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Expert in Wastewater, Trade Effluent, Organic Waste Treatment, Analytical Science, Water Quality and Pollution
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert is an experienced analytical chemist specialising in the analysis of waters, wastewaters, sludges and formal samples from both a regulator industry and regulated industry point of view. Experience of the design and implementation of effluent monitoring programes for various reasons including: assessment and optimisation of treatment plant operations, treatment plant design, regulatory compliance. Expert has experience of classical 'wet' and instrumental methods of analysis including: AAS, Gas and Liquid Chromatography, Air Segmented Continuous Flow Analysers, Ion Selective Electrodes. Method development, validation and documentation. Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Laboratory Management
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1984
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Graduate of the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Liverpool Polytechnic
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1992 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Consultant
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Provision of Expert Support Services in the areas of: Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment, Organic Waste Treatment, Recycling to Agricultural Land, Water Pollution Incidents. Advice on Laboratory Services and Analytical Methods. Laboratory Setup and Staff Training.
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1990 to 1992
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North West Water
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Senior Scientist Analytical
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Management of the analytical function of 2 water and 2 wastewater laboratories in South and West Cheshire. Analytical Method Development, Validation (DWI) and Documentation. Staff training/review.
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1987 to 1990
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North West Water
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Senior Scientific Officer
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Management and training of junior laboratory staff. Provision of an analytical chemistry service: wastewaters, industrial effluents, sludges and soils. Analysis of Formal Samples.
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1983 to 1987
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North West Water
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Scientific Assistant
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Provision of a general analytical service: wastewaters, industrial effluents, sludges and soils.
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1978 to 1983
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North West Water
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Assistant Scientific Officer
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Provision of a general analytical service: wastewaters, industrial effluents, sludges and soils.
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Associations/Societies
Chartered Scientist (CSci). Chartered Chemist, Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (CChem MRSC). Member of the RSC Water Forum and Law Groups.
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Professional Appointments
Part-time Lecturer: Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis.
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He has assessed organic waste materials for use as agricultural soil conditioners and fertilisers including calculation of application rates and filed appropriate documentation in respect of Waste Management Exemptions.
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He has reviewed expert reports and commented on the validity of conclusions drawn, offering alternative conclusions in respect of water supply (water quality) litigation.
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He has conducted audits of small scale sewage treatment plants to assess loading rates and identify reasons for discharge consent failure. A maintenence and management program was developed to bring this plant back into consent.
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He has conducted a desk study into historical land use and calculated nutrient and potentially toxic element loadings in relation to an agricultural tenancy dispute following waste spreading activities.
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He has analysed regulator formal samples and provided expert advice and evidence at Magistrates Court and Crown Court (Appeal Court) in respect of water pollution incidents.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Wastewater expert for consulting on CBOD Issues.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Provision of oral and written expert advice to Barristers and Solicitors.
Provision of oral evidence in Tribunals, Magistrates and Crown Court (Appeal Court). Cases include: Water Pollution, Land Pollution (following waste recycling), Water Quality (fit for purpose), Treatment Plant Operation (negligence).
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Other Skills and Services
Trained in the Legal Aspects of Report Writing.
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