Australian Research Network in Analytical Science (ARNAS)

Analytical science embraces all forms of quantitative chemical measurements and analysis, including chemometrics and chemical metrology.  The field covers fundamental research on new ways to measure chemical species, the development of new analytical techniques and instrumentation, and the application of these developments to solve particular problems.  Analytical science therefore impacts on many other areas of science, such as from medicine to mining, from the environment to forensics, plastics to pharmaceuticals, and foods to fuels.  Australia has a proud history in analytical science, with the invention of the atomic absorption spectrometer and the flame ionisation detector being two noteworthy examples.  Australian analytical scientists have necessarily developed niches by specialisation in areas of strength, sometimes causing a decline in communication and the exchange of ideas.

The Australian Research Network in Analytical Science (ARNAS) aims to provide national coordination of research in analytical science, coverage of the newest developments, and the pooling of expertise, research facilities and resources.  ARNAS also aims to provide rapid dissemination of research outcomes to practitioners in Australia and to stimulate effective collaboration between researchers and the wider user group.

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