DR PIOTR GRABOWIECKI

graba@gmx.com
http://private.igf.edu.pl/~graba/ http://sustainableengineeringresearch.wordpress.com/

+44 1618205885 (VOIP); +48 781017701

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Profile: A civil and environmental engineering PhD, with over 8 years experience in environmental sciences in fields of: environmental science, geochemical water analysis, hydrology, sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), flood prevention, crisis and flood incident management. Experienced in various levels of duties such as field studies, laboratory analysis and professional write-up (reports, projects). Scope of interests: flood prevention, catastrophic modelling, sustainability, mapping (GIS), environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental protection, geochemical analysis, in-field sampling, water law, Water Framework Directive; ability in provision of services according to higher education sector and industrial requirements.

Education: 2005-2010 The University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering, Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, Urban Water Team, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Group; Philosophiae Doctor. 1998-2003 Silesian University in Katowice, Poland, Department of Earth Sciences in Sosnowiec, School of Physical Geography, Institute of Hydrology and Water Management in Urbanized Areas; Master of Science. Professional experience: 04/2011-12/2011 Visiting Research Fellow, University of Salford, Civil Engineering Group, Greater Manchester, UK. Categorisation and site assessments on Sustainable Flood Retention Basins, part of EU INTERREG IVB SAWA grant. GIS analysis of collected data using MapInfo, ArcInfo and other Spatial Management tools. Supervision and construction of five experimental plots and their data analysis and collection: - constructed wetlands clogging - influence of ground source heat pumps on constructed wetlands - usage and decomposition of pesticides on permeable pavements - hydraulic assessment of green roofs - microbial fuel cells assessment in various environmental conditions

Grant applications involving UK, EU and International partners (AXA grant, EPSRC grants). 09/2010- Research Fellow, Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warszawa, PL. Conducting research activities regarding hydrology, polar hydrology and natural catastrophes risk assessments. EU grant applications involving EU and ICPC partners: FP7 grant application (MBSPAP and NADINE projects); Foundation for Polish Science grants and national funds (Ministry of Science and Education, Science and Technology Fund, National Environment Protection and Water Management Fund). non-EU grant applications including Norway Grants, Swiss Contribution grants. Interdisciplinary research activities regarding water and wastewater analysis and implementation of Water Framework Directive 2000 into national regulations. Specialist consultations, scientific reviews (Polish-Swiss Research Programme).

2009-2010 Engineer, modeller, Environment Agency - government body, Buckley, UK. 2-D catastrophic event modelling and provision of flood risk hazard maps (ISIS, TUFLOW). In-field river geometry and land surveying. Project manager management and review of EA contractors and consultants. Improvement of National Flood and Coastal Defence Database (NFCDD). GIS projects regarding UKs status of environment in chosen areas.

20052010 Doctoral Researcher, The University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering, UK. Research project system design and construction. Geochemical and microbiological laboratory analyses of water. Mathematical and statistical data analysis. Journal and conference papers publishing. Technical, secretarial and administrative tasks. Health and Safety supervision visiting researchers, students and staff. 2005 2009 Information Services Advisor, Queen Margaret University, Learning Resource Centre, UK Provision of learning aid in finding academic resources such as journal and conference papers or online books for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as members of staff. Provision of training on tools for creation of bibliographies (EndNote, Reference Manager). Library and external resources database maintenance and update when required. Academic material stock handling including books and printed journals. 20052008 Postgraduate laboratory demonstrator and tutor, The University of Edinburgh, EETO, UK. Teaching and supervision during laboratory exercises. Final years BEng and MEng projects supervision including visiting researchers (RAs, PhDs). Initial training for new tutors and demonstrators.

2002-2003 Environmental field research assistant, part of MSc course, University of Silesia, PL. River bed geometry using echo-probes and other specialist equipment (widths, depths, flows measurements). Water and soil sampling according to National and European Standards. In-field positioning using GIS equipment; map creation with GIS software (ArcGIS, MapInfo). Laboratory water and sediment sample analysis including AAS, AES and preparation stages. National cooperation included Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Silesian University, Biebrza National Park and Warsaw University of Life Sciences.

2001-2002 Geography teacher, Government Schools and Colleges, PL. Nature and geography teacher to school pupils at council colleges (including high schools, gymnasiums, trade and technical schools)

IT SKILLS: Professional experience equivalent to European Computer Driving License (ECDL) in MS environment (includes MS Office package and IS awareness) GIS programmes: Map Info 6.0, Arc View, Surfer Confidence in IT hardware and software operation and servicing

Additional software such as: Matlab (basics); Minitab; SPSS Specialised computer models (i.e. SWWM); TUFLOW; ISIS (basics) Dedicated software (financial operations, IS desk clients, library systems, online databases etc.). AWARDS, PRIZES March 2006 Awarded a Small Grant Project at The University of Edinburgh linked with a visit to DELFT University, The Netherlands for the investigation of structural properties of geotextiles and PPS. February 2002 Participant in MOST (mobile student) programme Intra-Polish University Mobility Programme. PERSONAL AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS: cat. B driving license, LinkedIn profile

Academic and personal references available on request.