Join the EFG Academy and SGS Beta for an expert-led CPD training on Tracing Environmental Pollution, exploring isotopic tools for source tracking in air, water, and soil.
Learn from real case studies and gain practical insights into isotope analysis techniques for environmental monitoring.
Presented by Dr Maren Pauly (SGS Beta), Paleoclimatologist and isotope expert.
WHERE & WHEN: Online, 6 June 2025, 14:00-15:30 CEST
PRICE: Free, sponsored by SGS Beta
Course outline:
This short course introduces how isotopic systematics—including boron (B), strontium (Sr), lead (Pb), stable isotopes (O, H, C), and radiocarbon (14C)—can be applied to trace environmental pollution in air, water, and soil. It includes real-world case studies on
- Strontium tracing in groundwater
- Boron contamination in river systems
- Lead signatures in air pollution
- Multi-isotope source tracking
- Radiocarbon dating of groundwater
- The course concludes with a practical overview of available isotope analysis services and results.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Maren Pauly is a paleoclimatologist at SGS Beta, a subsidiary of SGS Isobar specializing in geochemical fingerprinting and environmental source tracking. She holds a PhD in Natural Sciences from the Freie Universität Berlin and MSc/BSc degrees from the University of Waterloo. Maren has academic and industry experience in climate reconstruction and currently provides technical consulting while lecturing part-time at Bath Spa University.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand how isotopes can distinguish between natural and human-made pollution
- Gain insights into the isotopic analysis of water, air, and soil
- Learn from applied case studies in environmental monitoring
- Discover how isotopic fingerprinting supports policy and remediation decisions
- Explore practical applications of radiocarbon and multi-isotope tools in geoscience
Designed for:
This training is suited for environmental scientists, geochemists, hydrologists, consultants, and policy professionals involved in pollution monitoring and source attribution. It is also highly relevant for regulatory agencies, academic researchers, and professionals in environmental compliance or remediation planning.
Find more information and register here: https://tinyurl.com/EFGAenvTracing
