2004–date Ph.D.
in Environmental Engineering
Imperial College London, London
Research Project:
Low-temperature nucleation of ferric arsenate for the safe
disposal of arsenic.
Skills developed:
·
Independent research has developed analytical thought and
the ability to work autonomously to manage small tasks in a
long-term project effectively.
·
It has also enabled liaison with people to achieve results.
·
Interpersonal skills have been developed in an international
department.
·
Long report writing has been developed with the writing of a
thesis, as well as a number of consultancy reports to
industry.
·
This has also enabled collaboration with senior academic
staff, senior industrial partners and peers.
2002–2003
M.Sc. Soils and Environmental Pollution (Merit)
University of Reading, Reading
Modules included:
Environmental law, Geostatistical analysis of soils data,
and Risk assessment.
Skills developed:
Regular group working in teams of 3–6 improved my ability to
build effective working relationships. Independent project
work developed my analytical thought, numeracy and ability
to manage projects effectively.
1999–2002
B.Sc. (Hon’s) Environmental Earth Science (Upper Second
Class)
University of Reading, Reading
Modules included:
Geochemistry, Geology, and Soil Science.
1997–1999 A-level:
Environmental Science (B), Geography (B)
AS-level:
Geology (D)
Fieldwork
Czech Republic, 2005: 10 days sample collection for
Ph.D. research.
Devon & Cornwall, 2005: 3 days sample collection for Ph.D.
research.
Laboratory
University of Wales, Bangor, 2006: Visited the Bangor
Acidophile Research Team (BART) to learn advanced
microbiological techniques. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD);
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM); Fourier-Transform
Infra-Red spectroscopy (FT-IR).
Teaching
Imperial College London, 2005–2006: Demonstrated on
M.Sc. Environmental Diagnosis wetland case study module, and
3 day fieldtrip to Yorkshire.
Text formatting and office computing
LATEX,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Training courses
Natural History Museum, London: Mineralogical Society
Training Workshop in Electron
Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) in Mineral Sciences (February
2006).
Academic
2005 - 2007: Stanley Elmore Fellowship from the
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
2004 - 2007: Industrial CASE award Anglo American plc.
2004: Hilary Bauerman Trust - departmental financial support for
field work to the Czech Republic
2002: NERC studentship (50%) - M.Sc. Soils & Environmental
Pollution, University of Reading
Societies
2000–2001: University of Reading Mens Football Club —
Social Secretary: attended committee meetings, arranged socials,
formal dinners and helped organize fund-raising activities such
as 5-aside tournament.
2005
Lewis, R.A.
et al.
(2005) Arsenic in the Environment with Reference to Mining
Operations (Confidential Report - Anglo American Plc.) p.
137
2005
Lewis, R.A.
et al.
(2005) Mercury in the Environment with Reference to Mining
Operations (Confidential Report - Anglo American Plc.) p.
118
2006
Lewis, R.A.
et al.
(2006) Chagres Area Soil Profile and Associated Water Well
Geochemistry (Confidential Report - Anglo American Plc.) p.
135
2006
Lewis, R.A.
et al.
(2006) Arsenic, Mercury & Pesticides — Comparative Effects on
Human Health (Confidential Report - Anglo American Plc.) p.
62
Submitted
Sephton, M.A., Plant, J.A. and
Lewis, R.A.
(Submitted) Legacy Mercury over Europe (Science of the
Total Environment)
Sport
I play a number of team sports and also enjoy a
number of individual pursuits such as snowboarding, and hiking.
Played football for university throughout undergraduate and
masters degree’s, and have played in university team and
departmental 5-a-side team during my current studies.
Travel
I enjoy experiencing new places and cultures. Spent
3 months travelling around Asia, Australia and New Zealand
during my year out (between M.Sc. and Ph.D.). I also travelled
through Europe during vacation of my undergraduate degree.
Other
I enjoy reading, theatre, music and cooking.
Available on request.
Date
of Birth:
24/06/1981
Nationality:
British
Driving License:
Full for 3 years
Professional Membership:
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining: Postgraduate
Student Member
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