John Watling holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science (Geology), Diploma of Imperial College (Mining Geology and Geochemistry) and Doctor of Philosophy (Mining Geology and Geochemistry) from Imperial College, the University of London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Chartered Chemist, Chartered Scientist and Registered Analytical Chemist. He has over 35 years experience in instrument design, analytical chemistry and geochemistry and the application of these areas in Forensic Science, the exploration industry, academia, research, government service and consultancy. Dr Watling is Winthrop Professor of Forensic and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Western Australia and Chief Scientist at TSW Analytical.