Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
SUPERVISORS FOR CURRENT STUDIES
Associate Professor Gerald S. Laurence Dr. Mark A. Buntine
TECHNIQUES USED
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Pulse Radiolysis
Cobalt 60 Gamma Irradiation Ultra Violet-Visible Spectrometry
Infra-Red Spectrometry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
During my research I have developed an extensive knowledge of the theory and
practical aspects of numerous chemical techniques. Using the above techniques has
allowed for a highly developed understanding of all aspects of scientific instrumentation.
HONOURS SUPERVISOR:
Associate Professor Gerald S. Laurence
MARK ATTAINED:
First Class Honours
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science completed in 1993 with Distinction grade average
Majors in Organic chemistry and Physical & Inorganic chemistry
Awards
Australian Postgraduate Award
Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Supplement Award
Short-listed finalist for Young Australian of the Year
Anti-Cancer Foundation Summer Scholarship
Positions Held
Departmental Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry officer
Laboratory Leader
Postgraduate Representative
Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Postgraduate Representative
Academic Appointments Committee
Equipment Committee
14th Australian Symposium on Analytical Chemistry Organising Committee
RACI Chemical Education Group World Wide Web Demonstrator
Chemistry Related Work Experience
DEMONSTRATOR
Analytical Chemistry III
Supervisor: Associate Professor Gerald S. Laurence
Duties: To help with any course related problems and to demonstrate a variety of Analytical Techniques
such as HPLC, GC, Potentiometric Methods, Fluorometric Methods, Voltammetry, AAS, and
UV-Visible Spectroscopy.
TUTOR
Aduchem Ltd
Supervisor: A/Professor G. S. Laurence
Duties: To teach in a group basis basic chemical concepts
Aboriginal Programs (University of Adelaide)
Supervisor: Mrs. Margaret Urwich
Duties: To teach on a one to one basis basic chemical concepts
Teaching has allowed for the refining of my verbal and written communication skills. It has also taught me
how best to effectively manage a group situation for the most effective result.
Interests and Activities
I have many outside interests, including captaining a social volleyball side, mountain bike riding,
rollerblading and cooking.
Computer Skills
I am fluent using the following operating system, MS-DOS, MacOS, UNIX, Windows 3.11, 95 and NT.
I am also experienced in programs like MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint and other specialised software.
My Computer expertise has made me the first point of call for my colleagues for most non-administrator
hardware and software problems
Licenses
Drivers License
References
A/Professor Gerald Laurence Dr. Mark Buntine
Aduchem Pty Ltd Department of Chemistry
PO Box 351 Burnside SA 5066 University of Adelaide SA 5005
Phone +61 8 8379 6839 Phone: +61 8 8303 5580
Mobile 0411 44 4895 Fax: +61 8 83034358
Fax: +61 8 8379 0657 e-mail:mbuntine@chemistry.adelaide.edu.au
e-mail: aduchem@wantree.com.au
Mr. Graham Teague
Hartley Management Group Pty Ltd
81 Sydenham Rd Norwood SA 5067
Phone: +61 8 8363 4399
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