* Development of novel carbon dating platform based on colinear resonance ionisation spectroscopy (CRIS)* Development of ICP-MS-CRIS by hypenating the CRIS technique to ICP-MS for difficult matrix independent assays such as strontium-90 in soil* Commercialisation of competitive contract dating applications for archaeology and forensic analytical challenges* Company director

Authoring & delivering LC & LC/MS training courses accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for CPD. Also developing ICP-MS & thermal analysis training courses aimed at industry and higher education. Assisting clients Globally with application development, troubleshooting and data analysis.

Development of compact carbon dating mass spectrometry system with the nuclear physics group working with Kieran Flannagan* SIMION modeling * Quadrupole mass analyser design (square wave RF)* ECR Ion sources* Colinear Resonant Ionisation Spectroscopy* Linear Paul Traps* Flash GC

Researcher with the Lockyer group, Surface Analysis Research Centre, School of Chemistry. Working with SIMS and ultrafast laser post-ionisation sputtered neutral mass spectrometry (L-SNMS).

"Advances in bio-analytical laser ionisation mass spectrometry" development of the Laser post-ionisation Sputtered Neutral Mass Spectrometry (L-SNMS) technique for surface analysis, mass spectrometry imaging working in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and the Photon Science Institute. Gold and C60 primary ion beams investigated as probes for subsequent laser post-ionisation using multiphoton and strong field ionisation mechanisms.- Resonance Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (RIMS) analysis of organometalic biological agents- First report of femtosecond Atmospheric Pressure Laser Ionisation (fs-APLI) using Waters SYNAPT QTOF

- Pro bono consultancy- Founding a registered charity that provides recycling solutions for sophisticated scientific analytical instrumentation. - RORO provides a turn-key solution (sourcing, shipping, installation and training) providing research opportunities to academics in developing nations.-Technology transfer, capability building and WEEE recycling services.- Specialist in decommissioning mass spectrometry and chromatography systems for re-use in academia. - Worked on key projects in Ghana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Namibia, Mongolia, Kenya, Egypt, Pakistan, Sultanate of Oman, Uganda, South Sudan and Nepal.

Working in Professor Nick Winograds group completing research using strong field ionisation from femtosecond laser for laser post-ionisation sputtered Neutral mass spectrometry (L-SNMS). This project was funded by a Royal Society of Chemistry research mobility fellowship.

Working on the Chicargo Argonne Resonance Ionisation Spectrometry for Micro Analysis (CARISMA) instrument with Dr Mike Savina and Dr Alexander Zinovev. Analysis of biological agents using Resonance Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (RIMS)

Assisting TRC with reviewing grant proposals submitted for funding applications. Specialist topics include analytical chemistry.

- Assisted with the development and establishment of an analytical facility to house various analytical instruments within a purpose built series of laboratories.- Facilitate analytical services to the University and local industry using the following techniques, state of the art SEM facility with EDS, TEM, ICP-MS, AAS, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS (tandem quad, ion trap and TOF) SELDI/MALDI TOF/TOF HPLC-PDA, GC-FID, microwave digestion and synthesis.- Capacity building, development of knowledge based economy through higher education. Training the first generation of Omani undergraduates on practical based mass spectrometry and chromatographic analysis.- Manage the facility staff, research projects and budget- Member of the University Board of Research- Facilitate projects with local industry and the ministries- Creation, marketing and delivery of practical based mass spectrometry courses

To provide technical support to Waters Field Service Engineers Globally on the single and tandem quadrupole GC and LC mass spectrometry products.- Authoring technical reference documentation for field service engineers to assist with service procedures. Created GC/MS method development material for training.-Assisted with application support for various LC-MS/MS applications.- Working with new instrumentation on system test during the beta phase providing feedback to development through the NPI process, installation of instrumentation after product release at key customer sites.- Perform diagnostic visits to key customer sites assisting local field service engineers on all current and legacy mass spectrometry products.- Preparation and delivery of training courses to field service engineers.- Working with senior management to implement an official Waters instrument donation process to charity for re-use by academics that can not afford new kit- Qulalified to support the following Waters instruments:- Xevo TQ MS, Xevo TQ-S, TQD, Quattro Ultima, Quattro LC, Quattro Micro GC, Quattro Micro API, Quattro Premier/XE, SQD, ZQ, Platform, Alliance, Acquity UPLC, Clinical Application Specialist (TDM & Neonatal), Compliance Specialist

- Responsible for maintaining instruments and training students and researchers on a variety of analytical techniques including NMR, XRD, DSC, TGA, UV/Vis, IR, GC, HPLC and Rheometry.- Ran the mass spectrometry service using the following instruments:- accurate mass LC/MS with Waters LCT oaTOF, Kratos MS25RFA magnetic sector GC/MS, Finnigan Magnum GC/MS, TQS-700 GC/MS/MS, Thermo X-Series ICP-MS.- Worked with the RSC running mass spec practicals on the ACOL course (Analytical Chemistry Open Learning).- Assisted with anti-malarial research projects including the characterisation of various novel drug and drug-haemoglobin complexes.

2nd Line user/ system support for a variety of NHS computer systems and users including voice and network configuration. Network Domain/ MS Exchange administration.