Jan. 2011-present
Currently working on a PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES). The focus of the research is on soil and sediment tracing using compound-specific stable isotopes (CSSIs). By looking at the stable isotopes of 13C and 12C found in specific fatty acids of plant origin.
The research covers a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:
The research covers a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:
- Sampling methods and design
- Processing and preparation of samples
- Analysis of samples by gas chromatography (GC), elemental analyzer-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (EA-IRMS), and GC-C (combustion)-IRMS
- Modeling and data processing using MixSiAR