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Jon Yarwood

 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4364-1661

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Overview

Jon is a Laboratory Technician in the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) Laboratories at the University of Manchester. Their primary role is assisting and advising staff, students, and researchers in lab and field work. The role encompasses analysis, preparation and method development of principally environmental samples and sampling for elemental, nutrient, carbon and greenhouse gas analysis through a wide variety of methods and instrumentation.

 

Methodological knowledge

Jon has extensive experience with:

  • Trace element analysis by ICP-OES and ICP-MS
  • Carbon analysis with GC, TOC and CHNS/O light element analysers
  • Nutrient analysis by Ion Chromatography
  • Microplastics analysis including by FTIR
  • Environmental air, soil and water sampling
  • Light microscopy

 

Social responsibility

As sustainability champion, they're working on reducing the environmental impact of the laboratories through green chemistry, sustainability of consumables and equipment, and the reduction and recycling of waste.

Education/Academic qualification

Bachelor of Science, Geology, The University of Manchester

Award Date: 21 Jun 2004

Areas of expertise

  • G Geography (General)
  • QE Geology
  • QD Chemistry
  • GE Environmental Sciences
  • GB Physical geography

Keywords

  • Trace metals
  • Elemental analysis
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Nutrients
  • ICP-MS
  • ICP-OES
  • Ion Chromatography
  • Gas Chromotography
  • Organic Carbon
  • IC
  • GC
  • Microscopy
  • Pollution
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • TOC
  • Heavy Metals

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 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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