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Ciaran Ewins

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Ciaran Ewins

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7524-7142

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Microplastic particles
FTIR microscopy of street drugs

1994 …2020

Research activity per year

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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.

Involved in chemistry outreach to schools and wider public 

Current research activities

Recovery and spectroscopic identification of microplastic particles

Recovery and identification of trace evidence by infrared micro-spectrophotometry

Forensic analysis of Biodiesel 

 

Desired research direction

Analysis of microplastics in the environment

Forensic applications of FTIR Microscopy

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

External positions

External Examiner, University of Stirling

1 Sept 2018 → 31 Aug 2022

Keywords

  • QD Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Microplastics
  • spectrophotometer
  • Forensic Science
  • green

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):

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  3. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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  • 1 Oral presentation