Mr Chris Bassell

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Engineering University of South Australia