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Hydrologist

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Hydrogeologist with expertise in field-based investigations of hydrodynamics, cohesive sediment transport, and stratigraphy. Training undertaken at University of California and United States Geological Survey. Currently I am developing methods to measure suspended-sediment loads by particle size in rivers draining to the Great Barrier Reef. I have conducted field work in Antarctica, Australia, Texas, and California collecting and analysing data from ADCPs, multiparameter water quality sondes, in-situ laser diffractometers, marine and terrestrial seismic surveys, marine and terrestrial cores, ground penetrating radar, differential GPS surveys, and field mapping. I have developed innovative geologic proxies for reconstructing past sea level from microbial mats and drought from lake sediments using machine-learning algorithms. During my employment at USGS our team identified a needed correction for the measurement of suspended-sediment loads. My doctoral research focused on understanding how coastal environments and the hydrosphere will respond to changes in climate and sea level expected over the next century.