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Dr Paul Whitehead

Paul graduated from Oxford University and obtained a PhD in Analytical Chemistry. Paul’s career has been exclusively in applied R&D, and has been equally divided between running the analytical R&D department at Johnson Matthey, specialising in precious metal analysis, and running the R&D laboratory at ELGA LabWater focusing on the development of small water purification systems and their applications.

Blogs by Author
Water Purity, Cool Science
The Best Water For Coffee?
Dr Paul Whitehead
Ever stopped to think how water can impact on the flavour of a coffee? Check out Dr Paul Whitehead's blog on the best water for coffee and discover how!
Women Friends Enjoyment Coffee Times Concept
Analytical Chemistry, Water Purity
Minimizing Contamination During Sample Preparation For Trace Analysis
Dr Paul Whitehead
How can you go about minimizing contamination during sample preparation, as it is one of the biggest source of errors in trace analysis? Read this blog.
Medical research. Selective focus of new experimental vaccine being in the test tubes
Clinical & Pharma, Water Purity
Extractables and Leachables: an Ultrapure Water Requirement
Dr Paul Whitehead
Dr Paul Whitehead investigates the testing of extractables and leachables and why ultrapure water is required to ensure ultimate quality.
A laboratory assistant is operating with pipette and sample on flat glass with the total medical service and scientific unit system. The concept of innovative researches and medicine correlation.
Analytical Chemistry, Water Purity
The Role of Purified Water in Solid Phase Extraction
Dr Paul Whitehead
Find our more on how pure water in solid phase extraction is the key to success
Medical researcher holding test tube with blue fluorescent liquid
Analytical Chemistry, Water Purity
Are Background Equivalent Concentrations Red Hot or a Red Herring?
Dr Paul Whitehead
Investigating the benefits of background equivalent concentrations to determine the quality of ultrapure water created by water purification systems.
Scientist in lab doing research and using lab machines, test tubes, microscope and every laboratory equipment
Water In The Lab, Water Purity
Freshly prepared lab water or commercially bottled pure water? Part 4
Dr Paul Whitehead
Lab water comes as bottled pure water or from an in-house system, but which is the most suitable option for your lab?
Closeup on mineral water bottles in raw and lines
Water In The Lab, Water Purity
Freshly Prepared Lab Water or Commercially Bottled Pure Water? Part 3
Dr Paul Whitehead
Pure water in a lab is essential. Read our latest blog on bottled purified lab water.
Several drinking water bottles on white background
Water In The Lab, Water Purity
Freshly Prepared Lab Water or Commercially Bottled Pure Water? Part 2
Dr Paul Whitehead
ELGA discussed differences between bottled lab water and ultrapure water from in-house water purification systems
Row of plastic drink water bottles