Environmental chemical data science

Transforming Complex Chemical Data into Defensible Insight

NonPoint Forensics helps environmental consulting and forensic organizations transform complex chemical measurements into objective, quantitative evidence through advanced multivariate data analysis.

You provide the chemical data.
We reveal the evidence within it.

Why we exist

Bridging the Gap

Modern analytical chemistry can generate extraordinary amounts of chemical information. Yet translating those high-dimensional datasets into clear, scientifically defensible conclusions remains a significant challenge.

NonPoint Forensics was founded to bridge this gap. We specialize in the quantitative interpretation of complex chemical data, transforming high-dimensional analytical measurements into objective evidence that supports environmental investigations, forensic evaluations, and technical decision-making.

We bridge the gap from complex chemical data to informed decision-making using robust, transparent, and scientifically defensible multivariate analysis.

Diagram showing chemical data transformed through advanced data science, scientific expertise, and robust analyses into defensible interpretation, clear communication, and actionable insight.

What we do

Solving High-Dimensional Chemical Problems

Our analytical workflows reveal structure, resolve mixtures, and convert complex chemical measurements into quantitative evidence that can support technically rigorous decisions.

Ordination plot illustrating meaningful latent structure in complex chemical data.

01 · Reveal structure

Reveal Hidden Structure

Identify patterns, gradients, and relationships embedded within complex chemical datasets that conventional analyses often overlook.

Heatmap illustrating the deconvolution of mixed chemical signals.

02 · Resolve mixtures

Resolve Complex Mixtures

Separate overlapping chemical signals into interpretable components to better understand sources, formulations, and environmental processes.

Mass-to-charge ratio versus retention time plot illustrating diagnostic chemical fingerprints.

03 · Support decisions

Support Defensible Decisions

Transform analytical measurements into quantitative evidence for sample comparison, forensic evaluation, anomaly detection, and technical communication.

Leadership

Expertise Behind the Work

NonPoint Forensics combines specialized expertise in high-dimensional chemical data analysis with experienced operational leadership, project management, and responsive client engagement.

Gerrad Jones, founder and principal scientist of NonPoint Forensics

Gerrad Jones, PhD

Founder & Principal Scientist

Dr. Jones is an environmental engineer specializing in high-dimensional chemical data analysis, multivariate statistics, machine learning, and environmental forensics. With more than 20 years of experience in multivariate analysis, he develops practical, transparent analytical frameworks that convert complex chemical measurements into objective evidence for environmental and forensic applications.

Rachel Jones, co-founder and director of operations at NonPoint Forensics

Rachel Jones, PhD

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Dr. Jones brings a background in project management and administration, with expertise in partnership development, scientific and technical writing, and project coordination. At NonPoint Forensics, she oversees operations and client engagement, helping ensure that each project is delivered efficiently and supported by responsive, high-quality service from initial consultation through final deliverables.