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Lecturer in Sustainable Chemistry, Bangor University

I am a chemist with an interest in environmental and ecological systems. I am good at obtaining information on the molecular basis of plants, soil, water or other substances.

Ecologically I am intrigued by the chemistry and ecology of bluebells and bracken, particularly why these two plants often form associations where few other species grow. I have worked on the smell of pines and the chemistry of plant phenolics. I have an interest in the sustainable use of resources and am working on phosphorus speciation. I have an interest in the sustainable use of plants and am working on a model for bluebell conservation.

Often my work is applied with an industrial partner, for example the chemistry of giant bubbles. Being a good analyst, samples such as suspect ambergris finds find their way to me and I have received over 50, none so far was ambergris.

Experience

  • –present
    Lecturer in Chemistry, Bangor University