Trace Element Analysis Using ICP-MS for Environmental Samples, Part One: Regulations and Routine Monitoring

Simon Nelms, Ph.D.
Marketing Manager-Europe
Trace Element Analysis
Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Simon Nelms is a former ICP-OES and ICP-MS applications specialist who's been part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team for almost 20 years. Simon's trace element instrumentation experience covers the whole range of trace elemental analysis applications, with a particular focus on clinical and pharmaceutical analysis. He is now responsible for marketing AA, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS products in EMEA for the pharmaceutical, environmental, clinical, and food markets. Simon holds a BSc in Analytical Chemistry and a PhD in research involving ICP-MS method development from the University of Hull, UK, and is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC).

David Bowden
Inorganics Manager
Advanced Environmental Laboratory

David Bowden is currently the inorganic manager at Advanced Environmental Laboratory in Jacksonville, Florida. He has over 30 years of work experience in analytical laboratories, ranging from environmental to R&D to quality control of semiconductor gases. He has done extensive analytical work using ICP-MS, ICP-AES, FLAA, CVAA, GFAA, HGAA, IC, UV-VIS, as well as numerous wet chemical, gravimetric, optical and thermal techniques. He has worked with a variety of matrices, including water, soil, air, wipes, hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, food, human tissue, asbestos, and geothermal brine.