Curriculum Vitae
Luke Ellis, MChem
Analytical Chemist · Environmental Scientist
University of Bradford · Leeds, UK
I. Professional Appointments
Analytical Chemist (Metals Department)
South West Water, Exeter, UK
- — Analysed metal content in the public water supply by ICP-MS — instrument operation, maintenance, and sample preparation on an Agilent 7000-series system.
- — Worked as a key worker through the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping water quality assurance running under constantly changing health guidelines.
- — Managed analytical results in the laboratory LIMS, ran proficiency schemes, and supported training across the department.
Assistant Scientist
Environment Agency, Leeds, UK
- — Rotated across the National Laboratory Service departments, analysing environmental samples to UKAS-accredited standards for the Agency and external clients.
- — Analysed formal samples used as evidence in legal prosecutions, where chain of custody and quality control are non-negotiable.
- — Specialised in organic chemistry — volatile organic compounds by headspace GC-MS — and co-produced an educational video on asbestos identification by polarised light microscopy for NLS conferences.
STEM Outreach Assistant
University of Bradford, STEM Central Laboratory, University of Bradford
- — Delivered everything from Lego Robotics workshops to undergraduate chemistry practicals in the STEM Central laboratory.
- — Represented the Royal Society of Chemistry, delivering the Spectroscopy Outreach Workshop to over thirty schools and colleges across Yorkshire.
- — Supported a 15-week programme for the educational charity 'Teaching, Learning, Growing', working with students excluded from mainstream schools.
II. Education
MChem (Hons)
University of Bradford — Chemistry with Industrial Experience
Specialised in computational chemistry — the first bridge between chemistry and code.
A Level
King Edward VI School Lichfield — General
Modules: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; ICT
III. Technical Competencies
IV. Honours & Awards
Local Recognition Award
Thanks for all your extra efforts you put in last summer in Particle Size. We wouldn't have gotten through the workload and all the required changes without your commitment, tenacity, and work ethic. Thanks.
Awarded by Chris Mann, Particle Size Team Leader, Environment Agency
V. Community Service & Outreach
STEM Ambassador
STEMNET
Engaging with schools and the public to promote STEM education and careers through various activities, workshops, and events.
Volunteer at Bradford Science Festival 2013
Bradford Science Festival
Assisted with arrangements for the School of Life Sciences at the University and managed Chemistry's spectroscopy demonstration, promoting science to the public.
Chemistry Week 2013: Event Organiser
Royal Society of Chemistry
Independently organised a "Treasure Hunt" event in Bradford, designed promotional materials, and presented prizes, enhancing public engagement with Chemistry.
Last updated: August 2026 · References available upon request