Ms Barbora Neklapilova

Stable Isotopes Analyst

Institute for Environmental Research (IER)

Phone - +61 2 9717 3987

Email - barbara.neklapilova@ansto.gov.au

Staff Profile

Role at ANSTO

Ms Barbora Neklapilova is a stable isotope analyst with ANSTO Institute for Environmental Research. She joined ANSTO as a permanent staff member in 2005. Barbara was initially involved with ion chromatograhy and ultra-low level tritium analysis.

Currently, Barbora's main field of work involves stable isotopes analysis by Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, with the main focus on ²H, ¹⁸O, ¹³C and ¹⁵N isotopes in water and solids.

Her role also involves assisting in laboratory management, method development, experimental work and field sampling as well as assisting with other inorganic analyses provided at the laboratory.

Expertise

Stable isotope analysis, ultra-low level tritium analysis, ion chromatography.

Qualifications & Achievements

B Science (Biological Sciences), University of Wollongong (2007)

Publications

Neklapilova, B. and Chisari, R. (2007). Measurement of natural levels of tritium in precipitation for years 2005-2006 at Cape Grim. In: Baseline Atmospheric Program Australia 2005-2006. 2005-2006 ed.

J. M. Cainey, N. Derek, and P. B. Krummel (editors). Melbourne: Australian Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research. p. 88. The report is available at: http://www.cmar.csiro.au/e-print/open/baseline_2005-2006.pdf