Ankit Patel joined Dstl as an analytical chemist in 2013 and since then has gained extensive experience in instrument analysis of chemical warfare agents, particularly the use of gas chromatography techniques coupled to various detectors. Some of his other areas of interest are developing and validating analytical methods, chemical attribution and chemometrics. Ankit also contributes to the successful performance of internal audits and proficiency tests, allowing the team to maintain its status as UK’s Designated Laboratory under the Chemical Weapons Convention. He is a recipient of a team CSA Commendation award and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC).