About JSE
JSE Consulting in the web site for J.S. Enterprises of Ponca City ("JSE," established 1999). Originally, JSE provided analytical services, sampling, bench scale testing, field trials, proof of concept testing, and technical support for the chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum industries based on my 25 years prior experience as an analytical chemist.
With B.S. degrees in chemistry and in biology, pursuing further education resulted in a M.S. in forensic science/criminalistics, 240 hours of formal microscopy training (McCrone Research Institute), and a Ph.D. in soil science. My dissertation research was the study of phytoliths from grasslands and buried A-horizons. My course work was on campus. The actual dissertation laboratory work was conducted at the JSE facility as the necessary equipment was not available on campus.
Phytolith analysis is the pinnacle of my career, as it combines my lifelong interest in archeology with chemistry, biology, forensic science/criminalistics, and soil science. JSE's approach is different from that of some other laboratories in that we try to recover and evaluate all of the data available from the samples processed, and tailor the final report to fully present and interpret the specific project's data. My emphasis is on thoroughness and accuracy for every sample rather than simply clearing the backlog as quickly as possible.
Thus, rather than just providing numerical phytolith results or a rubber stamped report and signing off--I illustrate significant items found while examining the sand fraction, and I also check the clay fraction for phytolith carryover/loss. Significant unidentified particles found during phytolith counting and examination are illustrated for future reference. Images of the procedures used as well as various observations made during sample processing are included in the final project report.
The particular laboratory protocol used at JSE results in the > 2 micron biogenic silica fraction (i.e., phytoliths, diatoms, sponge spicules, statospores) all being recovered in a single biogenic fraction. As you study my recent reports (such as Long View and Opossum Creek) you will suddenly realize that I am recovering biogenic silica particles up to 250+ microns long in my silt fraction isolates (silt is defined as 2-50 micron particle size). The procedural step changes that I made in sample preparation greatly improves biogenic silica recovery, and is based on my prior decades of experience working as a professional analytical chemist.
I would be glad to discuss your project needs and goals with you, and to help evaluate if our analytical services can meaningfully contribute to and advance your project.
Thank you for your interest!
Byron
JSE Consulting in the web site for J.S. Enterprises of Ponca City ("JSE," established 1999). Originally, JSE provided analytical services, sampling, bench scale testing, field trials, proof of concept testing, and technical support for the chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum industries based on my 25 years prior experience as an analytical chemist.
With B.S. degrees in chemistry and in biology, pursuing further education resulted in a M.S. in forensic science/criminalistics, 240 hours of formal microscopy training (McCrone Research Institute), and a Ph.D. in soil science. My dissertation research was the study of phytoliths from grasslands and buried A-horizons. My course work was on campus. The actual dissertation laboratory work was conducted at the JSE facility as the necessary equipment was not available on campus.
Phytolith analysis is the pinnacle of my career, as it combines my lifelong interest in archeology with chemistry, biology, forensic science/criminalistics, and soil science. JSE's approach is different from that of some other laboratories in that we try to recover and evaluate all of the data available from the samples processed, and tailor the final report to fully present and interpret the specific project's data. My emphasis is on thoroughness and accuracy for every sample rather than simply clearing the backlog as quickly as possible.
Thus, rather than just providing numerical phytolith results or a rubber stamped report and signing off--I illustrate significant items found while examining the sand fraction, and I also check the clay fraction for phytolith carryover/loss. Significant unidentified particles found during phytolith counting and examination are illustrated for future reference. Images of the procedures used as well as various observations made during sample processing are included in the final project report.
The particular laboratory protocol used at JSE results in the > 2 micron biogenic silica fraction (i.e., phytoliths, diatoms, sponge spicules, statospores) all being recovered in a single biogenic fraction. As you study my recent reports (such as Long View and Opossum Creek) you will suddenly realize that I am recovering biogenic silica particles up to 250+ microns long in my silt fraction isolates (silt is defined as 2-50 micron particle size). The procedural step changes that I made in sample preparation greatly improves biogenic silica recovery, and is based on my prior decades of experience working as a professional analytical chemist.
I would be glad to discuss your project needs and goals with you, and to help evaluate if our analytical services can meaningfully contribute to and advance your project.
Thank you for your interest!
Byron