Christopher Gallacher

Dr. Christopher Gallacher is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on environmental forensics, particularly the chemical analysis of complex environmental contaminants using advanced analytical techniques.

Dr. Gallacher's primary research interests include:

• Environmental Forensics
• Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
• Chemical Fingerprinting of Environmental Contaminants
• Coal Tar and Creosote Analysis
• DNAPL Source Zone Characterization
• Microbial Degradation of Hydrocarbons

His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on applying comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC-TOFMS) to characterize complex environmental mixtures. His publications reveal expertise in analyzing manufactured gas plant tars, creosote, and mineral oils, with particular emphasis on understanding their chemical composition and environmental behavior. The research spans from detailed database creation for tar components to investigating microbial degradation processes in contaminated environments.

Dr. Gallacher's scientific contributions include multiple publications in reputable journals such as Science of the Total Environment and Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, with his work receiving citations across environmental chemistry and engineering literature.

As a Teaching Fellow, he contributes to the educational mission of the Civil and Environmental Engineering department while maintaining an active research program that bridges analytical chemistry and environmental engineering disciplines.

His laboratory work centers on the application of advanced analytical techniques to solve complex environmental forensics problems, with a particular emphasis on manufactured gas plant tars and related contaminants, providing critical data for environmental site assessment and remediation planning.