Sean Ruffell Email & Phone Number

Brighton, Gb

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Marine Geophysicist interpreting geophysical datasets, supporting the energy transition.

Wallingford, England, United Kingdom

Geoscientist within Fugro's Marine Geoconsultancy. I interpret geophysical data to identify geohazards in the shallow geology for offshore infrastructure projects including Offshore Wind Farms (OWF), Oil and Gas (O+G) projects and submarine cables/ pipelines. Typical geohazard assessments include (but not limited to) identifying the potential for boulders, shallow gas, shallow fluid flow, faults and mass transport deposits/ events.

Durham, United Kingdom

Researcher in Marine Geo-science at the University of Durham. I worked on a variety of projects including: - Using time-lapse surveys to reveal the patterns and processes of erosion by exceptionally large turbidity currents within the Congo Submarine Canyon. My key role was to quantify and categorising the erosion caused by two extremely large turbidity currents known as 'flushing' events'. These same flows were also responsible for the destruction of 3 subsea telecommunication cables linking South Africa with Europe.- I collaborated with electrical engineers at Newcastle University to develop and test a conductivity sensor that is able to directly measure suspended sediment concentrations within turbidity currents. This will help us understand how these turbidity currents erode and exchange sediment with the seabed, as well as understand their deposit types and geometry. We deployed this sensor in Bute Inlet, Canada, where the sensor successfully recorded the increase in sediment concentration as a result of a flank collapse and associated turbidity current.- Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) data acquisition of daily repeat bathymetric surveys at the head of Bute Inlet, British Columbia. These surveys ranged in depth from the extremely shallow ~3m to ~190m as we focussed on the delta lip. We also deployed a variety of sensors focussed on the delta lip, with the aim of monitoring the trigger/ initiation of a turbidity current.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Teaching assistant for the modules:Hazardous Geophysical Flows (4th year module)Sedimentary Geology (2nd year module)Environmental and Resources (1st year module)Hazardous Geophysical Flows had an emphasis on submarine canyon environments and GIS. I was the GIS lead for the module, teaching students how to analyse bathymetric datasets in ArcPRO.

University Of Southampton

I have been involved with GfGD since the start of my degree, organising events to raise awareness of how geologist play a role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, attending the annual GfGD conference in London, and raising money for the charity.In 2017, I ran the Coastal Hydro-geological Aid Project (CHAP's) nationally, working closely with Groundwater Relief, Geology for Global Development (GfGD) and other GfGD groups around the country. The project involved digitising <1700 hydro-geological borehole logs from PDF format onto an excel spreadsheet that could then be input onto a modelling software. Opposed to sending out user manuals to those interested, the GfGD team and I would train students on how to interpret these boreholes logs ourselves, and teach them the basics on what the different data represented. The data was intended to provide key information on the geology of the area, allowing hydro-geologists to gain access to water sources to alleviate some stress during the Rohingya Crisis.We taught ourselves how to digitise the borehole data before teaching other students with workshops in the style of informal lectures. Our new approach of workshops worked very well, digitising 200 boreholes within a 6 month period.

Southampton, United Kingdom

I have worked part time throughout my degree at Superdrug to help fund University trips and conferences.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Helped with the smooth running of day to day activities within the WaterAid Society, including conducting the Risk Assessment for the annual 'Walk for Water' fund raiser, which helped raise £1500. During my time with the WaterAid society, we have managed to raise over £4000.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Hampden Park, Eastbourne

My responsibilities were mainly Customer Service focused. I would ensure that the customers needs were met in store, from replenishing shelves to dealing with any inquiries a customer may have. I would also operate the tills within the store, where my customer service skills were essential to maintain a positive experience for those purchasing their shopping.

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Turbidity Currents

Master Of Science - Msc, Geology, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Geology for Global Development, Geological Society, WaterAid. The aim of my MSc project was to perform.

A-Levels, Geology

Student mentor for the AS Geology pupils, whilst completing my A2 Geology. This involved helping students in class, and holding one to one.

Gcse

Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect