Ron Xu

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.
• Provide lab support for samples submission.

Accomplishments

• Development of automation software for analytical autosamplers 
• High performance TP workstation
• High performance DOC-Si workstation
           

Education

• M.Sc., Chemistry, Laurentian University, Canada
• M.Sc., Information & System Science, Carleton University, Canada