About us
What we do
Group 18 Consultancy Ltd is an independent company based in Macclesfield (UK).
We provide specialised consulting services for academic and industrial research in the field of noble gas analysis. With deep technical expertise and hands-on laboratory experience, we support researchers and institutions in optimizing analytical performance of their instruments, improving reliability, and accelerating scientific outcomes.
Our services cover the full research workflow, from laboratory design to data publication. We offer expert instrument troubleshooting and performance diagnostics, helping clients resolve technical challenges and minimize downtime. We also advise on laboratory method development and improvement, including preparation line design tailored to specific analytical applications.
In addition, we support scientific communication by assisting with the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant proposals, ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and strong alignment with funding and publication standards.
For laboratories seeking to enhance capabilities, we provide guidance on instrument modification, system upgrades, and methodological innovations to improve precision, efficiency, and long-term performance.
By combining practical laboratory insight with scientific rigor, we help our clients strengthen their research infrastructure and achieve high-quality results in noble gas geochemistry.
Meet the Consultant
Dr Lorraine Ruzie-Hamilton is a globally recognised analytical geochemist and noble gas mass-spectrometry specialist with almost 20 years of experience across academia and industry. She supports laboratories and organisations in addressing complex technical challenges, optimising instrumentation performance, and developing robust analytical strategies.
She provides expert consulting in instrument troubleshooting, performance optimisation, laboratory strategy, and user training for noble gas mass spectrometry, helping clients improve data quality and maximise the long-term value of their analytical capabilities.
Her consulting approach is practical, collaborative, and results-driven, enabling laboratories to operate with confidence, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.