Areas of Expertise
- Chemistry
- Synchrotron Science
About
Peter Blanchard is an Associate Industrial Scientist at the CLS, specializing in X-ray spectroscopy for the Industrial Services Group. Peter brings over 10 years of synchrotron science experience to the group with a strong history of collaborating with scientist in academia and industry.
Prior of joining the CLS, Peter completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Memorial University in his home province of Newfoundland. Following his undergraduate studies, he travelled to Edmonton, Alberta to complete a Ph.D in Chemistry at the University of Alberta. Peter next completed a post-doctorial fellowship at the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia where he specialized in using X-ray spectroscopy metal oxides. A post-doctorial fellowship at the University of Saskatchewan is where he learned how to applied synchrotron sciences to investigating environmental pollutants. As a member of the Industrial Science Group, Peter is passionate about using synchrotron science to investigate environmental problems that impact Canadians.
Outside the CLS, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, camping, and travelling.
Publications
Blanchard, Peter; Babichuk, Nicole; Sarkar, Atanu (2020). Evaluating the use of synchrotron X-ray spectroscopy in investigating brominated flame retardants in indoor dust. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27(33). 10.1007/s11356-020-10623-4
Blanchard, Peter E.R.; Grosvenor, Andrew P. (2018). Investigating the local structure of B-site cations in (1-x)BaTiO3–xBiScO3 and (1-x)PbTiO3–xBiScO3 using X-ray absorption spectroscopy. Solid State Sciences 79, 6-14. 10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2018.02.018
Blanchard, Peter E.R.; Van Loon, Lisa L.; Reid, Joel W.; Cutler, Jeffrey N.; Rowson, John et al. (2017). Investigating arsenic speciation in the JEB Tailings Management Facility at McClean Lake, Saskatchewan using X-ray absorption spectroscopy. Chemical Geology 466, 617-626. 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2017.07.014
Blanchard, Peter E.R.; Grosvenor, Andrew P.; Rowson, John; Hughes, Kebbi; Brown, Caitlin et al. (2016). Identifying calcium-containing mineral species in the JEB Tailings Management Facility at McClean Lake, Saskatchewan. Applied Geochemistry 73, 98-108. 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2016.08.001