Mohammad Abdullah Email & Phone Number

North Parramatta, Nsw 2151, Australia

Set up Minerals Laboratory at Cardiff and managed day-to-day operation of the laboratory.Developed new methods and validated USEPA and Standards Methods. Trained and supervised two chemists and four technical officers.Routinely prepared metals, minerals, coal, water, waste water, sewage, soil, plant and biological materials by microwave digestion, block digestion, hotplate digestion, alkali fusion, peroxide fusion and tetraborate fusion and analysed them by ICP-MS, ICP-AES, AAS,… Show more Set up Minerals Laboratory at Cardiff and managed day-to-day operation of the laboratory.Developed new methods and validated USEPA and Standards Methods. Trained and supervised two chemists and four technical officers.Routinely prepared metals, minerals, coal, water, waste water, sewage, soil, plant and biological materials by microwave digestion, block digestion, hotplate digestion, alkali fusion, peroxide fusion and tetraborate fusion and analysed them by ICP-MS, ICP-AES, AAS, TOC, CNS Analyser and other chemical and instrumental techniques.Determined pH, EC, chloride, fluoride, hardness, alkalinity, acidity, DO, TSS, TDS, COD and BOD by wet chemical methods as well as by instrumental methods.Ensured that all samples were analysed and the results were reported within the agreed time and OH&S and QC guidelines were followed. Checked results and as a NATA signatory authorised test reports.Maintained OH&S and ISO 17025 quality management system. Controlled documents, developed and revised quality system documents and test methods. Continuously improved quality of analytical services, customer services, OH&S and quality management systems by conducting internal audits, taking corrective actions and having regular quality management reviews. Ensured all analytical instruments and laboratory facilities were regularly serviced, checked and calibrated.Purchased chemicals and consumables and stored them in designated areas. Made sure the certificate of analysis of the chemicals met the quality requested in the purchase order and end use.Provided scientific & technical advice to external clients in sampling, sample preparation, selection of test methods appropriate to their projects and interpretation of test results.Took part in management review and strategic planning as well as in the development of policy, guidelines and procedure to maximise revenue. Prepared reports and statistics for senior management. Show less

Wollongbar, Nsw

Set priorities based on turn around time. Ensured validated test methods were used and all samples were analysed within agreed time.As a NATA signatory checked results and signed off test reports and delivered the reports and the invoices to clients on time.Developed new methods and validated new and USEPA Methods. Routinely prepared water, waste water, fish, soil, food, plant materials, animal tissue and animal faeces for agricultural and environmental investigations by… Show more Set priorities based on turn around time. Ensured validated test methods were used and all samples were analysed within agreed time.As a NATA signatory checked results and signed off test reports and delivered the reports and the invoices to clients on time.Developed new methods and validated new and USEPA Methods. Routinely prepared water, waste water, fish, soil, food, plant materials, animal tissue and animal faeces for agricultural and environmental investigations by microwave digestion, block digestion, hotplate digestion, alkali fusion, peroxide fusion and tetraborate fusion and analysed them by ICP-MS, ICP-AES, AAS, FIA, ISE, TOC analyser and CNS analyser, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.Determined pH, EC, chloride, fluoride, hardness, alkalinity, acidity, DO, TSS, TDS, COD and BOD by wet chemical methods as well as by instrumental methods.Trained and supervised seventeen technical officers in method development and routine analysis. Ensured OH&S and QC guidelines were followed.Developed and implemented ISO 17025 quality management system.Continuous improved quality of analytical services, customer services, OH&S and quality management systems by conducting internal audits, taking corrective actions and having regular quality management reviews.Purchased chemicals and checked the certificate of analysis against the quality requested in the purchase order. Stored chemicals in their designated areas.Ensured that the laboratory facilities were properly maintained, instruments were regularly serviced and calibrated. Used protective boots, laboratory coat, hand gloves, protective glasses as required by the task and took reasonable care of the health and safety of others.Provided consultancy services to internal and external clients in sampling, selection of test methods appropriate to their projects and interpretation of test results. Prepared reports and statistics for senior management. Show less

NSW DPI sent me to ERWDA at UAE to establish their Environmental Laboratory, develop and validate methods and gain ISO 17025 accreditation. Implemented ISO 17025 quality management system for United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation. Conducted internal audits, took corrective actions and conducted regular management reviews.Recruited seven chemists and purchased high-tech equipment (ICP-MS, GC, GC-MS, Auto flow analyser, Incubators & Solid Phase Extraction… Show more NSW DPI sent me to ERWDA at UAE to establish their Environmental Laboratory, develop and validate methods and gain ISO 17025 accreditation. Implemented ISO 17025 quality management system for United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation. Conducted internal audits, took corrective actions and conducted regular management reviews.Recruited seven chemists and purchased high-tech equipment (ICP-MS, GC, GC-MS, Auto flow analyser, Incubators & Solid Phase Extraction System).Developed new methods and validated USEPA Methods in ICP-MS, ICP-AES, FIA, AAS, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS and other chemical and instrumental techniques for analysis of water, wastewater, sea water and biological and environmental samples.Ensured that the laboratory facilities were properly maintained, instruments were regularly serviced, checked and calibrated.Purchased chemicals and consumables. Ensured all hazardous chemicals were stored in designated areas.Supervised three organic and six inorganic chemists and one microbiologist in sample accession, sample preparation, selection and validation of USEPA Methods, and complex routine testing of soil, sediment, water, wastewater and fish tissue.Worked as a member of a team for corporate strategic planning. Developed projects and prepared budgets for operation and modernisation of the laboratory. Show less

West Ryde, Nsw

Established Trace Metal Analysis Laboratory and purchased & commissioned ICP-AES, ICP-MS, Discrete Analyser, ASV and microwave digestion systems.Developed new methods and validated USEPA Methods in ICP-MS, ICP-AES and Flame and Furnace-AAS and other instrumental and wet chemical techniques for analysis of drinking water, wastewater, seawater, sewage and sludge, soil and fish and oysters.Se priorities for incoming samples based on the project requirement and turn around… Show more Established Trace Metal Analysis Laboratory and purchased & commissioned ICP-AES, ICP-MS, Discrete Analyser, ASV and microwave digestion systems.Developed new methods and validated USEPA Methods in ICP-MS, ICP-AES and Flame and Furnace-AAS and other instrumental and wet chemical techniques for analysis of drinking water, wastewater, seawater, sewage and sludge, soil and fish and oysters.Se priorities for incoming samples based on the project requirement and turn around time.Routinely prepared water, waste water, soil, sludge, plant, biological and environmental samples by microwave digestion, block digestion and hotplate digestion and analysed them by ICP-MS, ICP-AES, AAS and other wet chemical and instrumental techniques.Trained and supervised thirteen chemists/technical officers in sample accession, sample preparation and routine analysis. Ensured that the laboratory facilities were properly maintained and that instruments were regularly serviced, checked and calibrated.Purchased chemicals and consumables and stored them in designated areas.Implemented ISO guide 25 quality management system. Held NATA signatory status for all inorganic tests. Checked results and signed off test reports and then delivered them to clients on timePrepared reports and statistics for senior management. Show less

Lucas Heights, Nsw

I worked in a team of three scientists and developed a TOC analyser based on photo-catalytic oxidation on illuminated titanium dioxide. The TOC technology was patented. Published two papers in International Journals and presented two papers in International Conferences. The TOC analyser is now manufactured in Australia by SGE International Pty Ltd. and sold worldwide.

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Icp-Aes And Icp-Ms

Activities and Societies: R&D

Doctor Of Science, Atomic Spectroscopy (Icp-Aes), A +