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Dr. Lenka O’Connor Šraj

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Centre for Integrative Ecology
Deakin University, Burwood campus
221 Burwood Hwy, VIC 3125

l.oconnorsraj@deakin.edu.au

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Lenka's research

Lenka is an analytical and environmental chemist, with a particular interest in marine and coastal environments. Lenka’s research has involved developing new flow analytical methods and tools for monitoring marine water quality, including a novel ammonia passive sampling device and microfluidic sensors for seawater pH using neural network-based calibration.

Lenka has nine years’ experience in chemistry research and laboratory practice as well as experience working for government agencies, where she has developed an interest in understanding the risks to human health and the environment from industrial pollution, waste and legacy contamination.

Keywords

Chemistry, flow analysis, water quality, pH, pollution, contamination

Qualifications

  • PhD analytical and environmental chemistry, University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne

Experience

  • Analytical Chemist, Passive Sampling Analytical Services, Kolev Lab, University of Melbourne
  • Environment Protection Officer, EPA Victoria
  • Applied Scientist, EPA Victoria
  • Research Assistant, organometallic chemistry, O’Hair Research Group, University of Melbourne
  • Research Assistant, molecular pharmacology, McIntyre Lab, University of Melbourne

Selected publications

Šraj, L.O.C., Almeida, M.I.G., Sharp, S.M., McKelvie, I.D., Morrison, R. and Kolev, S.D., 2020. Monitoring of ammonia in marine waters using a passive sampler with biofouling resistance and neural network-based calibration. Environmental Pollution, 267, p.115457.

Peters, J.J., Almeida, M.I.G., Šraj, L.O.C., McKelvie, I.D. and Kolev, S.D., 2019. Development of a micro-distillation microfluidic paper-based analytical device as a screening tool for total ammonia monitoring in freshwaters. Analytica chimica acta, 1079, pp.120-128.

Šraj, L.O.C., Almeida, M.I.G., Bassett, C., McKelvie, I.D. and Kolev, S.D., 2018. Gas-diffusion-based passive sampler for ammonia monitoring in marine waters. Talanta, 181, pp.52-56.

Šraj, L.O.C., Almeida, M.I.G., McKelvie, I.D. and Kolev, S.D., 2017. Determination of trace levels of ammonia in marine waters using a simple environmentally-friendly ammonia (SEA) analyser. Marine Chemistry, 194, pp.133-145.

Šraj, L.O.C., Almeida, M.I.G., Swearer, S.E., Kolev, S.D. and McKelvie, I.D., 2014. Analytical challenges and advantages of using flow-based methodologies for ammonia determination in estuarine and marine waters. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 59, pp.83-92.

Šraj, L.O.C., Khairallah, G.N., da Silva, G. and O’Hair, R.A., 2012. Who wins: Pesci, Peters, or Deacon? Intrinsic reactivity orders for organocuprate formation via ligand decomposition. Organometallics, 31(5), pp.1801-1807.

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      • Revitalising Australia’s Freshwater Wetlands
    • Valuing Ecosystem Services
      • Mapping Ocean Wealth
      • Guide to Valuing Coastal Wetlands
    • Ecosystem Restoration
      • Coastal Wetland Restoration
        • The Victorian Coastal Wetland Restoration Program
        • Regenerating Our Coasts
        • Enabling Blue Carbon Markets
      • Kelp restoration
      • Freshwater Wetland Restoration
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      • HSBC citizen science
      • GeelongPort citizen science
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    • Marine Biosecurity
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    • Microbial Analysis
    • Marine Biosecurity
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