Brocklehurst, an expert in particle characterisation, will be focusing on the development of new particle size and shape standards and look at the development of new instrumentation for precision certification of reference standards and filter calibration.
“I have had the privilege of working with Keith in various capacities over a number of years and am delighted that he has joined the Whitehouse Scientific team,” said Graham Rideal, chief executive officer of Whitehouse Scientific.
Brocklehurst has more than 40 years experience in the analytical chemistry sector and worked in ICI for 28 years in particle characterisation and analytical chemistry roles before moving to measurement specialist LGC in 1998. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and has served on the RSC Particle Characterisation Interest group in various roles since 1989.