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Dr. Alan Scarlett is a Researcher at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), part of the Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre. His work focuses on environmental toxicology, petroleum geochemistry, and hydrocarbon analysis. He completed his PhD at Plymouth University in 2007, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Exeter and Plymouth University. Notably, he contributed to a high-profile JAMA publication linking bisphenol A to cardiovascular risks. Since 2015, he has been part of Prof. Kliti Grice’s team, investigating oil spill impacts and analytical techniques like GC×GC-ToF-MS. His research spans oil contamination forensics, phytoremediation, and the ecological effects of hydrocarbons. Key projects include the MV Wakashio oil spill analysis and the European Research Council-funded OUTREACH project.
Education: PhD in Environmental Toxicology (Plymouth University, 2005–2007). Postdoctoral work included collaborations at the Peninsular Medical School and University of Exeter, focusing on environmental contaminants' human health effects. His expertise bridges analytical chemistry and environmental science, with applications in ecological risk assessment and petroleum systems.
Research interests emphasize oil spill characterization, hydrocarbon toxicity, and novel biomarker identification. He has published extensively on topics like diamondoid hydrocarbons, PFAS remediation, and sauropod feeding habits inferred from fossilized gut contents. His grants include the ERC OUTREACH project, yielding over 30 publications. Collaborations extend globally, addressing challenges in marine pollution, oil sands process-affected waters, and microbial degradation of petroleum.
