Long Citation
Adam Hitchcock has made pioneering contributions to near-edge x-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy of core levels in molecules, surfaces and solids. His work includes analytical studies and instrumentation development, using both synchrotron radiation and laboratory-based sources. He is a leading contributor to the emergence of the new technique of scanning transmission x-ray microscopy as a high resolution imaging method for materials research, that is sensitive to both composition and chemical bonding. He has demonstrated scientific leadership in the development and planning of the Canadian Light Source as an internationally competitive new Canadian research facility.

Short Citation
Adam Hitchcock has made pioneering contributions to near-edge x-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy of core levels in molecules, surfaces and solids. He is a leading contributor to the emergence of the new technique of scanning transmission x-ray microscopy as a high resolution imaging method for materials research. He has demonstrated scientific leadership in the development and planning of the Canadian Light Source as an internationally competitive new Canadian research facility.