Our staff

Ben began his scientific career at the University of Manchester, gaining a BSc(Hons) in Biochemistry, followed by a PhD at the University of Cambridge. It was while he was a post-doctoral researcher at Imperial College London that he developed his interested in proteomics, applying the methods to investigate novel anti-microbial and vaccine targets in Burkholderia pseudomallei. In 2004, he moved to Sydney to manage Sydney Mass Spectrometry.

As the Associate Director of Sydney Mass Spec he utilises proteomic and metabolomic techniques to study biological systems from species ranging from alpacas to zooxanthellae.

Angela has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of proteomics. Before joining Sydney University, Angela worked for several years at the Australian Proteomics Analysis Facility (APAF) as a Senior Mass Spectrometry Analyst, conducting projects for collaborating researchers, commercial customers and internal research groups.

Angela has extensive experience in operating mass spectrometers and HPLC systems. Additionally, she is skilled in data analysis for TMT analysis, shotgun proteomics, PMF and PTM analysis. She is responsible for much of the contract research conducted at Sydney Mass Spec as well as providing technical support to researchers accessing proteomic workflows at Sydney Mass Spec to ensure effective and efficient collaborative outcomes.

Atul has over 8 years of experience in the field of life sciences mass spectrometry with a focus on metabolomics and small molecule absolute quantification. He obtained his PhD from Macquarie University in therapeutic drug quantification studies in cancer patients. Prior to joining SydneyMS, Atul has worked in various pharmaceutical industries and most recently was a senior scientist at APAF. His role there involved developing and validating LC-MS methods, managing commercial and research projects, instrument maintenance and imparting training to students and researchers.

Atul has extensive instrument experience for LC-MS (Orbitrap, QqQ) and UHPLC. He has a strong background in method development and validation in the areas of small molecules, metabolomics and therapeutic drug quantification. His expertise lies with validating bioanalytical methods for pharmacokinetic studies as per the regulatory guidelines (US-FDA, EMA, etc.). Atul is responsible for providing technical and analytical support to researchers using our facility especially in the areas of targeted and untargeted metabolomics, lipidomics and xenobiotic molecules. 

David has 20 years’ experience in mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry. He completed a PhD in soil remediation of metals and has worked in various research institutes as an analytical chemist and mass spectrometry. He gained experience in analytical method development using GC-MS and LC-MS at the National Measurement Institute.  He joined CSIRO as a Geochemist and laboratory manager using High resolution GC-MS for the analysis of oil biomarkers.  During the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, he was called to set up a GC-MS laboratory on board a ship to carry out oil analysis in contaminated surface water. In 2015 he joined the University of Sydney where he managed a metabolomics lab at the Camden campus and developed methods for the analysis of plant metabolites for agricultural applications.

David has extensive instrument experience for LC-MS and other systems and is on hand to share is knowledge in sample collection, method development and validation, data analysis and interpretation. He is responsible of providing technical support to researchers using our facility, especially in the areas of metabolomics and lipidomics.

Jens has more than 12 years’ experience in the field of mass spectrometry and biochemistry. Before joining Sydney University, Jens worked as a Research Officer, Application Specialist and Service Technician conducting application development, instrumentation maintenance and customer care as well as managing projects for collaborating researchers, commercial customers and research groups.

Jens has extensive instrument experience for LCMS (HRAM, Q-ToF, QqQ, ICP, UHPLC, MALDI) and GCMS. He has a strong background in method development and validation especially in the areas of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics and small molecules. He is happy to share his knowledge in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Jens is responsible of providing technical and analytical support to researchers using our facility especially in the areas of proteomics, PMF and PTM analysis.

Skilled in navigating the University's bureaucracy, Jacquie provides invaluable administrative support to Sydney Mass Spec and will guide users through the on-boarding process and handle any billing inquires.