Mr Brett Rowling

Analytical Experimental Officer

Institute for Environmental Research (IER)

Phone - +61 2 9717 3164

Staff Profile

Role at ANSTO

Brett is currently employed as an Analytical Experimental Officer within the Institute Environmental Research (IER). His work in this position entails the preparation and analysis of samples for internal and external clients using IC, ICP-AES and ICP-MS.

Brett can also be called upon to assist other staff members within the IER a workloads fluctuate. Since commencing employment with ANSTO in 2007, Brett has worked in the Environmental Monitoring Laboratory until he joined the IER early in 2011 working initially in gamma spectrometry prior to taking up his present position.

Expertise

Gamma spectrometry, gross alpha beta gas proportional counting, Tritium analysis, OSL Dating, XRD and field sampling and methodology.

Qualifications & Achievements

BSc (Distinction) majoring in Chemistry and Geology 2009.
BSc Honours Geoscience 2010.
Member of the Golden Key International Society 2006.
Position on the Dean's Merit list 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Nixon and South Coast Labour Council Equity and Merit Scholarship 2009.
Pierre de Coubertin Award from the Australian Olympic Committee 2004.
University of Wollongong Entrance Scholarship 2005.
Year in Industry Scholarship with ANSTO 2007-8.

Committees and Affiliations

Committee member of the Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation (for the traditional owners of the Central Coast of NSW).