Academia
High‑quality analytical science for academic research, publication, and collaboration
At Origin Analytical, we support universities, geological surveys, and research institutions worldwide with high‑precision, publication‑ready geochemical and materials analysis. Alongside our commercial work, we are expanding our role in academic and applied research, including emerging areas such as carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Why work with us?
- Publication-ready data
We deliver traceable, defensible datasets suitable for peer‑reviewed publications, theses, and grant reporting. - Fast turnaround without compromising quality
Our laboratory is optimized for efficiency, ensuring rapid delivery for time‑critical research projects. - Flexible, competitive pricing
We offer university‑competitive pricing, with options for collaborative projects, student work, and bulk sample programmes. - Academic collaboration & expertise
With staff experienced in PhD and postdoctoral research, we understand the demands of academic work and can support method development, data interpretation, and publication.
Areas of academic support
We are actively supporting research projects in:
- Geochemistry & Geochronology
- ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, handheld XRF, LIBS
- Trace element geochemistry
- Provenance and tectonic studies
- Geophysics & Rock Properties
- Magnetic susceptibility and physical property measurements
- Geological survey sample characterisation
- Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Research
- Analysis of reservoir rocks, seals, and associated materials
- Geochemical characterisation for carbon storage and subsurface studies
- Materials & Environmental Science
- Glass and industrial material analysis
- Environmental and contamination studies
- Isotopic analysis
- C-O analysis
- Re-Os analysis
- U/Pb zircon analysis
- U/Pb garnet, titanite, apatite analysis
- U/Pb Carbonate dating
- Ar-Ar dating
Custom / Bespoke Research Projects
We can design tailored analytical workflows and provide training or collaborative input for complex research challenges.
Quality you can trust
- Participation in GeoPT proficiency testing schemes
- Operates under a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015
- Delivery of externally validated, reproducible results
We don’t just provide analytical services, we build long‑term research collaborations, including:
- Supporting grant-funded projects
- Co-developing analytical methods
- Enabling student research and co-supervision
- Encouraging and supporting publication of results
What our academic partners say
“We have been working with Origin Analytical for several years on heavy mineral and Raman analysis to support our research into stratigraphic correlation and provenance of glacial deposits. Throughout this time, they have consistently provided high-quality data with excellent turnaround times, even for larger sample batches. Their responsiveness and willingness to accommodate project requirements have been particularly valuable in keeping our research on schedule. We consider Origin Analytical to be a reliable analytical partner and would recommend them to other research groups requiring robust and timely mineralogical data.”
Dr Henry Loope & Dr Jose Luis Antinao
Indiana Geological & Water Survey, Indiana University
“Working with Origin Analytical has been a revelation, allowing us to use our research capabilities to help provide data for industry needs without having to make the connections. We are able to earn useful research money by doing analyses that are academically interesting to us and easily fit within our lab schedule. The staff are professional and understand the needs and restrictions of both industry and academia, which is a rare find. They also encourage publication of results, and we are co-supervising research students together, so it is a real collaboration as well as a service provision”
Dr Craig Storey
Portsmouth University
“I am writing to thank Origin Analytical for the great service we have just received. We recently submitted a large set of shale samples for XRF analysis. The turnaround was excellent, the data quality superb and the team at Origin could not have been more helpful throughout.”
Dr Chris Greenwell
Durham University
Let’s discuss your research!
Whether your work focuses on geochemistry, geophysics, carbon storage, environmental science, or materials analysis, we can provide reliable data, fast turnaround, and collaborative support.
Contact us to discuss your project or request a quote.
