FIRMS Founding Members

Professor of Sedimentology, University of Reading. Broad expertise in stable isotope analysis (H, C, O, S, Cl, Br) in natural materials using dual inlet IRMS. Expertise in method development (H, C, O, S, Cl, Br).

Head of Chemistry & Research, The Forensic Explosives Laboratory, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, Fort Halstead. Expertise in explosives analysis and forensic science. Research manager of method development for stable isotope composition analysis (Cl, S, O, N, C) by dual inlet and continuous flow of explosives.

Managing Director, Iso Analytical, Sandbach. Expertise in continuous flow IRMS. Provider of commercial stable isotope composition analysis (S, O, N, C, H).

Director, SUERC, East Kilbride. Broad expertise in stable isotope analysis (H, C, O, S) for geological, environmental and life-science applications, using dual inlet, continuous flow, and compound specific IRMS. Expertise in method development, especially sample preparation by laser ablation.

Project Leader, Microbial Diversity, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Environmental microbiologist. Expertise on effects of chemical and microbial degradation of compounds.

Professor of Biology, University of Utah. Expertise in geolocation of illicit drugs using IRMS.

Director of the Forensic Science Unit, Strathclyde University. Provider of undergraduate and Postgraduate education in forensic science.

Merit Scientist Drugs and Toxicology, Forensic Alliance Limited, a private sector supplier of forensic science for police, lawyers and private clients. Expertise in conventional low-resolution GC/MS quantitative and qualitative analysis of forensic items. Current Forensic Practitioner in Toxicology plus involvement in drugs, volatiles and accelerants. Current project – discrimination of cocaine samples. Previous involvement with drugs on bank notes. Access to expertise in most fields of forensic science within Forensic Alliance and associated organisations.

Group Leader, Molecular Microbial Ecology, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Expertise in molecular biology, identification of microbes that might fractionate stable isotopes, microbial degradation processes and biochemical pathways. The network will also include Home Office and Metropolitan Police Service representatives from the outset.

UK Sales Manager, Micrornass UK Ltd. IRMS manufacturer.