Yolanda Hedberg

Corrosion science @westernuchem, @SurfSciWestern, @lawsonresearch
Research on health, corrosion, surface, physical and chemical aspects of different materials.

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

💬 “When we collaborate with industry, they want to know if something works, why, and how it works exactly. That's the strength of our academic research.”
— Dr. Marshall Yang @HedbergLab @WesternU

➡️ Listen now: https://t.co/5P600W3hUK

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

In this episode of the #HQPHighlightSeries, Dr. Marshall Yang (Postdoctoral Associate in @HedbergLab @WesternU) joins to discuss his research in NHC surface treatments for improving corrosion resistance.

➡️ Listen now: https://t.co/5P600W3PKi

[Microstructures Journal @Micro_OAE]

🦠 New open‑access paper

Cu‑rich microphases create a micro‑galvanic antibacterial effect, not just Cu‑ion release. Ti‑3 wt% Cu balances antimicrobial performance, cytocompatibility & ductility.

https://t.co/W60D4rIe0N

#AdditiveManufacturing #Biomaterials

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

The latest research from C2MCI members @WesternU & @QueensU provides the first ToF-SIMS evidence of covalent bonding between NHCs and naturally oxidized copper and gold surfaces.

➡️ Learn more @ACSPublications: https://t.co/avyLwKVfyD
#NFRF @CIHR_IRSC @NSERC_CRSNG @SSHRC_CRSH

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

The latest research from C2MCI Macro members @WesternU details how zinc content & coating thickness interact to shape the corrosion resistance of zinc-rich powder coatings.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/6vXRNvthIA

@HedbergLab #NFRF @CIHR_IRSC @NSERC_CRSNG @SSHRC_CRSH

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Art, corrosion, and a water main break! A great final day of our Corrosion Summer School in Calgary, creating corrosion art, learning from Calgary’s infrastructure challenges, and building new connections.
Thanks to Marjan Eggermont, Kerry Black and Yolanda Hedberg.
#NSERC

[CanadianLightSource @CanLightSource]

Researchers @WesternU have teamed up with experts from a world-leading Canadian #steel maker and the @_C2MCI at @queensu to create better anticorrosion coatings for cars and transportation infrastructure. Learn more: https://t.co/te51UAmdKe
#ResearchInAction #rust

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Day 4 of our Corrosion Summer School focused on corrosion risk management (CRM).
Thanks to Zoe Coull (ICE Dragon Corrosion) for sharing CRM frameworks, implementation strategies, and the importance of communication and leadership.
#corrosion #CRM #training #education #NSERC

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Day 3 of our Summer School focused on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)!
Thanks to Lisa Gieg and Torben Lund Skovhus for covering MIC fundamentals, failure analysis, and methods used to identify microbes in corrosion cases.
#corrosion #MIC #microbes #training #NSERC

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Day 2 of #CSI2026 at the University of Calgary!
From supercritical CO₂ corrosion and machine learning for corrosion prediction to electrolyzer degradation and pipeline integrity, another day packed with learning and discussion.
#corrosion #energy #pipelines #CO2 #NSERC

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Day 1 of #CSI2026 at the University of Calgary!
We kicked off with Electrochemical AFM and tribology insights from Philip Egberts, followed by interactive sessions with Monica Hernandez on communicating corrosion risks and engineering decisions.
#corrosion #NSERC #tribology #AFM

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

🚨 CSI 2026 | June 8–12 at the University of Calgary
Join researchers, industry professionals, and students for in-person & hybrid sessions in corrosion science and engineering.
🌟 Register for virtual access:
https://t.co/xlNWddBjdR

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

A few highlights from Saturday’s Science Rendezvous at Western University. So many fun demos, great conversations, and curious minds everywhere. It was awesome seeing people of all ages get excited about science. Big thanks to everyone!
#Outreach #CorrosionScience #NSERC #CREATE

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Spring Open House was a success! 🌱
At Chemistry, students explored electrochemistry through hands-on demos, while the Bone and Joint Institute featured discussions on corrosion in implant failure.
#STEM #Corrosion #NSERC #ScienceOutreach #BiomedicalEngineering

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

Dr. Yolanda Hedberg (C2MCI Faculty Member / @HedbergLab) recently assisted in welcoming a distinguished delegation from @UHCOttawa to Africa Day at @WesternU, further supporting global collaboration between Canadian and African scholars.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/f4ZklUk320

[CanadianLightSource @CanLightSource]

Researchers @WesternU have teamed up with experts from a world-leading Canadian #steel maker and the @_C2MCI at @queensu to create better anticorrosion coatings for cars and transportation infrastructure. Learn more: https://t.co/te51UAmdKe
#ResearchInAction #rust

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Join us for the CREATE CORRECT Corrosion Science Institute (CSI) 2026 Conference.
June 8–12, 2026.
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
⭐Register here: https://t.co/xlNWddALoj
For the lates information visit our website: https://t.co/iDrjL2ybhx

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

Have you seen the latest issue of the Canadian Journal of Chemistry? @CanJChem

Research from C2MCI Research Faculty Member Dr. Yolanda Hedberg (@HedbergLab) and C2MCI members at Western University were recently featured on the cover!

Read the full review below. ⬇️

[Canadian Journal of Chemistry @CanJChem]

Exposure to Cr(IV) has been linked to health concerns. This mini-review by Yolanda Hedberg and team (@westernuchem) highlights Cr speciation methods, including the limits and application of each analytical technique.

📄https://t.co/zMWCYnuBtO

Cover image credit: J. Hedberg

[CREATE CORRECT Program @CreateCorrect]

Maryam Mottaghi, PhD student at Western University, shares how a CRTE award took her to the NRC in Ottawa, expanding her research skills, perspective, and career goals.
Watch her video:
https://t.co/XlKo65IsP8

#NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosion #Science
#GraduateResearch #STEM