Paul Sutton

Dr. Paul Sutton is a Lecturer and Technical Specialist in Mass Spectrometry at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth. His career spans academic research and technical roles, with a focus on organic geochemistry, chromatographic techniques, and environmental analysis.

• BSc (1st Class) and PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Plymouth (2000)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowships: Soil nutrition in Kenya (2000-2008) and NERC-funded UCM analysis in crude oils (2000-2003)
• Joint Industry Project with Oil Plus Ltd. (2008-2010) for C80 tetraacids quantification

His research bridges organic geochemistry, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry, with publications on ambergris, marine organic matter, and hydrocarbon analysis. He manages advanced instrumentation, including HTGC-ToF-MS and Orbitrap MS, and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via environmental science.

• Key collaborations: Professor Steve Rowland (University of Plymouth), Imperial College London
• Scientific expertise: GC/MS, HTGC, preparative chromatography
• Laboratory responsibilities: Wet chemistry (lab 630), instrument maintenance, postgraduate training