The environmental analytical facility (EAF) at Cranfield University is utilised by research staff across the University (including environment, agrifood, water, energy and power) for chemical, biological and materials analysis. It provides students and staff with first-class teaching and flexible research facilities, offering a variety of analyses on a confidential and contract basis to a broad partner and client base.
Established in 2011, the EAF underwent a significant refurbishment programme in 2015 to consolidate the analytical activities of water, environment, agrifood and energy.
The facility has a dedicated team of technicians, and houses the following techniques:
- Gas and liquid chromatography, including particle characterisation;
- Metals analysis by ICP-MS and AAS;
- Wastewater analysis and water treatment technologies;
- Soil analysis, including selected soil physical techniques;
- Microbiology and mycology;
- Plant molecular biology;
- Post harvest analytical techniques;
- Environmental chemistry;
- Membrane sciences;
- Volatiles evaluation including SIFT-MS;
- Algae growth and harvesting;
- Small scale anaerobic digestion;
- Complete gas handling system;
- UPLC-Mass QToF, SCIEX Selexion LCMSMS and Shmadzu GCMSMS.
External partners and businesses can utilise the EAF analytical services.
- A service providing bespoke analysis of environmental samples.
- Ideal for small numbers or occasional samples.
- Analysis carried out by experienced technical staff.
- Competitively priced.
- Access to our academics expertise.
Our clients
The EAF's analytical services has a growing list of clients, including:
- Anglian Water,
- Charles River Laboratories,
- Severn Trent,
- It's Fresh,
- Unilever.
Our technicians can assist you with your analysis, advise which analysis is suitable to fulfil individual needs, and ensure your requirements are met on time and within budget.
EAF gallery
Our people
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Mrs Jane Hubble BSc (Hons), MSc, MRSC Laboratory Manager 01234 750111 ext. 3337 j.s.hubble@cranfield.ac.uk |
Microbiology, Chemistry, Health Safety & Environment Broad experience in analysis of environmental samples |
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Mr Richard Andrews Senior Technical Officer – Research, & Deputy Lab Manager 01234 750111 ext. 5682 r.andrews@cranfield.ac.uk |
Development of Quality Assurance Systems AAS and ICP-MS, Soil Physics Broad experience in analysis of environmental samples Radioactive sources and emitters |
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Mrs Adrienne Sharp Specialist Technical Administrator 01234 750111 ext. 8159 a.p.sharp@cranfield.ac.uk |
Safety Inductions Risk and COSHH Assessment record keeping Service Contracts/Instrument breakdowns Recovery of consumables funds Sensory Science and Trade Mark law |
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Mrs Maria Biskupska MSc, MIScT Senior Technical Officer – Education 01234 750111 ext. 5683 m.biskupska@cranfield.ac.uk |
Organising and delivering MSc and short course practicals Development of improved systems for MSc group and individual projects Broad experience in the analysis of soil and water samples |
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Dr Paul Barton BSc, MSc, MRSC Senior Technical Officer 01234 750111 ext. 5731 p.barton@cranfield.ac.uk |
Liquid Chromatography and Particle Characterisation Fats, oil and grease Particle Characterisation Broad experience in the analysis of soil, water and food samples |
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Mrs Dawn Fowler BSc, MRes, MRSB Senior Technical Officer – Gas Chromatography Specialist 01234 750111 ext. 5733 d.p.fowler@cranfield.ac.uk |
Gas Chromatography SIFT-MS Volatile analysis for a range of sample types specialising in thermal desorption |
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Mr Alan Nelson Senior Technical Officer – Environmental Ecology 01234 750111 ext. 3302 a.k.nelson@cranfield.ac.uk |
Bio-aerosols, Ecology and Biodiversity Toolmaker and precision engineer |
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Mr Nigel Janes Senior Technical Officer – Water Engineering 01234 750111 ext. 3346 n.janes@cranfield.ac.uk |
Irrigation and boreholes Construction and operation of pilot scale rigs |
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Mr Dave Sharp BSc Senior Technician 01234 750111 ext. 5734 d.sharp@cranfield.ac.uk |
Freeze Drying Food processing and innovation |
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Mrs Nuannat Simmons BSc, MSc Science Technician 01234 750111 ext. 5562 nuannat.simmons@cranfield.ac.uk |
Soil and water chemistry Heavy metals |
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Mrs Monika Jodkowska MSc Science Technician 01234 750111 ext 5730 m.jodkowska@cranfield.ac.uk |
Liquid chromatography Wet chemistry techniques Food analysis |
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Miss Tammy Cowley Apprentice Science Technician 01234 750111 ext 5732 t.a.cowley@cranfield.ac.uk |
Technical Support |
