Dr. Alan Cresswell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alan Cresswell is a Research Scientist at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, focusing on the field measurements of environmental radioactivity. His expertise includes the use of airborne and ground-based gamma spectrometry systems for environmental process tracing, environmental monitoring, and nuclear emergency response. He possesses a strong background in detector calibration, validation, response modelling, and data analysis and presentation. Currently, Alan's work emphasizes applications related to Fukushima, particularly studying the remediation of forest systems. He is also a half-time project associate professor at the Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University, where his interests extend to luminescence dating and associated dosimetry.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2010-09-01 — Present

Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre • East Kilbride

Conducting research on environmental radioactivity and developing methodology for field measurements.

Associate Professor

2021-04-01 — Present

Institute of Environmental Radioactivity, Fukushima University • Fukushima

Involved in studies related to environmental monitoring and remediation strategies.