Research interests
I am involved in the development and characterisation of instrumentation for the in-situ determination of the chemical composition of the atmosphere, surface and subsurface of major and minor solar system bodies. Key activities have included:
Development of the gas handling and processing system on the Ptolemy instrument (Rosetta Lander)
The development of miniature mass spectrometers for sub-surface deployment by either low-speed mole or high-speed penetrator devices
The development of Carbon Nano Tube devices for use as low power mass spectrometer ionisation sources
I have also been responsible for the development of novel, miniature high performance gas valves for use in space-craft pressure control systems. Applications of this technology include the gas pressurisation systems for analytical instruments and space-craft propulsion.
Im currently involved in the following:
CO-I on the Ptolemy instrument onboard the Rosetta lander
CO-I on the DAMS project
CO-I on Duster ESA ITT project
Research Scientist on the ESA: Lunar Volatile Resource Analysis Package (LVRAP) project
