BSc (Hons), FRAS, RSciTech, TIMMM, MInstP, AMIMA, CAT
I am a Registered Science Technician and Fellow of The Royal Astronomical Society, interested in how things work and the way they relate to each other. In my spare time I study how the sub atomic relates to the molecular bonds that hold matter together. At present I am employed with Quartz Scientific, where we work as a close knit team, undertaking various chemical tests that meet strict conditions set out by the UKAS accredited standards committee. Each section of a test must meet exacting standards to ensure any follow on procedure can be performed successfully. We specifically test construction material from micro to macroscopic sizes, both physically and chemically, ensuring all tasks adhere to the appropriate safety standards.
I carry out potentiometric and Volhard titration. I also use
Inductive coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP -OES). This is a is
an analytical technique used to determine how much of certain elements are in a sample. The ICP-OES principle uses the fact that atoms and ions can absorb energy to move electrons from the ground state to an excited state.
Having previously achieved an Honours Degree in Astrophysics with the Open University, I am currently studying for a second undergraduate degree (again with the Open University), this time in Biochemistry. It is my hope to gain an understanding that stretches from the Schrodinger Equation to the macroscopic structures that form the matter that makes up the Universe. My guiding influence is the thrill of learning new skills that add to an ever growing understanding of the nature of science.
