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Francis Mackin

Francis Mackin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Director - Water Environment, RPS | PhD

  • Education

    • Queen's University Belfast

      2010 - 2011
      MSc Environmental Engineering (Distinction) Environmental engineering Distinction

      MSc thesis on investingaging the sediment dynamics of a headwater catchment in Co. Donegal

    • Queen's University Belfast

      2016 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Peatland hydrology

      PhD title: Ecohydrological modelling of Irish peatlands

    • Queen's University Belfast

      2006 - 2010
      BSc (Hons) Land Use and Environmental Management Environmental management First Class Honours

  • Experience

    • RPS

      Jun 2008 - Sept 2010
      Student Scientist

    • RPS

      Sept 2011 - now

      Hydrologist with experience in hydrological restoration and management of peatlands and wider catchment management. Lead a team of engineers and scientists involved in developing hydrological restoration plans for damaged peatlands, undertaking hydrological and hydrogeological monitoring, hydrological modelling to inform management and restoration. Experienced in undertaking hydrological assessments to inform Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

      • Technical Director

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Environmental Scientist

        Sept 2011 - Apr 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Water and Environment Manager

      CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management)
      May 2016

    • Chartered Environmentalist

      Society for the Environment
      May 2016

    • Chartered Scientist

      The Science Council
      May 2016