Curriculum Vitae
Postgraduate
Currently writing up thesis for an MSc by Research in Environmental Sciences at UEA.
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons.) Environmental Sciences, 2i, UEA (Graduated July 2007).
Analytical Expertise
- Conversant with use of a 3 channel nutrient auto-analyser from start-up, calibration, sample preparation, fault troubleshooting (including plumbing) and shut-down.
- Fully conversant with the use of wet chemical methods and fluorometry/photometry to determine nutrient concentrations in aqueous solution.
- Proficient in sample preparation methods for: -
- ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) spectroscopy
- XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence spectrosocopy) - (i.e. fusion bead production).
Specialist Training
- Plant tissue culture (using aseptic technique).
- Semi-clean techniques for trace nutrient/trace metal analysis.
- Rock preparation, cutting, disk milling, grading.
- Liquid nitrogen handling.
- Proficient in completing risk assessments and COSHH forms.
- i/c of the disposal of dry, chemically contaminated waste from my lab.
Invited Presentations
- "Moss Enhanced Degradation of Rock and Climate Change in the Ordovician." to a joint delegation of students from the John Innes Centre (JIC)
- and Rothamsted Research.
- Gave presentations on work every 2-3 months to the Root Hair Cell Development Group at JIC.
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External Meetings Attended
IBiS (Isotopes in Biogenic Silica) Annual Meeting, Oxford, 16th May 2008.
Membership of Professional Organisations
- Student Member of the Geological Society of America.
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Courses Attended
- 'Chemical Safety for Scientists' - July 2009.
- 'Pipette Maintenance and Calibration' - July 2009.
