David Cousins Email & Phone Number

Urbana, Il, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

United States

>NASA/NSF funded project at a Tier-1 research University. The research includes (1) evaluation ofautomated segmentation from outcrop images, and (2) synthesis of GIS, remotes sensing, landcover,and climate models from Mars to generate a sedimentary facies model.>Analysis and interpretation of satellite datasets (stereo CTX, HiRISE, MOLA, CRISM); remotely sensed geological outcrops of Mars (Curiosity rover); Martian global climate models (MarsWRF, MRAMS).>Beta test and… Show more >NASA/NSF funded project at a Tier-1 research University. The research includes (1) evaluation ofautomated segmentation from outcrop images, and (2) synthesis of GIS, remotes sensing, landcover,and climate models from Mars to generate a sedimentary facies model.>Analysis and interpretation of satellite datasets (stereo CTX, HiRISE, MOLA, CRISM); remotely sensed geological outcrops of Mars (Curiosity rover); Martian global climate models (MarsWRF, MRAMS).>Beta test and cross-validate software developed for the automated characterization of Martianlandforms crucial in facies model production.>Apply machine learning tools to automatically interpret key features of geological outcrops. The projectwill expand sedimentological datasets crucial in reservoir, seismic, and planetary studies.>Synthesize data and prepare scientific manuscripts includes generating original text and publicationquality figures. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

>Industry sponsored position (Shell E&P) at a Tier-1 research University. A multi-objective project focussing on environmental system response to allogenic forcings. Application to enhanced assignment of petrophysical properties that lend to architecturally realistic reservoir models in a targeted play (EGoM). Requires on-time reporting to stakeholder. >Analysis and interpretation of 4D multispectral datasets (stereo Worldview, Sentinel, Landsat, ASTER, GDEM); 2D ground-penetrating… Show more >Industry sponsored position (Shell E&P) at a Tier-1 research University. A multi-objective project focussing on environmental system response to allogenic forcings. Application to enhanced assignment of petrophysical properties that lend to architecturally realistic reservoir models in a targeted play (EGoM). Requires on-time reporting to stakeholder. >Analysis and interpretation of 4D multispectral datasets (stereo Worldview, Sentinel, Landsat, ASTER, GDEM); 2D ground-penetrating radar volumes; regional-scale virtual geological models; global climate models; continental-scale environmental proxy data. >Sample collection and processing. Disciplines include geochronology (OSL), petrography, mineralogy (XRD rietveld), granulometry (CAMSIZER), geochemistry (ICP-MS).>Lead two international projects (Oman) conducted remotely over the Covid-19 pandemic. Training of non-technical staff on the use of specialised equipment and accurate scientific data collection. Required full-time oversight and on-demand communications in a logistically difficult setting. Projects completed on-time, within budget and exceeded minimum targets.>Lead three regional-scale domestic field projects (Utah). UAV capture and production of high-quality calibrated virtual geological models utilized in (1) training database for key stakeholder; (2) aeolian sequence stratigraphy as predictor for targeted reservoir. Projects completed on-time, within budget and exceeded minimum targets. Show less

United Kingdom

-Industry sponsored position with full scholarship, Basin Dynamics Research Group (BDRG). The project utilized a range of digitally based systems to capture and analyse spatial data in order to unravel aeolian system evolution with application to sub-surface reservoir characterisation. Completed ahead of schedule.-Co-lead two international field-based studies in the southwestern USA. Sedimentology and stratigraphy focus, aided by UAV data capture. Limited budget demanded extensive remote… Show more -Industry sponsored position with full scholarship, Basin Dynamics Research Group (BDRG). The project utilized a range of digitally based systems to capture and analyse spatial data in order to unravel aeolian system evolution with application to sub-surface reservoir characterisation. Completed ahead of schedule.-Co-lead two international field-based studies in the southwestern USA. Sedimentology and stratigraphy focus, aided by UAV data capture. Limited budget demanded extensive remote camping in challenging environments. Collaborated with four doctoral candidates. Partially entailed demonstration of geological concepts to undergraduate scholars during their annual field excursion. Completed on-time and within budget.-Captured, built and interpreted database of 20+ virtual geological models. Resulting geometry statistics and field-based interpretation translate into volumetric training images useful in industrial reservoir modelling. Involved beta testing of modelling software.-Co-created and ran workshop on digital geological modelling. Trained undergraduate and postgraduate students on data capture, streamlined model production (python script) and interpretation.-Collaborated with industrial partner to QC and calibrate 4D multispectral satellite datasets.-Awarded grants to attend two international scientific conferences to communicate results to broad audiences above, below, and lateral to my expertise level. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Full-time position for the year of 2009, part-time from 2010 with the start of my undergraduate degreeMain Job Functions:-Develop and maintain product exposure locally & internationally-Formulate advertisements for existing and new products -Develop and maintain website-Coordinate exhibitions locally & internationally-Establish new sales channels -Administrate tender applications

Geology Department

Sample preparation for PhD and M.Sc. students include:Rock crushing, milling, washing, magnetic mineral removal with Frantz, heavy mineral separation (using LST fastfloat), LST recovery,SEM preparation includes: zircon picking and mounting (using Zeiss Axioplan 2 Compound Microscope), mould preparation and polishing, carbon coating.Training includes:SEM JEOL 5600, equipped with EDS & a Centaurus backscatter/cathodoluminesenceThermoFisher X-Series II Laser ablation ICP-MS… Show more Sample preparation for PhD and M.Sc. students include:Rock crushing, milling, washing, magnetic mineral removal with Frantz, heavy mineral separation (using LST fastfloat), LST recovery,SEM preparation includes: zircon picking and mounting (using Zeiss Axioplan 2 Compound Microscope), mould preparation and polishing, carbon coating.Training includes:SEM JEOL 5600, equipped with EDS & a Centaurus backscatter/cathodoluminesenceThermoFisher X-Series II Laser ablation ICP-MS utilised for U-Pb dating of zircon Panalytical X-PertPro X-Ray Diffractometer Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

-Rapid career advancement aided by intensive leadership training from a retail sales position, to management level in two years. -Lead team to achieve seamless operations and sales for leisure travel accounts by implementing training and benchmarks. -Reinvented a refurbished store suffering from poor performance to achieve profit within a year of operation. -Hired, trained, and developed two employees. Set aggressive team goals, delegated tasks, and managed team performance against… Show more -Rapid career advancement aided by intensive leadership training from a retail sales position, to management level in two years. -Lead team to achieve seamless operations and sales for leisure travel accounts by implementing training and benchmarks. -Reinvented a refurbished store suffering from poor performance to achieve profit within a year of operation. -Hired, trained, and developed two employees. Set aggressive team goals, delegated tasks, and managed team performance against target metrics and deadlines. Individual Achievements with Flight Centre SA:-Career progression to Team Leader within 2 years -Leading new store into profit after 3 months trade-High Achiever (commission transfer of R600k during financial year) Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Sourcing suppliers, contract negotiation; maintaining relations; inventory flow; job planning; job costing; international freighting; communication to relevant departments Warehouse managementVehicle fleet managementAdministration duties

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Facies Distribution And Cyclicity In Aeolian Systems

Activities and Societies: Member of the Basin Dynamics Research Group (BDRG); International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS).

Master’S Degree, Geochemistry And Sedimentology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Member of PRIMOR (Post-graduate Research in Iron and Manganese Ore Resources) Member of Rocsoc (Rhodes Geology.

Bachelor’S Degree, Geology, B.Sc. (Hons)

Activities and Societies: Member of Rocsoc (Rhodes Geology Society) Student member of GSSA B.Sc. Geology Honors Degree Course work.

Bachelor’S Degree, Geology And Environmental Management, B.Sc.

Activities and Societies: Member of students chapter of South African Society for Economic Geologists (SASEG) Undergraduate B.Sc. degree.

Certificate, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management

Part-time course completed while working at Intertherm

Certificate, Pastel Accounting

Part-time course completed while working at Intertherm

High School, Grade 12

Higher Grade English – D; Afrikaans - D Physical Science – C; Mathematics - C Business Economics – C; Geography – C Aggregate 1200 – 1439.