I am currently program director for undergraduate Biochemistry programs.
I teach courses within biological sciences, biochemistry and analytical chemistry. I also have student research projects within the area of environmental measurement science available for finalist BSc, integrated masters and taught master candidates.
Metabolism* (L5)
Protein biochemistry (L5)
Cellular regulation and biotechnology (L5)
Chemical separation and characterisation (Separation sciences L6 and 7)
Lab on a chip (L6 and 7)
Final year research projects* (L6, L7)
*Module lead
Journal Article
Mixtures of sediment chemical contaminants at freshwater sampling sites across Europe with different contaminant burdens
Richardson, S., Mayes, W. M., Faetsch, S., Hetjens, H., Teuchies, J., Walker, P., …Heise, S. (2023). Mixtures of sediment chemical contaminants at freshwater sampling sites across Europe with different contaminant burdens. The Science of the total environment, 891, Article 164280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164280
Citizen-led sampling to monitor phosphate levels in freshwater environments using a simple paper microfluidic device
Richardson, S., Iles, A., Rotchell, J. M., Charlson, T., Hanson, A., Lorch, M., & Pamme, N. (2021). Citizen-led sampling to monitor phosphate levels in freshwater environments using a simple paper microfluidic device. PLoS ONE, 16(12), Article e0260102. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260102
Detection of doxycycline hyclate and oxymetazoline hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations via spectrophotometry and microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPADs)
Abdulsattar, J. O., Hadi, H., Richardson, S., Iles, A., & Pamme, N. (2020). Detection of doxycycline hyclate and oxymetazoline hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations via spectrophotometry and microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPADs). Analytica Chimica Acta, 1136, 196-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2020.09.045
Research interests
I'm interested in the development of sensors focusing on rapid and frequent sensing to better understand chemical concentrations in dynamic environments. In particular this involves development of paper based sensors that enable frequent measurements where needed, that could be undertaken by citizen scientists.
I also work on development of analytical methods (spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry) to analyse small molecules from complex matrices, with a focus on improving method sensitivity whilst minimising environmental impacts. Using these tools to answer question key environmental questions on contamination sources and pressures.
Lead investigator
Project
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Grant
Started
Status
Project
Monitoring soil health with field-deployable sensors and workflows suitable for lay-personsACTF summer studentship
Funder
Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Grant
£2,160.00
Started
1 July 2021
Status
Complete
Project
Flow: A place-based citizen science approach to increase widening participation in the chemical sciences from areas of high social deprivation.
Funder
Royal Society of Chemistry
Grant
£5,000.00
Started
1 January 2022
Status
Complete
Project
nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership)
Funder
Environment Agency
Grant
£8,794.00
Started
25 January 2022
Status
Complete
Project
nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2
Funder
Environment Agency
Grant
£19,972.00
Started
1 September 2022
Status
Complete
Project
Development of distance-based sensor to measure carbonate concentrations in real time.
Funder
Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund
Grant
£2,680.00
Started
1 June 2023
Status
Complete