Symeon Makris

Experience

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Research Project

  THE SIGNFICANCE OF DOWN-SYSTEM GRAVEL SIZE AND LITHOLOGIC EVOLUTION IN BASIN AND FLUVIAL DYNAMICS: A CASE STUDY OF THE MODERN AND ANCIENT DEPOSITS OF THE AQUITAINE BASIN (NORTHER PYRENEES)

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  University of Plymouth

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2023

  As a teaching and support assistant I assist teaching of the practical component of undergraduate modules ( e.g. Geospacial Techniques, Engineering Geology) and support in field trips (UK and Sicily) Project title: Tsunamigenic mass flows at Stromboli Volcano- analysis and modelling after the 3rd of July events (NERC-funded project)Modelling of potential tsunamigenic mass flows on Stromboli Island.

  • Teaching and Support assistant

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2023

  • Researcher Phd Candidate

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
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  The University of Edinburgh

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Research Assistant

  Project: Granular flow rheology; the key to understanding the exceptional mobility of pyroclastic density currentsAnalogue granular flow experiments, particle image velocimetry and discrete element numerical modelling to assess mass flow dynamics, with the aim of understanding the behaviour of natural mass flows such as pyroclastic density flows and debris avalanches.

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  British Geological Survey

  Jan 2024 - now

  Volcanologist