Ruth Godfrey

Dr. Ruth Godfrey is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences at Swansea University Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. With over a decade of academic experience, she has progressed from Lecturer (2011-2017) to Senior Lecturer (2017-2020) and currently serves as Associate Professor (2020-present). Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, supporting R&D for multinational companies, government agencies, and SMEs through her expertise in analytical technologies.

Dr. Godfrey's research focuses on analytical technologies and method development for medical and chemical analysis, with particular emphasis on environmental medicine, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation technology. Her work spans pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and clinical applications, with a strong focus on developing practical analytical solutions for complex real-world problems. She has made significant contributions to the QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) methodology, adapting it for environmental and clinical matrices, and has developed educational tools like the 'Periodic Table' for liquid chromatography separation modes and mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across environmental analysis, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. The trends in her work show increasing focus on environmental applications of analytical techniques, particularly regarding pollutant monitoring and sustainable analytical methods. While maintaining strong foundations in mass spectrometry fundamentals, her recent work has expanded into green chemistry applications and the intersection of analytical science with environmental sustainability.

Dr. Godfrey has received significant recognition through her professional designations:

• Chartered Chemist
• Chartered Scientist
• Fellow of The Higher Education Academy

She has successfully secured diverse research funding from UKRI, EU programs, industry partners, and charities, totaling over £2 million across multiple projects. Her supervision record includes PhD, MRes, and MPhil students, with current projects focusing on environmental and health impacts of chemical pollutants. Beyond her university role, she actively contributes to the scientific community as Secretary of the RSC Analytical Methods Committee's Instrumental Analysis Expert Working Group and as an RSC Chemnet Ambassador promoting science education.