
Ian has worked in the Western Australian scientific field for almost 30 years encompassing research, heavy industrial and commercial environments. Primarily specialising in mineral characterisation using X-Ray Diffraction he is used to complex analytical challenges. Ian has a wide expanse of knowledge across many fields of analysis with some of his favourite areas of interest including, but not limited to, micro-characterisation using scanning electron microscopy, automated mineral analysis using SEM/QEMSCAN, thermal analysis using DSC/DTA-MS and auto-titration particularly focusing on both Bayer and Cyanide plant liquors.