Contact Dr Jitka MacAdam
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 754327
- Email: j.macadam@cranfield.ac.uk
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Background
Dr MacAdam obtained her first degree in Biochemistry, specialising in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. In 2000 she took up a position as a Research Assistant at Cranfield University studying calcium carbonate chemistry with emphasis on scale formation in domestic appliances. She went on to do her PhD here on the same subject with particular interest in the inhibitory effects of trace metals such as zinc and copper on calcium carbonate formation. Jitka graduated in 2005 and following a maternity break stayed on at Cranfield University as a Research Fellow working on a number of projects including the application of advanced oxidation for both potable and wastewater treatment and broadening her expertise in calcium carbonate chemistry and inhibition.
Current activities
RESEARCH - Research involvement primarily via supervision of taught and research students. Current projects include study of novel adsorption media for removal of metals and looking at how innovations in tertiary level education and CPD can alleviate the potential negative impact of EU migration restrictions on engineering skills in the UK.
TEACHING -Programme Director for Water, Module leader, and MSc thesis project coordinator for water & Wastewater Engineering MSc. Apart for that, developing and delivering a range of sessions on a number of modules for the Water & Wastewater Engineering MSc. She is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice in 2017.
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR (since 2012) - Supporting Theme director in the delivery of their H&S responsibilities, managing local corrective actions register, advising both staff and students in H&S related matters, conducting internal audits, acting as a competent person during internal SHEL inspections, liaising with other H&S professionals across the University, attending H&S committees and the University's SHE Performance Group, assisting with risk assessment training and many other duties. In 2017 Jitka completed NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
Clients
Royal Academy of Engineering
Prince Minerals Limited
Doosan Enpure
Scottish Water
Kohler Mira
Sentinel Performance Solutions
Reckitt Benckiser
DWI
DEFRA
EU
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Collin T, Cunningham R, MacAdam J, Villa R, Jefferson B, .... (2023). Towards a risk ranking for improved management of discharges of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) from food outlets. H2Open Journal, 6(1)
- Brown GC, MacAdam J, Dotro G & Jefferson B. (2023). A wholelife cost and carbon perspective of alternatives to septic tanks utilising nature-based solutions. H2Open Journal, 6(3)
- Collin T, Cunningham R, Deb M, Villa R, MacAdam J, .... (2022). Energy potential of household fats, oils and grease waste. Water and Environment Journal, 36(1)
- Sánchez López S, MacAdam J, Biddle M & Jarvis P. (2021). The impact of dosing sequence on the removal of the persistent pesticide metaldehyde using powdered activated carbon with coagulation and clarification. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 39
- Collin TD, Cunningham R, Asghar MQ, Villa R, MacAdam J, .... (2020). Assessing the potential of enhanced primary clarification to manage fats, oils and grease (FOG) at wastewater treatment works. Science of The Total Environment, 728
- Wood M, Simmonds L, MacAdam J, Hassard F, Jarvis P, .... (2019). Role of filtration in managing the risk from Cryptosporidium in commercial swimming pools – a review. Journal of Water and Health, 17(3)
- Jarvis P, Quy K, Macadam J, Edwards M & Smith M. (2018). Intake of lead (Pb) from tap water of homes with leaded and low lead plumbing systems. Science of The Total Environment, 644
- Hartshorn AJ, Prpich G, Upton A, Macadam J, Jefferson B, .... (2015). Assessing filter robustness at drinking water treatment plants. Water and Environment Journal, 29(1)
- Ibrahim MAS, MacAdam J, Autin O & Jefferson B. (2014). Evaluating the impact of LED bulb development on the economic viability of ultraviolet technology for disinfection. Environmental Technology, 35(4)
- Autin O, Romelot C, Rust L, Hart J, Jarvis P, .... (2013). Evaluation of a UV-light emitting diodes unit for the removal of micropollutants in water for low energy advanced oxidation processes. Chemosphere, 92(6)
- Autin O, Hart J, Jarvis P, MacAdam J, Parsons SA, .... (2013). The impact of background organic matter and alkalinity on the degradation of the pesticide metaldehyde by two advanced oxidation processes: UV/H2O2 and UV/TiO2. Water Research, 47(6)
- MacAdam J, Ozgencil H, Autin O, Pidou M, Temple C, .... (2012). Incorporating biodegradation and advanced oxidation processes in the treatment of spent metalworking fluids. Environmental Technology, 33(24)
- Autin O, Hart J, Jarvis P, MacAdam J, Parsons SA, .... (2012). Comparison of UV/H2O2 and UV/TiO2 for the degradation of metaldehyde: Kinetics and the impact of background organics. Water Research, 46(17)
- Philippe KK, Hans C, MacAdam J, Jefferson B, Hart J, .... (2010). Photocatalytic oxidation of natural organic matter surrogates and the impact on trihalomethane formation potential. Chemosphere, 81(11)
- Philippe KK, Hans C, MacAdam J, Jefferson B, Hart J, .... (2010). Photocatalytic oxidation, GAC and biotreatment combinations: an alternative to the coagulation of hydrophilic rich waters?. Environmental Technology, 31(13)
- Bargir S, Dunn S, Jefferson B, Macadam J & Parsons S. (2009). The use of contact angle measurements to estimate the adhesion propensity of calcium carbonate to solid substrates in water. Applied Surface Science, 255(9)
- MacAdam J & Parsons SA. (2009). An investigation into advanced oxidation of three chlorophenoxy pesticides in surface water. Water Science and Technology, 59(8)
- MacAdam J & Parsons SA. (2004). Calcium carbonate scale formation and control. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 3(2)
Conference Papers
Books
- MacAdam Sproat J & Jarvis P. (2015). Water-formed scales and deposits - types, characteristics and relevant industries In Dematis KD & Amjad Z (eds), Mineral Scales and Deposits: Scientific and Technological Approaches. Elsevier, US.
- MacAdam J & Parsons SA. (2009). The Effect of Metal Ions on Calcium Carbonate Precipitation and Scale Formation In Howlett RJ, Jain LC & Lee SH (eds), Sustainability in Energy and Buildings. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
