AMBLIKUTTAN SASI
CARDIFF,Cardiff
Summary
Geological and Environmental Specialist with extensive experience in geological field mapping and surveys across diverse terrains in India and the UK. Demonstrates advanced understanding of geology, including stratigraphy, structural geology, hydrogeology, and geomorphology, complemented by strong skills in environmental site investigation and hazard assessment. Proficient in integrating field, lab, and spatial data for comprehensive analysis, utilising GIS-based mapping for geological studies. Skilled in rock, soil, and water sampling techniques with precise documentation and reporting. Experienced as Project Assistant in Kerala geological fieldworks, supporting surveys and data collection. Adept at laboratory analysis of samples for environmental interpretation with basic geochemical testing techniques. Committed to scientific writing and research documentation to advance geological understanding.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Assistant
University of Kerala
Kerala, India
2022.03 - 2023.03
- Resolved project issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines.
- Used advanced sampling techniques to ensure precise mineral analysis.
- Improved site characterisation by executing comprehensive geological surveys.
- Conducted field studies for enhanced understanding of geological phenomena.
- Applied petrographic techniques, improving identification and classification of rock types.
- Used geological knowledge and expertise to characterise sediment.
- Facilitated effective communication amongst team members for better productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Environmental Geology
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2024.09 - 2025.09
Master of Science - Geology
University of Kerala
Kerala, India 2019.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Geology
MG University
Kerala, India 2016.08 - 2019.04
Skills
Core Geological & Environmental Skills
- Advanced understanding of geology and applied environmental geology (stratigraphy, structural geology, hydrogeology, geomorphology)
- Environmental site investigation, hazard assessment, and geological interpretation for real-world applications
- Strong ability to integrate field, lab, and spatial data for environmental and geological analysis
- Extensive geological field mapping and survey experience across varied terrains in India and the UK
- Rock, soil, and water sampling techniques with accurate field documentation and reporting
- Experience as Project Assistant in Kerala geological fieldworks, supporting surveys, sampling, and data collection
- GPS navigation, compass-clinometer use, and field-based geological measurement techniques
- GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis for geological and environmental studies
- Geological data interpretation, visualization, and reporting using geoscience tools
- Experience with environmental and geological datasets for research and applied studies
- Laboratory analysis of soil, rock, and water samples for environmental and geological interpretation
- Basic geochemical and geotechnical testing techniques
- Scientific writing, report preparation, and research documentation
Project section
- Completed MSc dissertation project work (2021- University of Kerala) on “Paleoclimatic studies of the Holocene sediments at Polachira wetland, Kollam, Kerala, India”.
- Completed MSc dissertation project work (2024- Cardiff University) on “3D Modelling of Coal tip stability in Afan valley, South Wales”.
- Developed experience in several technical methods such as pipett analysis, sieve analysis etc and geological and geotechnical softwares such as ArcGIS, Rocscience Slide3, Surfer etc during the projects
Accomplishments
- Research Paper published in Nature Environmental and Pollution Technology entitled “Palaeoclimatic Studies of the Late Quaternary Sediments from Chirakkara, Kollam District, Kerala, India”. (https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2022.v21i03.020)
Certification
- CPD shot course “Introduction to AutoCAD 2024” conducted by School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Cardiff University (2024).
- Completed E- training on "Fundamentals of Mineral Exploration for Industrial & Fertilizer Minerals" conducted by FTC- Rajpur GSITI from October (15 - 17) 2020
Affiliations
- Football
- Dance
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Master of Science - Applied Environmental Geology
Cardiff University
2024.09 - 2025.09
Project Assistant
University of Kerala
2022.03 - 2023.03
Master of Science - Geology
University of Kerala
2019.06 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Geology
MG University
2016.08 - 2019.04