Michael Sayer, Queen's University

Research

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applied physics solid state physics

Latest papers

Dissolution and re-crystallization processes in multiphase silicon stabilized tricalcium phosphate.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2008
Silicon substitution in the calcium phosphate bioceramics.
Biomaterials · 2007 · senior author
Fabrication of PZT sol gel composite ultrasonic transducers using batch fabrication micromolding.
IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control · 2006

All 5 publications

Latest funding

Interfaces with Silicon Stabilized Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics
NSERC · 2003 · Co-investigator
$274,793
NSERC/Conference Board Award-2001 (Synergy) - Advancement of Ceramic Materials and Electronic Devices
NSERC · 2001 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Vector network analyzer for high frequency circuits measurement
NSERC · 2000 · Co-investigator
$111,240

All 15 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Dissolution and re-crystallization processes in multiphase silicon stabilized tricalcium phosphate.

Tuck L, Astala R, Reid JW, Sayer M, Stott MJ

Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine2008

DOI: 10.1007/s10856-007-0172-8 PMID: 17665127

02

Silicon substitution in the calcium phosphate bioceramics.

Pietak AM, Reid JW, Stott MJ, Sayer M

Biomaterials2007Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2007.05.003 PMID: 17544500

03

Fabrication of PZT sol gel composite ultrasonic transducers using batch fabrication micromolding.

Pang G, Sayer M, Lockwood GR, Watt M

IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control2006

DOI: 10.1109/tuffc.2006.1678196 PMID: 16964918

04

Functional atomic force microscopy investigation of osteopontin affinity for silicon stabilized tricalcium phosphate bioceramic surfaces.

Pietak AM, Sayer M

Biomaterials2006Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.05.093 PMID: 16011845

05

Electron spin resonance in silicon substituted apatite and tricalcium phosphate.

Pietak AM, Reid JW, Sayer M

Biomaterials2005Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2004.10.013 PMID: 15626430

Interfaces with Silicon Stabilized Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics

Co-investigatorNSERC2003Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Stott, Malcolm

$274,793

NSERC/Conference Board Award-2001 (Synergy) - Advancement of Ceramic Materials and Electronic Devices

Principal investigatorNSERC2001Cooperative Activities

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$25,000

Vector network analyzer for high frequency circuits measurement

Co-investigatorNSERC2000Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Freundorfer, Alois

$111,240

Array transducers for high frequency ultrasonics

Principal investigatorNSERC1999Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$335,042

Resorbable calcium phosphates and bioactive coatings

Principal investigatorNSERC1999Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$241,180

Wire bonder for electronic circuits

Co-investigatorNSERC1998Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Freundorfer, Alois

$22,167

Crystallisation of oxide coatings

Principal investigatorNSERC1998Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$152,016

Assessment and development of hard coatings

Principal investigatorNSERC1996Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$93,280

Enhancement, characterization and application techniques of a novel ceramic coating technology

Principal investigatorNSERC1995Technology Partnerships Program

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$37,500

Functional coatings and bacteriocidal surfaces

Principal investigatorNSERC1994Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Sayer, Michael

$164,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: applied physics Dear Professor Sayer, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Dissolution and re-crystallization processes in multiphase silicon stabilized tricalcium phosphate." (2008), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]