Dr David Lowry - Challenge 4

My research background is in the genesis and stable isotopic characterisation of mineral deposits, including copper, chromite and diamonds. I transitioned into greenhouse gas research over a 15 year period, starting by setting up the greenhouse gas laboratory at RHUL in 1994-5, with a focus on extracting methane from ambient air and converting it to carbon dioxide for isotopic analysis. My research interests include the development of techniques for the stable isotope analysis of greenhouse gases, particularly related to reducing sample size and increasing precision, and the use of isotopes to verify of UK methane emissions declarations and inventory assessments. Current interests in the use of Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) for the measurement of greenhouse gases, through automated systems at remote sites and by mobile measurement of emission plumes.

Supervisor (first or joint) of 8 successful PhD candidates from the greenhouse gas laboratory at RHUL since 1997 with 2 more in progress. Lead convenor of sessions on greenhouse gases at the AGU Fall meeting: 2013 on Arctic CH4 Sources and 2015 on Mobile CH4 Measurement. Current RHUL PI or Co-I on 5 NERC methane projects and partner on BEIS-funded baseline fracking project, WP2 leader (isotopes) on 2017-2021 MEMO2 Marie Curie methane training network. Co-ordinator of UN CCAC project on Southern North Sea methane emissions, and partner on UN CCAC cities gas emission project.

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