The fourth seminar of this series will be given by
Mr Bill Cooper
who will deliver an afternoon coastal seminar, on
“30 years in marine consultancy – some past achievements and some future opportunities for the next generation“
When: Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 4pm – 5pm
Where: Building 44/1057 L/T B Highfield Campus
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Abstract:
Bill Cooper will talk about some of his career achievements in delivering coastal projects, past and present, and reflect on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Bio:
Bill [Cooper] graduated in from Swansea University in 1986 with a degree in Oceanography. His 30+ years of career has spanned periods working for the MOD, utilities and various consultancies. At the end of 2016, Bill set up his own business to fulfil a long-term career goal.
Throughout his career Bill has specialised in the application of numerical models to help improve understanding of complex issues such as; predicting thermal fronts in oceanic circulations, the fate of waste water discharges, evolution of coastlines and interactions of marine renewable energy with the environment. Presently, Bill serves as a member of BSI committee for wave and tidal energy technical standards and on the Maritime Engineering editorial panel.