Justin Taplin

Research Associate

Education

Currently enrolled in Ph.D. Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University , Lo ndon, UK
Visiting Doctoral Researcher. Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. Middlesex University , London , UK
BSc, Honors Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK

Experience

2003-Present Research Associate, Hanson Environmental, Inc.

Responsibilities include scientific and technical project work, team leadership, and writing reports submitted to regulatory agencies and private industry. Current projects include assessment and evaluation of the effects of sand mining on aquatic habitat and fishery populations of San Francisco Bay, characterizing biological and hydrological effects of well pumping on flow and water quality of Big Sur River for water rights permit process, developing a study program to investigate fish salvage issues at the State and federal water export facilities, leadership of a fishery sampling program for the Marin Municipal Water District desalination project, and crew leader for the Vernalis Adaptive Management Plan fishery sampling program.  Walnut Creek , California , US .

2002-2003 Outreach Consultant, Center for Environmental Safety and Management for Business

Collaborated with local authorities, Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations to run development projects designed to improve the environmental safety and performance of businesses.  Projects included supply chain support, waste minimization schemes, environmental regulation support and the development of a sustainable industrial estate.  London , UK .

2001-2002 Assistant Lecturer, BSc Geography (water quality) Middlesex University , London , UK

Professional Development

Making Science Work for Suisun Marsh.  San Francisco Bay-Delta Science Consortium.  California Bay-Delta Authority.  Sacramento , California .  March 2004.

Habitat Enhancement and Management for Waterfowl Areas.  UC Davis Extension.  Davis , California . March 2004.

 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.  San Francisco , California .  December 2003.

Pile Driving Educational Workshop - California Department of Transportation and the Bay Planning Coalition (effects of noise on fish).  Oakland , California .  October 2003.

Royal Geographical Society / Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference.

Seminar: “Investigating the hydrologic efficiency of water harvesting systems, South East Spain ”. Plymouth , UK .  January 2001. 

International Water Association: Watershed and Wastewater Conference. 

Cranfield University , School of Water Sciences.  Seminar: “Management considerations for water harvesting systems, South East Spain ”. Bedfordshire , UK .  September 2002.

Conference “Skills for the New Millennium” hosted at CQU focussing on the importance of research to industry and the future of tertiary education. Seminar: “Water harvesting: Global Perspectives and Management Considerations”. Rockhampton , Australia .  November 1999.