Dr Alison Turner

Specialist in mining geochemistry and mine waste management projects including solid phase and water quality analysis. 
I have extensive industry experience (> 10 years experience in the environmental consultancy sector) and a focus on enhancing industrial-academic collaborations.
I am a teaching-based academic by contract with a passion for learning. Happy to contribute expertise to research projects or nurture collaborations. 

FHEA (2017) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy 
PGCAP (2017) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice 
PhD (2011) Environmental Geochemistry. Diffuse Mine Water Pollution - Quantification and Risk Assessment in the Tamar Catchment. University of Plymouth. 
MSc (2006) Environmental Geochemistry. University of Leeds. Distinction. 
BSc Hons (2002) Chemistry with Diploma in Industrial Studies. Loughborough University. 2:1. 

Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry 

Environmental geochemistryGeneral foundation level chemistry (all aspects)
Environmental science
Environmental chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Inorganic chemistry 
Aqueous geochemistry
Science communication and communication skills. 
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Hydrogeology
Hydrology and surface water management
Contaminated land
Mine closure studies

External examiner for PhD thesis. 

Mine water pollution monitoring, management and remediation 
Mine/mineral extraction site closure studies
Contaminant fate and transport
Environmental risk assessment 
Spatial analysis
Research informed teaching

Final year and MSc dissertation supervisor across Environmental Geochemistry, Chemistry and Environmental Science 

Outreach coordinator for Chemistry. 

Lead singer of the best rock band in Plymouth (Orpheus).