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Curriculum Vitae

Qualifications

Ph.D. M.Sc. B.Sc.(Hons), HND, MRSC, CChem
Work History

severn trent laboratories, the Centre for drug formulation studies
Current Job

Research Fellow
Employer

University of the West of England

Favourite thing to do in my job: plumbing things together in attempt to get a new analytical approach to a question
My Work: detection of drugs and piosons
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My role is focused on the development of screen-printed based sensors for the determination of metal ions in human blood and environmental samples. I am also exploring the development of disposable microsensors for the detection of markers of oxidative stress in animals and humans. In conjugation with this, I am undertaking a number of studies utilising HPLC with electrochemical detection/UV and GC/MS to elucidate the environmental degradation and electrochemical redox products of several important drugs and pesticides.

I am the author of over 30 peer reviewed journal papers and have given a number of talks at international conferences.

I have been lucky enough for my role to be focused in both applied and theoretical research for industry and the academic sectors.

I have supervised over 30 student projects and been employed in five industry funded projects, some of which have run for over three years.
My Typical Day: supervision of students, lab work, writing of papers
What I'd do with the prize money: I done little in the way of public engagement and would like to try to more…
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Science Café or something similar. I think that I would like to try and show the fun/interest that is analytical chemistry.
My Interview
- What or who inspired you to follow your career?
  
  the environment
  
  Were you ever in trouble at school?
  
  yes………
  
  If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
  
  musician
  
  Who is your favourite singer or band?
  
  Halfman Halfbiscuit
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Curry
  
  What is the most fun thing you've done?
  
  play in a punk band
  
  Tell us a joke.
  
  Why do anarchists drink herbal tea? Because all ‘property is theft’
My profile link:
https://ias.im/u.88330