Brett T.

Brett T. has a diverse and extensive work experience in various scientific and academic roles. Brett is currently the Chief Scientist and Co-Founder at FloraTrace, Inc. since May 2020. Prior to this, they held several positions at the University of Utah, including Adjunct Assistant Professor and Research Assistant Professor in the School of Biological Sciences from 2009 to 2019. During this time, they facilitated technology transfer, conducted chemical research on industrial hemp, and coordinated industrial hemp testing. Brett also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biology from 2009 to 2010, where they communicated research findings, managed laboratory instruments, and chaired scientific sessions at conferences.

From 2017 to 2021, Brett T. worked as an Associate Project Scientist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, within the Institute of Marine Sciences. Here, they developed new organic geochemistry techniques and fostered collaborations between UCSC and the USGS. Additionally, they managed funding and co-developed an outreach program for underrepresented STEM transfer students.

Brett was also an Affiliate Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from 2017 to 2019. Prior to these positions, Brett T. worked at IsoForensics Inc. as a Senior Research Scientist from 2011 to 2016, where they conducted applied research, developed analytical methods, and provided forensic analysis for law enforcement agencies. Brett also held the role of Research Scientist from 2009 to 2011, focusing on developing novel methods for GC-IRMS analysis.

Brett T. started their career at Yale University, where they served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2003 to 2008 and a Graduate Teaching Fellow from 2004 to 2008. Brett conducted research and taught classes during this time. Prior to Yale, they worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Field Research Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington, where they conducted laboratory analysis and organized field campaigns.

Overall, Brett T. has a strong background in scientific research, technology transfer, laboratory management, funding management, and teaching.

Brett T. has a strong educational background in the field of Geochemistry. In 2003, they received their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Geological Sciences from Indiana University Bloomington. Subsequently, they pursued higher education at Yale University. In 2005, they completed their Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in Geochemistry. Brett continued their academic journey at Yale University, where they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Geochemistry. As of now, there is no end year provided for any of their educational qualifications, suggesting that they may still be involved in academia or research.