Consistent data processing between different laboratories across the world is of paramount importance for direct data comparisons, ensuring high-quality data and minimizing errors in data processing and uncertainty propagations. Recently, the ICP-Base software was developed by Sebastian Stumpf at the University of Bern. ICP-Base is an open-source, user-friendly, MATLAB-based software to process LA-ICP-MS data.
This project aims to expand the ICP-Base software framework with new modules to process MC-ICP-MS isotope data. The first stage of the project consists of trace element analysis via LA-ICP-MS on a range of georeference materials. This will establish firmer constraints on georeference values and will aid in understanding the ICP-Base software architecture and existing data processing workflow. Further Fe isotope analysis via MC-ICP-MS on the same materials builds the basis for becoming familiar with MC-ICP-MS data formats, interference corrections and understanding what contributes to uncertainties. The second stage of the project focuses on implementing a data processing workflow in ICP-Base for MC-ICP-MS isotope analyses, effectively extending the software for widespread public use.
The project will include programming in the MATLAB App Designer, and chromatography (cleanlab) + MC-ICP-MS analyses and LA-ICP-MS analyses. .
In collaboration with also with Sebastian Stumpf and Robert Webster
Advisors: Prof. Suzette Timmerman, PD Dr. Martin Wille
University: BE