Oliver Trevelyan

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Hons Chemical Engineering

Born into a farming family in Africa, Oliver completed his education in England. A graduate in Chemical Engineering from the University of Surrey, he has 25 years of experience in industrial water treatment in the UK and abroad dealing with customers from shop floor to board level. He has worked extensively in steam system controls and energy management. Oliver writes on science, engineering, and the environment.

Outside work Oliver is a keen rugby fan, rows in a pilot gig for Looe Rowing Club and enjoys exploring his local area with an energetic dog. He is renovating a Grade 2 listed home and garden in rural Cornwall

Articles from Oliver

Detecting and Identifying Flavonoids

Detecting and Identifying Flavonoids

Flavonoids are a group of organic chemicals that are thought to have beneficial effects on humans and may also have medicinal effects on some conditions.

24 Aug 2021

Role of Mass Spectrometry in Proteomics

Role of Mass Spectrometry in Proteomics

The science of proteomics began in 1975 with the study of proteins in Escherichia coli (E Coli). The term “proteomics” was coined by Marc Williams in 1994.

28 Jul 2021

Experimental Design in Chemistry

Experimental Design in Chemistry

There is a growing demand for new and existing organic and inorganic chemical products. This article looks at the role of experimental design in chemistry.

17 May 2021

The Importance of Discovering New Drugs

The Importance of Discovering New Drugs

At a time when the world is going through one of the biggest health crises ever experienced, it may seem strange to question why new drugs are important.

12 Apr 2021

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): An Overview

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): An Overview

Chromatography is a process in which the components of a liquid are separated by being passed through a solid medium.

26 Mar 2021

What is Microscopy?

What is Microscopy?

The word microscope is derived from the Greek “mikros”, meaning small and, “skopein” meaning to see.

24 Mar 2021

Qualitative vs Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative vs Quantitative Analysis

In our modern world data and data analysis are increasingly important.

1 Mar 2021

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