Biogeochemistry and Environmental Analytical Chemistry (BEACh)
We conduct research on biogeochemical processes in environmental systems using interdisciplinary approaches underpinned by novel analytical techniques

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We have an active research programme in understanding the environmental behaviour, fate and impact of nutrients, organic compunds and metals in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems. These studies contribute to decision support tools (models) for environmental management.
Environmental hypothesis generation and testing must be underpinned by sound analytical chemistry measurements. This presents challenges to the analytical science community, not least in developing reliable techniques and methods for monitoring key species, e.g. macronutrients and trace metals in environmental matrices such as natural waters and soils.
An essential component of our School research environment
Our research students work on a range of funded projects across all disciplines associated with the school.
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