Member Of Technical Staff
CurrentDefence Medical & Environmental Research Institute (DMERI) DivisionLeadership- Deeply involved in people development as a mentor to staff/interns, and as a trainer for a range of R&D projects.- Leader in projects delivering solutions, training, and consultancy to whole-of-government agencies. - Organised Division Workplan and developed initiatives for engagement, talent outreach, and mentorship.Research- Developed computational chemistry capabilities using machine learning for predictive work on a range of chemistry problems.- Leader in automated thermal desorption techniques coupled with gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Experienced in end-to-end method development, air sample collection and preservation techniques.- Co-developed engineering solutions for controlled vapour generation systems of semi-volatile organic compounds. - Developed adsorbent science capability in inorganic materials and metal organic frameworks.- Worked with highly toxic chemicals and developed safety protocols. Conducted safety testing of personal protective equipment.
