Mr Glenn Currell
Casual Research Assistant
School of Engineering
- Email:glenn.currell@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:0407287155
Career Summary
Biography
My working career has spanned almost 44 years in the fields of Biology, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Pathology, Analytical Chemistry, Ecology (Phytoremediation) and working as a coal train driver in the Hunter Valley coal chain. Experienced in all aspects of wine making after working for Tyrrells Vineyards in their QC/Microbiology laboratory for 16 years.
HPLC, LC/MSMS, FTIR and Ion Chromatography are my current areas of expertise.
I have had extensive experience in Microbiology (both Medical and Applied).
Another area of interest is scientific photography, both macro and micro.
Qualifications
- Associate Diploma of Applied Science, TAFE (NSW)
- Certificate in Biological Technician, TAFE (NSW)
Keywords
- Epifluorescence Microscopy
- FTIR
- HPLC
- Histology
- Ion Chromatography
- LCMSMS
- Microbiology
- Microscopy
- PFAS
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 401199 | Environmental engineering not elsewhere classified | 100 |
Professional Experience
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 15/4/2019 - 30/6/2023 | Senior Research Assistant | School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle Australia |
| 31/7/2017 - 30/6/2018 | Research Assistant | School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle Australia |
| 7/7/2010 - 30/7/2017 | Coal Train Driver | Pacific National PTY LTD Coal NSW Australia |
| 5/9/1994 - 30/6/2010 |
Microbiologist Quality Control for all aspects of wine production. |
Tyrrells Vineyards PTY LTD Australia |
| 5/1/1979 - 5/9/1994 |
Technical Officer Preparation of practical materials for Pathology Technicians Certificate, Biology Technicians Certificate, Veterinary Nursing. Subject areas included Medical and Food/Environmental Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology, Histology, Clinical Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology. |
Hunter Institute TAFE Biological Sciences Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Turner BD, Sloan SW, Currell GR, 'Novel remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from contaminated groundwater using Cannabis Sativa L. (hemp) protein powder', Chemosphere, 229 22-31 (2019) [C1]
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Mr Glenn Currell
Positions
Casual Research Assistant
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Casual Technical Officer
Office PVC - Engineering, Science and Environment
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
| glenn.currell@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | 0407287155 |
Office
| Room | EDG02D, ED110, ED109 |
|---|---|
| Building | ENGINEERING ED BUILDING |
| Location | CALLAGHAN , |