Ron Xu
Analytical Technologist
705.766.0632
ron.xu@ontario.ca
Areas of Expertise
- Analytical Chemistry
- Computer Software for Lab Automation
Current Activities
- Conduct a variety of chemical testing.
- Perform quality control procedures and inter-lab tests.
- Ensure samples are analyzed and consistent with the requirements of Ontario regulations.
- Maintain, update and enhance laboratory workstations.
- Update, develop and review analytical methods.
- Train students and partners in routine methods and operating procedures.
- Provide lab support for students, partners and ministry staff.
- Update computer software for computer application interfaces, analytical instrument optimization and lab automation.
- Design, implement and test new software to improve lab turnaround times and enhance lab load capacities.
Accomplishments
- High performance TP * workstation
- High performance DOC-Si ** workstation
- Samples analyzed:
Year TP DOC-Si Cations*** 2004 9474 2005 10325 2006 10083 2007 8949 2008 10806 2009 930 2294 2386 2010 2000 2673 2807 *: total phosphorus
**: dissolved organic carbon and silicate
***: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium
Education
- M.Sc., Chemistry, Laurentian University, Canada
- M.Sc., Information & System Science, Carleton University, Canada