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Postgraduate
MSc by Research, Environmental Sciences, UEA (2010). Thesis titled 'Quantifying the Biotic Enhancement of Mineral Weathering by Moss'.
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons.), Environmental Sciences, 2i, UEA (Graduated July 2007). Dissertation titled 'On the Biotic Enhancement of Weathering by Lichens'.
Analytical Expertise
- Competent with use of a 3 channel nutrient auto-analyser from start-up, calibration, sample preparation, fault troubleshooting (including plumbing) and shut-down.
- Fully competent 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 sterile 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. (July 2009).
Outreach presentations on my work and the work of scientists in general and practical sessions to a class of 8-11 year old children at
Bunwell Primary School for National Science and Engineering Week (March 2010 and March 2011).
Gave presentations on work every 2-3 months to the Root Hair Cell Development Group at JIC.
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.
Member of the Isotopes in Biogenic Silica (IBiS) group.
Courses Attended
- 'Chemical Safety for Scientists' - July 2009.
- 'Pipette Maintenance and Calibration' - July 2009.
