I will trace metal contamination and ecological risk from soil or sediment data
Senior Geosciences Environmental Consultant
About this Gig
Do you have soil, sediment, or water geochemical data that needs rigorous scientific interpretation?
I hold a PhD in Earth Science with over a decade of experience in environmental geochemistry and ecological risk assessment. I have published peer-reviewed research on trace metal contamination in sediments and regularly review manuscripts in this field for international journals.
I help researchers, consultants, and environmental agencies turn raw geochemical data into clear, defensible conclusions:
- Calculation of contamination indices (Igeo, Enrichment Factor, Contamination Factor, Pollution Load Index)
- Ecological risk assessment (RI, Potential Ecological Risk Index)
- Multivariate statistical analysis (PCA, cluster analysis) to identify contamination sources
- Comparison against background/reference values and international sediment quality guidelines
- Clear written interpretation suitable for reports or publications
I work with data in Excel or CSV format. Results are delivered with tables, figures, and a written interpretation you can use directly in your report or manuscript.
Technology:
Excel
Expertise:
Statistics
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Cluster analysis
Programming language:
Other

