characterization of InAs-InP Quantum Dots by TEM Methods, 2003 Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Congress (June, 2003).
20) D. P. Masson, B. Humphreys and M. D. Robertson, Thickness and composition monitoring of thin layers of InGaAs in InP/InGaAsP epitaxial growths using FESEM and integrated SIMS profiles, Photonics North – International Conference on Application of Photonics Technology, Montreal, 3 page abstract (May, 2003).
19) J. Derakhshandeh, S. Mohajerzadeh, N. Golshani, E. Asl Soleimani and M. D. Robertson, Field-assisted germanium induced crystallization of amorphous silicon, in: “Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Silicon-Based Films”, ed. J.R. Abelson, G. Ganguly, H. Matsumura, J. Robertson and E. Schiff, MRS Proc. vol. 762, A16.3 (2003).
18) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, A. Akhavan and M. D. Robertson, Low temperature copper-induced crystallization technique for germanium on flexible PET, by means of mechanical compressive stress, in: “Flexible Electronics: Materials and Device Technology”, ed. N. Fruehauf, B.R. Chalamala, B.E. Gnade and J. Jang, MRS Proc. vol. 769, pp. H6.11 (2003).
17) J. Kulakofsky, W. Lewis, M. Robertson, T. Moore and G. Krishnan, Designing high power optical components for optical telecommunications, Proc. of SPIE – Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2001, 4679, 198 (2002).
16) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, P. Poole, Z. R. Wasilewski, B. Riel, R. Williams and S. Fafard, Structural Characterization of InAs/GaAs and InAs/InP Quantum Dots by Transmission Electron Microscopy, in: “Semiconductor Quantum Dots II”, ed. R. Leon, S. Fafard, D. Huffaker and R. Notzel, MRS Proc. Vol. 642, J8.5 (2000).
15) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, Z. R. Wasilewski, S. Fafard and L. D. Madsen, Size and shape engineering of vertically-stacked InAs quantum dots, 11th International Conference on Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials, Institute of Physics Conference Series, 164, Oxford, 107 (1999).
14) R. R. Vanfleet, M. D. Robertson, M. McKay and J. Silcox, Prospects for single atom sensitivity measurements of dopant levels in silicon, in “Characterization and Metrology for ULSI Technology: 1998 International Conference” edited by D.G. Seiler, A.C. Diebold, W.M. Bullis, T.J. Shaffner, R. McDonald and E.J. Walters, AIP Conference Proceedings, 449 (1), 901-905 (1998).
13) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, An artifact arising from the use of Fourier filtered methods for the determination of strain from HREM images of short period superlattices, European Electron Microscopical Society, Dublin, two pages on CD ROM, August (1996).
12) M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Anomalous strain profiles of short-period semiconductor-superlattice structures as measured from HREM images, Proceedings: Microscopy and Microanalysis, San Francisco Press, San Francisco, 970-971 (1996).
11) S. Mohajerzadeh, C.R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, An ion beam vapour deposition technique for Si and SiGe films, American Vacuum Society, Minneapolis, two pages, October (1995).
10) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. E. Currie and J. B. Webb, The measurement of the period and strain of semiconductor superlattice systems using HREM, Microscopy and Microanalysis 95, Microscopical Society of America, Kansas City, two page abstract, August (1995).
9) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, A low temperature ion vapour deposition technique for silicon and silicon-germanium epitaxy, Seventh Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, August (1995).
8) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. Jagger, J. E. Currie and J. B. Webb, Elastic strain determination in semiconductor epitaxial layers by HREM, Surface Canada'95, Waterloo, one page abstract, May (1995).
7) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Study of in-situ surface cleaning for silicon-germanium on silicon epitaxy with a novel ion beam vapour assisted deposition technique, Surface Canada '95, Waterloo, one page abstract, May (1995).
6) S. Mohajerzadeh, C. R. Selvakumar, D. E. Brodie, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, A new ion beam deposition technique for low temperature silicon epitaxy, Film Synthesis and Growth Using Energetic Beams, Materials Research Society, San Francisco, 201-206, April (1995).
5)M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. E. Currie and J. B. Webb, Strain determination in bilayer systems using HREM, 9th International Conference on Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials, Institute of Physics, Oxford, Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials 1995, Institute of Physics Conference Series 146, 47-52 (1995).
4) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Selected area electron diffraction of semiconductor superlattice materials, ICEM 13-Paris, 975-976 (1994).
3) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Transmission electron microscopy characterization of In1-xAlxSb / InSb bilayers and superlattices, ICEM 13- Paris, 615-616 (1994).
2) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. B. Webb and R. Rousina, TEM Characterization of In1-xGaxSb on (001) GaAs Heteroepitaxial System, presented at the Sixth Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference, Ottawa, August (1992).
1) M. D. Robertson, The recovery of papermaking potential from de-inked pulp for fine paper, 77th Annual Meeting, Technical Section, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, Montreal, 339-343 extended abstract (1991).
Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings / Presentations
45) O. Raiche-Tanner, A. Vetter, B. Liem and M. Robertson, Recovering contrast in documents using optical methods, Physics Dept. Seminar, Acadia University (Feb. 26, 2020).
44) R. Milligan, Y. Fedortchouk, P. X. Normandeau, A. Fulop and M. Robertson, Features of apatite in kimberlites from Ekati Diamond Mine and Snap Lake, Northwest Territories: modelling of kimberlite composition, 11th International Kimberlite Conference, Gaborone, Botswana (September 18-22, 2017).
43) S. Hillier, E. Robertson, G. Reid, R. Haynes and M. D. Robertson, On the Role of the Second-Derivative Term in the Solution of the Schrödinger Equation for (S)TEM Image Simulations, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB (June 7-10, 2016).
42) A. Spitzig, S. Meynell, T. L. Monchesky, B. Edwards and M. D. Robertson, MnSi (111) Epitaxial Thin Film Growth on SiC (0001), 41st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (May 26-29, 2015).
41) E. A. Karhu, M. N. Wilson, B. Brady, X. Wu, T. L. Monchesky and M. D. Robertson, The Evolution of Solid-Phase Epitaxy Crystallization of MnSi Thin Films on (111) Si Substrates, 40th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Victoria, BC, Proceedings page 83, (June 18-21, 2013).
40) G. D. Reid and M. D. Robertson, A Comparison of Two Atomic Potentials in the Simulation of (S)TEM Images, 39th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Halifax, NS (June 5-8, 2012).
39) M. D. Robertson and D. Currie, Using Computer Video Cards for Speedy (S)TEM Image Simulations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, ON (June 7-10, 2011).
38) M. D. Robertson, E. A. Karhu and T. L. Monchesky, TEM Characterization of Epitaxial MnSi Films Grown on (111) Si Substrates, 38th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, ON (June 7-10, 2011).
37) X. Wu, M. D. Robertson, M. Kawasaki and J. –M. Baribeau, Effect of small specimen tilt on ADF-STEM image contrast of Si0.8Ge0.2 epitaxial layers on (100) Si, 38th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, ON (June 7-10, 2011).
36) E. Murowinski, M. Robertson and C. Stanley, Results of a Ground Magnetic Survey Over the Bloody Creek Impact Structure, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Geoscience Society 2010 Colloquium and Annual General Meeting, Wolfville, NS (Feb. 5-6, 2010).
35) J. Granek, M. D. Robertson and P. K. Pufahl, Ultra-high resolution imaging of brachiopod shells: Assessing their robustness as paleoenvironmental indicators, 36th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Winnipeg, MB (June 16-19, 2009).
34) J. Saunders, M. Robertson and A. Tong, Evanescent-Wave Linear-Fibre-Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy: a Technique for Field Analysis of Environmental Pollutants, Chemcon 2009 – 34th Annual APICS/CIC Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, Antigonish, NS (May, 2009).
33) N. Braidy, M. Robertson, Y. Le Bouar and C. Ricolleau, Quantitative Annular Dark-Field Imaging of Co-Pt Nanoparticles, 36th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Winnipeg, MB (2009).
32) X. Wu and M. D. Robertson, Annular Dark Field Imaging of Strained Semiconductor Layers, 36th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Winnipeg, MB (2009).
31) B. J. Dulong, R. D. Haynes and M. D. Robertson, Optimization of the Integration of Bloch-Wave Excitation Parameters for Simulations of TEM Images Including Strain Effects, Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Montreal, QC (2008).
30) C. Dion, M. D. Robertson, P. Desjardins, N. Shtinkov, F. Schiettekatte,, P. J. Poole and S. Raymond, Interdiffusion During Growth of Self-Assembled InAs/InP Quantum Dots by Chemical Beam Epitaxy, Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Montreal, QC (2008).
29) B. MacNeil, T. Messier, N. J. O’Driscoll, M. D. Robertson, and J. Murimboh, Suspension of Carbon Nanotubes in Freshwaters: Effects of Diameter and Dissolved Organic Matter, APICS, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS (2008).
28) M. D. Robertson, K. Raffel, C. Maunders, T. L. Monchesky and E. Karhu, TEM Characterization of Epitaxial MnSi Layers on Si (111), Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Montreal, QC (2008).
27) S. Yuill, M. D. Robertson, M. Jamei, S. Mohajerzadeh and R. LaPierre, Cathodoluminescence Imaging and Spectroscopy of Semiconductor Nanostructures, Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Montreal, QC (2008).
26) J. C. Bennett, M. Han, J. Chen, M. Robertson, N. Mailman, C. Hyatt and M. Gharghouri, Martensitic Transformation in Ni-Mn-Ga-X (X = Fe, Cu, Co, V, Cr, Ti, Al, Sb, Sn, In, Si, Ge, B) Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys, Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Edmonton, AB (2007).
25) R. Stafford, M. D. Robertson and J. Roff, Miniaturization of a Wet Oxidation Method for Determination of Carbon Content of Copepods and Daphnia Using a Fibre-Optic Microspectrometer, Earth Day Open House, Arthur Irving Academy of the Environment, Acadia University, (21 April 2006).
24) M. D. Robertson, Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis, Earth Day Open House, Arthur Irving Academy of the Environment, Acadia University, (21 April 2006).
23) W. S. Downey, D. L. Lentz, M. D. Robertson and D. MacDonald, SEM Cathodoluminescence Imaging of Quartz Phenoclasts in the Nepisiguit Falls Formation, Bathurst Mining Camp: Evidence of Explosive Fragmentation, Earth Day Open House, Arthur Irving Academy of the Environment, Acadia University, (April, 2006).
22) W. S. Downey, D. L. Lentz and M. D. Robertson, SEM cathodoluminescence imaging of quartz phenoclasts in the Nepisiguit Falls Formation, Bathurst Mining Camp: evidence of explosive fragmentation, The Atlantic Geoscience Society – 32nd Colloquium and Annual Meeting, The Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, Nova Scotia (February, 2006).
21) M. Han, J. C. Bennett, M. D. Robertson, C. V. Hyatt, M. Gharghouri and J. Chen, Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of Self-Accommodated Martensitic Variants in Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys, 11th CF/CRAD Meeting On Naval Applications of Materials Technology, Halifax (June, 2005).
20)J. C. Bennett, M. Han, M. D. Robertson, M. Gharghouri, J. Chen and C. V. Hyatt, Transformation Behaviour and Microstructures of NiMnGa Shape Memory Alloys, 11th CF/CRAD Meeting On Naval Applications of Materials Technology, Halifax (June, 2005).
19) M. Han, J. C. Bennett, M. D. Robertson, C. V. Hyatt, M. Gharghouri and J. Chen, Characterization of Interfacial Dislocations Between Self-Accommodated Variants in Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys, 32nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Hamilton, ON, Proceedings, p148 (May,2005).
18) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, Y. Abdi, J. Koohsorkhi, P. Hashemi, S. Mohajerzadeh, J. Fraser and X. Wu, TEM and SEM Investigation of PECVD-Grown Carbon Nanotubes, 32nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Hamilton, ON, Proceedings, p140 (May, 2005).
17) A. M. Webb, M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, J. M. Corbett, S. Raymond and P. J. Poole, The Numerical Simulation of Quantum Dots: The Elastic Field and TEM Image Agendas, Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (June 16-20, 2004).
16) E. C. J. Oliver, M. Patterson, H. Teismann and M. D. Robertson, Nonlinear Optics Simulations Using XMDS, 5th Bluenose Numerical Analysis Day, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS (May, 2004).
15) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, A. M. Webb, J. M. Corbett, S. Raymond and P. J. Poole, The Numerical Simulation of the Elastic Fields and the Transmission Electron Microscopy Images of InAs-InP Quantum Dots, 5th Bluenose Numerical Analysis Day, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS (May, 2004).
14) J. C. Bennett, C. V. Hyatt, M. A. Gharghouri, S. Farrell, M. D. Robertson and J. Chen, TEM studies of directionally solidified Ni-Mn-Ga Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys, 31st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Wolfville, NS, Proceedings, p84 (May, 2004).
13) B. Esfandyarpour, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khodadadi, M. D. Robertson and J. C. Bennett, The detection of H2S by tin-oxide microsensors, 31st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Wolfville, NS, Proceedings, p134 (May, 2004).
12) B. Hekmatshoar, D. Shahrjerdi, S. Mohajerzadeh, A. Khakifirooz, M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett and A. Tonita, Scanning and transmission electron micrscopy of stress-assisted crystallization of SiGe on Plastic Substrates, 31st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Wolfville, NS, Proceedings, p138 (May, 2004).
11) M. Han, J. C. Bennett, M. D. Robertson, M. Tanaka, M. Takeguchi and K. Furuya, Microstructure characterization of β-FeSi2 by ultrahigh vacuum transmission electron microscopy, 31st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Wolfville, NS, Proceedings, p136 (May, 2004).
10) A. M. Webb, M. D. Robertson, S. Raymond, P. Poole, The Characterization of InAs-InP Quantum Dots by TEM Methods, 2004 APICS Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB (Feb., 2004).
9) E. C. J. Oliver, H. Teismann and M. D. Robertson, The Properties of an Optical Ring Cavity Driven by High Intensity Light, 2004 APICS Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB (Feb., 2004).
8) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, S. Raymond, P. Poole and J. M. Corbett, TEM characterization of InAs quantum dots in InP, Proc. 30th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Vancouver, BC, p44 (June, 2003).
7) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, P. Poole, B. Riel and S. Fafard, Interpretation and Modeling of Buried InAs Quantum Dots on GaAs and InP Substrates, Proc. 28th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Fredericton, N.B., p12 (June, 2001).
6) M. D. Robertson, J. P. McCaffrey, Z. R. Wasilewski and S. Fafard, TEM analysis and simulation of InAs quantum dots, Proc. 26th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Guelph (June, 1999).
5) P. Singh, J. M. Corbett, J. B. Webb and M. D. Robertson, Structure of GaN Thin Films Grown by Magnetron Sputter Epitaxy, Proc. 24th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Edmonton, p72-73 (1997).
4) J. P. McCaffrey, Z. Wasilewski, G. Aers, M. D. Robertson and J. M. Corbett, Quantification of indium segregation in strained InGaAs quantum wells by transmission electron microscopy, Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, p94-95, June (1995).
3) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. Jagger, J. E. Currie and J. B. Webb, Elastic strain determination in semiconductor epitaxial systems by HREM, Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, two pages, June (1995).
2) H. X. Tran, M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett, J. D. Leslie, S. Buchanan and J. J. Duboswski, Comparison of layer thicknesses of a CdTe-CdMnTe superlattice structure as measured by in-situ single-wavelength fast-nulling ellipsometry and ex-situ transmission electron microscopy, The Second Graduate Student Opto-Electronic Semiconductor Conference on Materials, Devices and Systems, Hamilton, one page, May (1995).
1) M. D. Robertson, J. M. Corbett and J. B. Webb, Transmission electron microscopy characterization of In1-xAlxSb / InSb superlattices and bicrystals, Proc. 21st Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Montreal, 86-87 (1994).
Invited Talks / Workshops
35) Bridging the Silos, Physics + History = Phystory – Recovering Contrast in Documents Using Optics, Atlantic Deans of Arts and Science Meeting, Acadia University (Nov. 15, 2019).
34) Acadia Gong Show, KCIC Irving Centre (Oct. 2, 2019). 5 minute talk on Document & Painting work.
33) God and Science? A Panel Discussion with Scientists Who Believe, MacRae Centre, Acadia University (Feb. 27, 2019).
32) A. Vetter and M. Robertson, Heritage Display, CHANGING TIDE – Heritage Stewardship and Sustainability, Nova Scotia Provincial Heritage Conference, Annapolis Roya, Nova Scotia, http://nsheritage.ca/activities/ (Sept. 26-28, 2018).
31) M. D. Robertson and O. Raiche-Tanner, Design and Refinement of a Broad-Spectrum Imaging System for the ‘Restoration’ of Archival Documents, Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University, NS (May, 2018).
30) I. A. Coulson and M. D. Robertson, Cathodoluminescence and its Application to Geoscience, GAC-MAC, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB (May 19-20, 2014).
29) T. Monchesky et al., Skrymion gratings in MnSi/Si(111) thin films, Nanoscience and Engineering – SPIE, San Diego Convention Centre, San Diego, CA (Aug., 2014).
28) M. D. Robertson, Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Theory and Image Simulations, Summer School on Electron Microscopy (International Students), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (June 24-28, 2013).
27) M. D. Robertson and D. Currie, Using Computer Video Cards for Speedy (S)TEM Image Simulations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Ottawa, ON (June 7-10, 2011).
26) M. D. Robertson, Structure and Magnetic Properties of MnSi Epitaxial Thin Films, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL (May, 2011).
25) M. D. Robertson, Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Calculations, Summer School on Electron Microscopy (International Students), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (May-June, 2010).
24) M. D. Robertson, Electrons Rule – The Use of Electrons to Investigate Almost Anything!, Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS (Feb. 2010).
23) M. D. Robertson, Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Calculations, Summer School on Electron Microscopy (Canadian Students), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (June 3–9, 2009).
22) M. D. Robertson, Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research – Is it Worth It?, Cape Breton University, NS (June 2008).
21) M. D. Robertson, The Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis – Gateway to the Micro and Nanoworld, Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences, Acadia University (April, 2008).
20) M. D. Robertson, L. Gunawan (McMaster University) and J.-L. Rouviere (CEA-Grenoble), High Resolution Electron Microscopy, 19th Canadian Materials Science Conference, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (2007).
19) M. D. Robertson and J. Murimboh, Making Science Real Part B: Some Ideas From the Sunday School Room, 2006 Maritimes Teachers’ Convention, Association of Christian Schools International, Moncton, NB (Oct. 26, 2006).
18) M. D. Robertson, Making Science Real Part A: The Science Fair Presentation, 2006 Maritimes Teachers’ Convention, Association of Christian Schools International, Moncton, NB (Oct. 26, 2006).
17) M. D. Robertson, The Investigation of Semiconductor and Carbon Nanotube Materials and Devices by Electron Microscopy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (Oct. 12, 2006).
16) M. D. Robertson, Correlation of the optical emission and physical dimension of InAs quantum dots in InP, 1st Annual Sino-Canada Bilateral Scientific Exchange – Advanced Materials, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (August 20-26, 2006).
15) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, M. M. J. Burns, S. Raymond, X. Wu, C. Dion, P. J. Poole, J. P. McCaffrey, J. M. Corbett, Measurement Of The Size And Shape Of Buried Semiconductor Quantum Dots By Transmission Electron Microscopy, Canadian Association of Physicists Annual Congress, Brock University, Ontario (June, 2006).
14) M. D. Robertson, Materials Science at Acadia University, Campus Innovators, Acadia University (May 3, 2006).
13) M. D. Robertson, TEM characterization of semiconductor nanostructures, Brockhouse Institute for Materials Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Dec. 5, 2005).
12) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Invited Speaker, What does it mean to be a scientist and a Christian?, Acadia University (Oct. 3, 2005).
11) M. D. Robertson, Science at the Nanoscale (more or less), NSERC Nanoscience Workshop, Halifax, NS (September 24, 2004).
10) M. D. Robertson, Science at the Nanoscale (more or less), National Research Council, Ottawa, ON (September 14, 2004).
9) M. D. Robertson, J. C. Bennett, A. M. Webb, J. M. Corbett, S. Raymond and P. J. Poole, The transmission electron microscopy characterization of InAs quantum dots in InP, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (May, 2004).
8) M. D. Robertson, TEM imaging and simulation of InAs-InP quantum dots, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON (2003).
7) M. D. Robertson, TEM Specimen Preparation by Tripod Polishing, Workshop given at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Fredricton, N.B., June (2001).
6) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, P. Poole, B. Riel and S. Fafard, Interpretation and Modeling of Buried InAs Quantum Dots on GaAs and InP Substrates, 28th Annual Meeting of the Microscopical Society of Canada, Fredricton, N.B., June (2001).
5) J. P. McCaffrey, M. D. Robertson, P. Poole, Z. R. Wasilewski, B. Riel, R. Williams and S. Fafard, Structural Characterization of InAs/GaAs and InAs/InP Quantum Dots by Transmission Electron Microscopy, Materials Research Society Meeting, Boston (2000).
4) J. M. Corbett and M. D. Robertson, Applications of a CCD camera in HREM of epitaxial systems, Philips TEM Users Group, Open House - Energy Mines and Resources, CANMET, Ottawa, (1996).
3) M. D. Robertson, TEM characterization of semiconductor epitaxial systems, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, (1995).
2) M. D. Robertson, Flying Nitrogen Show, St. Davids Cub and Boyscout Troop, St. Davids, Ontario, (1995).
1) M. D. Robertson, TEM characterization of In1-xAlxSb / InSb superlattices and bicrystals, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, ON (1994).