About | Editing

My Story

I have a longstanding interest in science communication and enjoy helping researchers communicate complex ideas with clarity. Over the course of my career, I have worked extensively with researchers from a wide range of scientific and cultural backgrounds and value what I learn from their perspectives. I value thoughtful communication, lifelong learning, and making science more accessible to both specialist and general audiences.

Experience Highlights

Freelance scientific editor and writing consultant since 2008.
Thousands of scientific editing assignments completed.
Extensive experience supporting English as an additional language (EAL) scientists.
Long-term collaborations involving grant applications and scientific publications.
Scientific training and research experience in chemistry, molecular sciences, forensics, and environmental sciences.
Internship experience at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (Bangkok).

Editing Contributions

I have edited drafts of thousands of academic journal articles. A selection of published articles acknowledging my editorial contribution can be viewed on Google Scholar.

Personal Publications

Please see my Google Scholar profile.

Professional Memberships

Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd).
Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI).

Scientific Training

PhD, Chemistry, University of Otago.

BSc(Hons), Chemistry, University of Otago.

My research experience includes stable isotope analysis, forensic science, and inorganic synthesis.

Ongoing Professional Development

I regularly undertake professional development in academic editing, scientific communication, indexing, editorial technology, and culturally responsive language practices to remain current with evolving editorial standards and publishing expectations.

Recent Areas of Training:

Academic and plain English editing.
AI and editorial practice.
Indexing theory and application.
Editing Māori-language text in English language documents.
Editorial productivity tools and
Word macros.