University of Glamorgan

Richard M. Dinsdale

Reader
Health, Sport & Science

Tel 01443 654219
Room: 4FG

Qualifications

BSc, PhD

About

Areas of Expertise / Modules taught

• Environmental chemistry
• Environmental analysis
• Waste treatment
• Renewable energy

Selected Publications

Kasprzyk-Hordern, B., Dinsdale, R.M. and Guwy, A.J. (2008) Multi-residue method for the determination of pharmaceuticals, personal care products and illicit drugs in surface water and wastewater by solid-phase extraction and ultra performance liquid chromatography–positive electrospray tandem mass spectrometry. Journal of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 391 (4) 1293-1308.

Cherryman, S.J., King S, Hawkes FR, Dinsdale R, and Hawkes D L. (2008). An exploratory study of public opinions on the use of hydrogen energy in Wales. Public Understanding of Science. 17. 397 – 410.

Massanet-Nicolau, J., Dinsdale R. and Guwy, A. (2008). Hydrogen production from sewage sludge using mixed microflora inoculum: Effect of pH and enzymatic pre-treatment. Bioresource Technology. 99 (14) 6325-6331.

Modrzejewska B, Guwy A J, Dinsdale R, Hawkes D L. (2007) Measurement of hydrogen peroxide in an advanced oxidation process using an automated biosensor. Water Research. 41. (1), 260-268.

Cosgrove, M., Edmundson, J., Jacobsen, D., Dinsdale, R., Nuutinen, J., Russo, P., Tjus, K., and Almemark, M (2001). Improving recyclability of organic coated steels. Technical steel research series. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, ISBN 92-894-1264-X.

Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, F.R., and Hawkes, D.L. (2000) Biodegration of Short Organic Acids in an Expanded Granular Sludge Bed Reactor. Water Research 34,9,2433-2438.

Mizuno, O., Dinsdale, R., Hawkes, F.R., Hawkes, D.L., and Noike, T. (2000) Enhancement of Hydrogen Production from Glucose by Nitrogen Gas Sparging. Bioresource Technology 73,1, 67-75.

External representation

• Member of International Water Association (MIWA)
• Member of International Association for Hydrogen Energy

Consultancy

• Environmental Audit of Water Pollution at a Local Airport
• Analytical Course for Libyan Oil Companies
• Treatment Options for Textile Wastewaters.
• Assessment of Spring water for bottled water.