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Area of academic expertise - outline
Teaching in forensic science and organic chemistry. Research activity focuses on applications of chemical techniques to forensic and environmental science. Especially infrared spectroscopy and microscopy for the identification of trace evidence and microplastics. Quantitative NMR techniques for the analysis of drugs and fuels.
Manage chemistry outreach to schools and wider public through the RSC's Spectroscopy in a Suitcase programme based at UWS
Current research activities
Recovery and spectroscopic identification of microplastic particles
Forensic analysis of Biodiesel with Gas Chromatography
Recovery and identification of trace evidence by infrared micro-spectrophotometry
Desired research direction
Analysis of microplastics in the environment
Forensic applications of Quantitative NMR
Forensic analysis of fatty acid methyl esters
Target collaborative organisations
Seeking collaborations with forensic science practitioners and environmental scientists
Overview
Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
Coordinator for RSC Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme based at UWS
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
External Examiner, University of Stirling
1 Sep 2018 → 31 Aug 2022
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Microplastics
- spectrophotometer
- Forensic Science
- green
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Microplastic accumulation in deep-sea sediments from the Rockall Trough
Courtene-Jones, W., Quinn, B., Ewins, C., Gary, S. F. & Narayanaswamy, B. E., 26 Mar 2020, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 154, 9 p., 111092.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Consistent microplastic ingestion by deep-sea invertebrates over the last four decades (1976-2015), a study from the North East Atlantic
Courtene-Jones, W., Quinn, B., Ewins, C., Gary, S. F. & Narayanaswamy, B. E., 31 Jan 2019, In: Environmental Pollution. 244, p. 503-512 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The uptake of macroplastic & microplastic by demersal & pelagic fish in the Northeast Atlantic around Scotland
Murphy, F., Russell, M., Ewins, C. & Quinn, B., 15 Sep 2017, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 122, p. 353-359 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chemical adsorption of hydrophobic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the marine environment onto microplastic polymers and subsequent desorption in a simulated gut
Crawford, C. B., Russell, M., Ewins, C. & Quinn, B., 22 May 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The effects of microplastic on freshwater Hydra attenuata morphology & feeding
Murphy, F., Prades, L., Ewins, C. & Quinn, B., 1 Dec 2016, MICRO 2016: Fate and Impact of Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems: From the Coastline to the Open Sea. Baztan, J., Jorgensen, B., Pahl, S., Thompson, R. & Vanderlinden, J-P. (eds.). Elsevier B.V., p. 78-79Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open AccessFile124 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Royal Society of Edinburgh, Annual Inspiration Award
Ewins, Ciaran (Recipient), 2005
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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Scotland's International Marine Conference 2019
Ciaran Ewins (Participant)
20 Feb 2019 → 21 Feb 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Bubbles Slime and Dry Ice
Ciaran Ewins (Speaker)
7 Jun 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Forensic Science workshop
Ciaran Ewins (Speaker)
11 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education Conference 2017
Ciaran Ewins (Invited speaker)
25 Aug 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Inside Out Science @ UWS
Ciaran Ewins (Invited speaker)
2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course