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Editor

Internationally acknowledged specialist in nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) weapons.

Authored forthcoming book on the bombing campaign, technologies and expertise of the IRA is to be published by Irish Academic Press in Spring 2008

Background

More than 20 years experience in scientific publishing, teaching and communication and government service as a commissioning editor, writer, and project manager
Consultant in CBRN and explosives – weapons and countermeasures
An acknowledged specialist in nuclear and radiological weapons
Degrees in Physics, Politics, University of Liverpool
Postgraduate diploma in Nuclear Weapons Policy Studies, Open University
PhD in The Bomb Technologies of the IRA in Relation to Current Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Security Issues, to be awarded by Queens University Belfast

Speciality

Areas of expertise include:
- Nuclear technology, weapons, & proliferation
- CBRNE threat analysis
- Terrorism / counterterrorism measures & equipment
- National nuclear programmes & policies
- Radiological weapons
- Explosives, & infectious diseases Nuclear history
- The IRA
Other areas include:
- Public speaking
- Advisory consultancy on wmd for government & commercial projects
- News commentary & analysis
- Industry spokesman
- Editorial & project management
Speaks at relevant international conferences, lectures & seminars
Frequently asked to give media interviews on NBC-related topics including recent terrorism events & activities

Experience

Written or contributed to leading books on weapons, terrorism & related issues
Headed discussion panels & made educational presentations to governmental & military leaders, university students, police, industry groups
Appears on national-international television & radio news programmes worldwide, & is widely quoted in press
An NBC Consultant to Jane's Information Group contributes articles and reports for a wide range of defence-related research and industry publications, including:
- Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
- Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House)
- Gerson Lehrman Group
- Oxford Analytical Consultancy Group
- R & F International Defence & Security Consultancy
- Strategic Intelligence Review
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
- Aviation Security International
- Asian Military Review
- Military Periscope
- Nato's Nations
- Global Defence Review
- Chemical Biological Warfare Review