Kieran Mccloskey, Phd Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, Gb

Spurn National Nature Reserve

Horncastle, England, United Kingdom

Exeter, Devon

Project title: Assessment of anthropogenic noise impacts on fish reproduction and survivalProject summary:The underwater environment is teeming with natural biotic and abiotic sounds that are essential to survival in marine ecosystems. However, marine noise generated by human activities can interfere with this natural soundscape. Consequently, mounting evidence demonstrates that anthropogenic (human generated) noise has the potential to negatively affect a wide range of marine taxa. The aim of my PhD program is to assess the impacts for fish of two types of anthropogenic noise (impact pile-driving and motorboats) on key life-history processes (reproduction, embryonic development and larval survival) that have direct fitness and ecological implications. Through research-driven mitigation, the negative impacts of noise on fish can be reduced, thus improving population resilience.

Swanage, Dorset

This postgraduate research was collaborated with Natural England and was aimed at investigating the effects of pile-driving noise on black sea bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) nesting in the United Kingdom. During the height of spawning season, our research group assessed the impacts of anthropogenic noise on this commercially valuable and understudied fish species (annual landings of around 200 tonnes in the U.K.).My personal contributions to this project included: methods and study design, risk assessment, ethics approval, literature review, behaviour measurement, field work (boat handling and SCUBA diving), noise trials, data collection, analysis, final reporting, and dissemination of results.

Penryn, Cornwall

The project was collaborated with Natural England and investigates the effects of increased human activity on estuarine bird distribution within the Tamar – Tavy Estuary. This was achieved mainly using GIS and other spatial analysis techniques to assess potential associations between changes in bird distribution and human activity along the Tamar River. My personal contribution mainly consisted of mapping of motorboat and buoy density (human activity) using QGIS, as well as some spatial analysis.

Útila, Honduras

Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions . Research is supported by students who join the programme, to strengthen their CV or resume or collect data for a dissertation or thesis. Academics benefit from funding for high quality fieldwork enabling them to publish papers in peer reviewed journals. This model enables the collection of large temporal and spatial datasets used for assessing the effectiveness of conservation management interventions (opwall.com).Contribution: project supervision (dissertation student), dive supervision, assisted with daily dive operations, assisted with ecology courses and related assessments

Grand Case, St. Martin

• Dive company with two shops located on both Dutch and French sides of St. Martin/St. Maarten• Received professional PADI Dive Master training from experienced dive experts• Lead customers on dives to local dive-sites; assisted with PADI education and training• Gained essential knowledge of SCUBA equipment and boat basics through everyday use/exposure• Promoted safe and environmentally conscious dive practice through instruction and example

Southern Leyte, Philippines

• Nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical ecosystems• Part of government objective to protect 20% of the Philippines marine environment by 2020• Contributed to the assessment of ecosystem health and the setting up of Marine Protected Areas • Underwent intensive training in diving standards, marine ecology, and survey methods• Proficient in the identification of a variety of coral, marine species, and threatening impacts• Conducted several scientific surveys within Sogod Bay, Philippines; data collected was used in reports and proposals • Participated in community outreach programs to promote local education and awareness • Gave presentations on the importance of environmental conservation to local students

Greater New York City Area

• Offers alternative, adjunctive therapies to patients/families receiving care within the oncology department; also contributes to and conducts its own academic research studies• Conducted background research for ongoing, new, and prospective studies• Completed literature reviews, entered and complied data, analyzed statistics, consulted specialists, prepared presentations, and assisted with background writing• Largest project involved a new study on the use of acupuncture as a possible preventative treatment for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy• Started a “treatment guide” detailing studies investigating available interventions

Woodbridge, Va

• Full-time Medical Scribe in the Emergency Department• Worked alongside physicians in the ED to assist and increase efficiency of documentation • Described as great experience for individuals on pre-med track• Recorded patient histories, transcribed details of physical exams, documented procedures, and checked progress of patient evaluation data

Falls Church, Va

• Full-time Emergency Medical Technician in the Emergency Department• Worked at one of the largest level 1 trauma centers in the DC metropolitan area• Responsibilities included: patient care/vitals, IV administration/phlebotomy, EKG’s, cardiac monitoring, and foley catheter placement, wound care, splinting, patient transport, CPR

Blacksburg, Va

• Contributed 30-40 hours a week while a full-time student to providing 24 hour medical service to the Virginia Tech CommunityLeadership Roles:• Team Leader, May 2009 – May 2011: was in charge of a crew of 4 – 8 people, had the overall responsibility of patient care and safety, lead daily training drills and competency evaluations• Secretary, June 2008 – June 2009: maintained annual budget of $1,500 for office supplies, ordered materials as needed, handled all ingoing and outgoing mail, took meeting minutes, was in charge of office organization, and responsible for keeping records and filing documents• New Member Instructor, spring 2010: trained new rescue squad members, prepared work books and presentations, conducted class 3 times a week, administered weekly tests, and assessed competency before final test-out• CPR Instructor: taught at minimum of 2 CPR classes a semester to local community members seeking CPR training, prepared presentations, gave demonstrations, and tested skills

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biological Sciences

Activities and Societies: EUSAC, Exeter Men's Basketball ClubVice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Master’S Degree, Conservation And Biodiversity, Distinction

Activities and Societies: EcoSoc, FXU Basketball Society, EUSAC• Awarded the Global Excellence Scholarship for outstanding academic.

Master'S Degree, Physiology And Biophysics, Distinction

• Focused study on environmental health issues • Investigated connection between nature and personal well-being • Presented on Chinese.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry, Minor In Chemistry, 3.75/4.00 (2:1)

Activities and Societies: Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, American Medical Students Association, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Gamma Delta.