We're excited to welcome Andrew Longley as FDRI's new Principal Hydrogeologist, providing the technical authority to integrate strategic, targeted groundwater measurement into the project. Andrew brings 30 years’ experience in the public, private and academic sectors in the UK as well as in the international development sector, primarily in Nicaragua. He is currently Principal Hydrogeologist at the British Geological Survey. Prior to joining the BGS last year, he led the Groundwater team at Mott MacDonald which included responsibility for the design of extensive hydrometric networks for major national infrastructure projects.
Andrew’s technical expertise covers integrated water resources management, groundwater modelling, groundwater - surface water interactions, groundwater flooding, wetlands ecohydrology, water quality, arsenic contamination, saline intrusion, geothermal investigations and water and sanitation in low-income countries. He has managed a diverse range of projects and programmes including groundwater risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, international development projects and humanitarian emergencies.
Regarding his new role, Andrew said, “I am delighted to be part of the FDRI team and look forward to working with specialists from a wide range of disciplines, as well as engaging with stakeholders in the Tweed, Upper Severn and Chess catchments. Throughout my career I have been driven by a desire to use science to bring benefit to people’s lives and livelihoods. This project is focussed on some of the biggest challenges of our generation, and I am excited to have this opportunity to help fill the knowledge gaps in this crucial area of applied science.”
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