RESEARCH &
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Biogeochemist
University of Southampton
Collect and analysed samples for a number of biogeochemical parameters which included using a VINDTA (DIC), Dickson Alkalinity Titrator (TA), Apollo-PICARRO (DIC & δ13CDIC), Gas Bench Mass Spec (δ13CDIC), ICP-OES, Winkler Titration (O2), Fluorimeter (chlorophyll) and spectrophotometer (CDOM).
Sensor Data Archivist
National Oceanography Centre
- Preparing and submitting biogeochemical sensor data collected using the autonomous surface vehicle C-worker and discrete water samples collected in Belize as part of the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme.
- Working with large datasets, quality control of data and liaising with British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) to ensure data was publication ready.
ASV Lead & Coastal Chemist
Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme, Belize
- Led the assessment of the use of autonomous surface vehicle as a biogeochemistry tool for coastal monitoring, planned and conducted calibration sampling.
- Deployment of two stationary ocean acidification sensors on Belize Barrier Reef.
Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme, Belize
Coastal Chemist & Habitat Mapper
- Biogeochemical parametrisation of coastal waters in Belize.
- Water sampling, autonomous surface vehicle operations, ROV operations.
Coral Chemist
University of St Andrews
Cultured corals in different environments to assess the impact of ocean acidification and copper contamination on the coral Stlophora pistillata. Assessed impact by measuring physiological rates - light and dark calcification, photosynthesis and respiration.
Coastal Chemist
University of Edinburgh, Akumal, Mexico
- Identifying submarine groundwater vents through salinity, nitrate and nitrite measurements, mapping hydrography of the bay and collecting and analysing algal samples to identify longer trends in nutrient input into the bay. All data was collected using a kayak, snorkelling and/or scuba equipment.
