Mohammed Chaanda

Carried out soil logging according to BS 5930 standard: supervised the sampling and logging trial Pits; also logged Window Samples for Ground investigation

• Prepared technical reports for effective communication of research findings.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.

supervised and logged Cable Percussion and rotary drilling; also supervised borehole completion and installations.

Carrying out Core Penetration Test.Carried out soil logging according to BS 5930 standard: supervised the sampling and logging Trial Pits; also logged Window Samples for Ground investigation

Supervising and logged Cable Percussion and rotary drilling; also supervised boreholes completion and installations.

Carrying out Core Penetration Test.

• Conducted field studies for enhanced understanding of geological phenomena.
• Evaluated water resources through hydrogeological studies for sustainable management plans development.
• Implemented safety standards during field work, reducing on-site accidents occurrence.

• Coordinated staff training sessions using structured materials and shared learning goals.
• Created detailed schedules to streamline daily work and manage handovers.
• Streamlined team communication through coordination routines and named point-of-contact updates.
• Coordinated project tasks to keep delivery dates on track.
• Maintained project documentation for accurate records and quick retrieval.
• Implemented risk management steps to reduce impact of potential issues.
• Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies.

• Managed day-to-day consultancy operations, including administration and service delivery schedules.
• Prepared proposals, technical reports, and client-facing documentation for delivery.
• Conducted fieldwork to understand geological structures and support investigation planning.
• Compiled findings into reports and action plans for client decisions.
• Gathered regional data to establish geological relationships and subsurface context.
• Coordinated supervision and programming for ground investigation projects.
• Performed in-situ testing and sampling to specification and current standards.

Conducted geotechnical investigations to map ground conditions across the site.

Supervised and logged cable percussion and rotary drilling progress.

Supervised borehole completion, installations, and trial setup for accurate records.

Carried out core penetration testing to assess in-situ behaviour.

Logged soils to BS 5930, sampling and trial pit recording.

Logged rock cores to BS 5930 and recorded window samples.

• Produced Phase 1 field reports for the investigation project.
• Prepared desktop reports and presented project findings for stakeholders.

Supported undergraduate teaching across Earth history, stratigraphy, and field trip modules.
Assisted undergraduate induction events and contributed to open days organisation.
Collaborated with 2 master's students on heavy liquid separation for diatoms.
Prepared diatom samples for scanning electron microscope analysis using SEM.

• Published findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals for strengthened scientific credibility.
• Maintained meticulous records of all experiments conducted, ensuring transparency and reproducibility.
• Managed laboratory resources effectively, reducing waste whilst maintaining optimal availability of supplies needed for experimentation.
• Maintained safety standards at all time whilst handling potentially hazardous lab materials ensuring risk reduction during experimentation.

Processed ore samples for geochemical analysis using XRD, XRF, and ICP methods.

• Ran routine tests across diverse samples to increase laboratory efficiency.
• Kept meticulous records to improve result accuracy and documentation clarity.
• Organised laboratory inventory to keep supplies available for daily work.
• Supported senior scientists during complex experiments to help deliver breakthroughs.
• Enhanced accuracy of test results with meticulous record keeping.
• Increased laboratory efficiency by conducting routine lab tests on various samples.