Students

There are several PhD and MSc students who contribute significantly to the work of the Burial Research Consortium, from the member institutions.

They include:

Giorgio Blom, PhD student, Staffordshire University

Here is a link to a recent presentation by Giorgio explaining his research:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w64f5jkt18rawkc/J-Kc7TOwka/Giorgio%20Presentation%2022-04-13.pptx


Henry Dick, PhD student, Keele University

PhD Title: Environmental forensics to assist characterisation of contaminated sites

Illegal dumping of waste & subsequent environmental contamination is becoming common & proving problematic worldwide. In order to both detect & characterise dumpsites, a multi-disciplinary environmental forensic approach is appropriate, that combines remote sensing, near-surface geophysics & direct sampling methods.  This project will use a variety of known & suspected dumpsites in the UK as test sites to produce an optimise workflow & protocols to investigate such illegal activities, as well as numerical modelling to characterise their present & future effects. Project outcomes will produce standard operating procedures for such investigations & a highly qualified & experienced Nigerian national qualified at PhD level, who will be able to take his honed skills to investigate sites in Nigeria.