Experience

MassDEP

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Mar 2023 - Present

  Supervisor in the Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) section of the Watershed Planning Program at MassDEP.- Analyze and interpret data to critically review potential water quality criteria in advance of adoption into the regulation.- Review technical literature and prepare reports in support of the triennial review process, as required under the Clean Water Act (CWA).- Coordinate with federal and state agencies, national and regional organizations, and internal MassDEP programs on SWQS issues.- Prepare technical workplans and manage projects to inform development of water quality criteria.- Supervise permanent and temporary staff in the SWQS Section. Show less

• • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Analyst for the Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) section in the Watershed Planning Program at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.



University of Stirling

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honorary Research Fellow

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Led and contributed towards peer-reviewed research manuscripts and grant proposals. Led and contributed towards peer-reviewed research manuscripts and grant proposals.



Enviro-Sat Consulting

• Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Research Consultant

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  Processed biogeochemical and satellite datasets for remote sensing of coastal water products, produced maps for end users, assessed undergraduate student reports, and led completion of research project deliverables. Processed biogeochemical and satellite datasets for remote sensing of coastal water products, produced maps for end users, assessed undergraduate student reports, and led completion of research project deliverables.



University of Stirling

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  Developed the application of satellite remote sensing for monitoring water quality in lakes and coastal waters, and the integration of these data with novel in-situ sensor observations. Developed the application of satellite remote sensing for monitoring water quality in lakes and coastal waters, and the integration of these data with novel in-situ sensor observations.



APEM Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Aquatic Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Completed Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments for surface water quality of lakes, reservoirs and rivers, and managed nutrient and chemical water quality data entry, analysis and reporting for a range of public and private sector clients. Completed Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments for surface water quality of lakes, reservoirs and rivers, and managed nutrient and chemical water quality data entry, analysis and reporting for a range of public and private sector clients.



University of Stirling

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Student

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2016

  PhD research student on remote sensing and bio-geo-optical properties of inland waters, including additional part-time research and teaching assistance for the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. PhD research student on remote sensing and bio-geo-optical properties of inland waters, including additional part-time research and teaching assistance for the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences.



APEM Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Aquatic Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  - Analyzed chemical, nutrient, phytoplankton and zooplankton data for various river, lake and reservoir monitoring projects for water companies, proposed power stations and public bodies. - Calculated loads and generated nutrient budgets for inland water bodies to identify major sources of nutrient loading within the catchment. - Performed Water Framework Directive assessments of chemical data for lakes. - Conducted a literature review and produced a desk study on the control methods for zebra and quagga mussels in the UK water industry. - Reported on water quality results and made management recommendations for various utilities companies and public organizations. - Managed the data entry for water quality and flow results for several projects. - Managed a £8,000 monitoring project for the monitoring of two ponds on the headquarters of a major utilities company, including water quality, phytoplankton, zooplankton, sediment and macroinvertebrate surveys. Show less



Sweco

• Sweden
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Geo-Environmental Scientist

  • Oct 2008 - May 2010

  - Contaminated Land Remediation of a 40 hectare site in the east end of Glasgow for reuse as the Commonwealth Games 2014 Athletes Village. - Hydrogeology Risk Assessment and characterization of contaminant fate and transport in groundwater. - On-site experience working with remediation contractors during soil washing and bioremediation processes. - Contaminated Land Remediation of a 40 hectare site in the east end of Glasgow for reuse as the Commonwealth Games 2014 Athletes Village. - Hydrogeology Risk Assessment and characterization of contaminant fate and transport in groundwater. - On-site experience working with remediation contractors during soil washing and bioremediation processes.