Martin Hilton
About Martin Hilton
Martin Hilton is a Managing Scientist and Environmental Fate Specialist at Exponent, with extensive expertise in environmental exposure assessments and chemical regulation. He has served as a UK expert at EU pesticide meetings and has a strong academic background in Chemistry and Environmental Geochemistry.
Work at Exponent
Martin Hilton has been employed at Exponent as a Managing Scientist and Environmental Fate Specialist since 2012. In this role, he focuses on providing scientific and strategic consultation related to environmental exposure assessments. His expertise includes study monitoring, data evaluation, and dossier drafting, particularly utilizing FOCUS models. His position allows him to advise clients on the regulatory aspects of chemicals under both National and EU legislation.
Education and Expertise
Martin Hilton holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST), where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Geochemistry from the University of Leeds, completing his studies from 1999 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental fate and chemical regulation.
Background
Martin Hilton attended Matthew Murray High School in Leeds from 1988 to 1993. Following his secondary education, he pursued higher education in chemistry and environmental geochemistry, leading to his current role in environmental science. Prior to joining Exponent, he worked as an analytical chemist and researcher at the UK government's Centre for Ecology, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) for three years.
Achievements
During his tenure at the UK's Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) and Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD), Martin Hilton served as the UK nominated expert at EU pesticide PRAPeR meetings and biocide technical meetings. His contributions in these roles have been significant in shaping discussions and decisions regarding pesticide and biocide regulations in the EU.