zenithgeothermal team
Mark GropiusSenior Groundwater Modeller, Hydrogeologist
MSc qualified hydrogeologist and geophysicist. More than 7 years of professional experience in hydrogeology and geophysics applied to various hydrogeological and geothermal projects in Germany. Specialised in groundwater modelling and heat transport modelling. Experienced in evaluation of hydrogeological data and conceptual modelling. Long term overseas experience in Palestine/Middle East.
Diploma in Geophysics (MSc equivalent) and MSc in Tropical Hydrogeology.
Dr Bruce Paterson, Geothermal Project Manager MSc qualified Hydrogeologist. Extensive experience in geology and geochemistry project management gained in both applied commercial and research environments. Particular knowledge of the application of analytical and isotope geochemistry to a range of practical problems such as sub-surface fluid connectivity, surface erosion, provenancing and large-scale crustal processes. BSc Geology, PhD Geochemistry, Fellow of the Geological Society.
Dr Stephen Smith, Project Hydrogeologistis an MSc qualified Hydrogeologist with more than 4 years' experience in geological research projects in the UK and Canada. He holds a PhD in Geology and has specialist knowledge of isotope geochemistry, in particular noble gases. His recent focus has been on groundwater modelling for geothermal schemes and water resources. He has worked in UK, Romania and Pakistan.
Michael Ophie Oluku, Hydrogeologist/ModellerMSc Qualified Hydrogeologist. Experience in water resources development in Nigeria and groundwater investigation using shallow geophysical techniques. Also conducted laboratory studies on bacteria and tracer transport through UK Permo-Triassic Sandstone borehole cores. Most recently, introduced to groundwater modelling for open loop geothermal schemes and water resources development. BSc Geology, MSc Hydrogeology.