Rémi Longtin
Rémi Longtin 
Academic Background
2004−2007
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.
Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2003−2004
Master of Applied Science, M.Sc.A.
Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2002−2003
Master’s Research Internship
Ångstrom laboratory, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Department of Materials Chemistry
1999−2002
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.
Concordia University, Canada
Physics department, specialisation in Physics
Career development
Since September 2007, I have been working in the field of colloid and interface science as a research associate in the chemistry department at the University of Geneva, in Switzerland. I chose this appointment to further my knowledge of surface science by gaining experience in the so called ‘wet’ sciences, dealing with the liquid/solid interface, in contrast to gas or vacuum technologies such as chemical vapor deposition.
My present research focuses on the adsorption of various polyelectrolytes (polymers, surfactants, proteins) on planar mineral surfaces. The various interfacial processes are studied using surface sensitive techniques such as ellipsometry, reflectometry and atomic force microscopy as well as others such as the quartz crystal microbalance and light scattering techniques.
Interests
I am very passionate about technology, its implications and its effects on our modern society. I also appreciate the many forms of science fiction artistry (art, movies, literature). Having traveled and lived abroad, I am also interested in world politics and culture.
Contact
You can reach me at the following e-mail address:
remi.longtin@polymtl.ca
