Research

With 25 years of experience and expertise, I provide comprehensive scientific research, reviews, expert guidance, desk studies, and a clear interpretation of complex scientific information to my clients. 

Heather Leslie Projects is an SME in the EU Portal Participant Register, enabling participation in research consortia and EU tenders. I have experience in multiple EU projects from FP6 through H2020 as a partner, workpackage leader and project coordinator.

Find examples of my published work on plastics, chemicals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), marine litter, analytical environmental chemistry, QA/QC, risk assessment, (eco)toxicology, ecosystems, water, circular economy, art-science and more.

I develop proposals together with consortium partners, conceptualize, write and edit joint papers with other researchers. I assist companies with recommendations for fit-for-purpose product testing, liaising with laboratories and interpretation of results.  

Scientific research can be combined with consulting, speaking or writing services. Feel free to contact me to discuss scientific initiatives.

Microplastics in cosmetics.  Photo: H.A. Leslie 

Estuarine field work for contaminant assessment.
Photo: P. Leonards

Topics

Plastic and chemical pollution science

  • microplastics, nanoplastics, marine litter
  • chemical pollution
  • (eco)toxicology and health
  • environmental analytical chemistry and QAQC
  • aquatic ecology
  • water quality
  • risk assessment

Interdisciplinary science and applications

  • circular economy, toxic-free by design
  • science-policy-business interface
  • environmental regulatory topics
  • awareness raising
  • stakeholder research
  • interdisciplinary team leadership
  • art-science