Ellen Moon

I am a geochemist, interested in predicting the effects of climate and environmental change on the environmental distribution of contaminant metals. My work focusses on the molecular-level relationships between metals and mineral surfaces, and makes use of the facilities at the Australian Synchrotron (X-rays) and The Bragg Institute (neutrons) to study changes in mineral particle size, shape and structure, as well as the nature of the chemical bonds formed between soil mineral particles and contaminant metals.

Prior to my role at Deakin University, I worked in industry, on projects aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of the chemical processing circuits of Australia's mining industry.

Please note that my views are my own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin University.