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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Development of energy and material services concept,environmental ethics and sustainable development in the context of natural resource use and management.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Energy and Material Services, Sustainable policy, Environmental Ethics and Philosophy

Castilla - La Mancha, Spain

Bogotá Colombia

Director of the Pregraduate Energy Engineering ProgrammeLead Researcher in Sustainable Energy and MiningLecturer of pregraduate and postgraduate modules: Renewable Energy and an Alternative Vision of Sustainable Energy Technologies.

Bogota

Principal researcher on Colombia's non-renewable mineral resources, mining and exergy.Principal researcher on renewable energy policy.Leader of the internationalisation project to enhance the university's name and reputation outside of Colombia through collaborations with Universidad Zaragoza, Spain, University of Juba, South Sudan, UNSW, Australia and Universidad Central Venezuela. I also enhance publicity through my publications in North American magazine America's Quarterly.Assistant researcher on sustainable transport and water treatment.

Bogota

Designing and writing (in Spanish) of the post grad teaching material for the Environmental Audit module Part I and II including concepts, tools, techniques and systems (ISO; EMAS and PREAD) and the post grad module of Environmental Consultancy.

Zaragoza, Spain

Academic Editor, Advisor and Translator of Thanatia: The Destiny of the Earth's Mineral Resources by Antonio and Alicia Valero. Published by World Scientific Press.Role involved:- Re-writing of and supporting the development of associated webpage content and style- Design and writing of newsletters- Development of strategy to attract more internet traffic and members.- Development of marketing plan for Exergoecology brand.- Leading or participation in research projects relating to the area of energy, and industrial ecology: energy, environment, resource, minerals and water.- Writing, assessment and development of academic content. Technical quality enhancement of both scientific and engineering content- Technical English language correction: style structure and fluidity. Formal Spanish to English translations.

Zaragoza, Spain

Designed, planned, taught and evaluated "English for Professionals of the Energy Sector". Focuses on increasing employment opportunities through the development of CVs, cover letters, internet job searches, group and individual presentations. Also work based scenarios and job interview techinique.

China, Hangzhou

Researcher of Small Hydropower Development worldwide for the Small Hydropower Development Report (IC-SHP, UNIDO) which involves various country profiles examining the Electricity Sector, Renewable Energy Policy, SHP legislation, Hydro Resource Potential, Challenges and Barriers to SHPCo author of SHP Asia: Timor-Leste, North Korea, Myanmar, Thailand and China.Co-author of SHP Africa: Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria Egypt, South Sudan, Liberia, Central African Republic, SudanCo-author of West Asia/Middle East: Georgia, ArmeniaAuthor of country profile: AlgeriaPrincipal researcher, acting on behalf of IC-SHP and the Chinese Ministry of Water Resources on the role of hydropower in maintaining the environmental integrity of the embryonic Chinese carbon market.Copyeditor.

Mazlauki, Zemgales, Latvia

An investigation ascertaining the possibility of a sustainable future in rural Latvia. The research involved a practical exploration of the potential of: - Renewable Energy Generation (Wind/Solar) - Energy efficiency through electricity savings, U-value calculations and insulation - Land Management, planning permission and EU funds - The challenge of eco-modernisation and the compliance with Latvian national law and EU directives - Troubleshooting: Of unexplained electricity costs and other strange incidents which inhibit the successful application of sustainability.

United Kingdom

As an independently contracted consultant I contributed to the standardisation of processes, waste management and environment control of suppliers for both land and sea transportation.

Lynton, Devon

Lee Abbey Conference & Outdoor Centre | Lynton, Devon Undertaking of the ISO 14001 process in a site located in Exmoor National Park • Emergency Procedures, chemical spills, fires, etc • Health and Safety• Advising the operations manager on environmental legislation and ACoP The modification and development of Natural England’s High Level Stewardship Teaching and undertaking guided tours on the geology, fauna and flora endemic to the region, including in Primary Schools. Directing teams on the conservation ethos of Lee Abbey, the norms of Exmoor National Park and highlighting the need for environmental awareness, energy efficiency, eco-design and the potential of the utilisation of renewable energy.

United Arab Emirates

The impact of increased awareness of environmental issues on the behaviour of climate change contributing behaviour in Emirati nationals.

Falmouth, Cornwall

Investigation of the possibilities of obtaining ISO 14001. Responsibilities included the writing of the Environmental Statement and Policy. Also the reccomendations for putting it into practice. Colaboration with the marketing team to improve environmental Communications with clients and suppliers.

Phd Sustainable Energy Systems - Mit Portugal

European Masters In Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy, 8,2 Notable (Merit)

European Masters in Renewable Energy (Masters Europeo en Energías Renovables) Awarded Partial Grant courtesy of CEMEX for recognition.

Environmental Studies

Research into Eco-Literacy in Rural Costa Rica

Msc Environment And Business, Distinction

Awarded Conoco-Phillips Environmental Award for Best Academic Performance in the Environmental Subject and the Abertay Award for Best.

Bsc Environmental Science And Technology, First Class Honours

Award for Greatest Academic Achievement 2008 Modules include: Year 1 Modules Introduction to Environment and Society; Introduction.

Brazilian Portuguese