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Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu

Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu

Environmental Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Air Quality Officer na Oxford City Council

  • Education

    • University of Aveiro

      2010 - 2011
      Msc Environmental Engineering

      Main Course Units:Gaseous Effluent Treatment Techniques, Measurement of Air Pollutants, Atmospheric Environment Quality, Air Quality Management, Territorial Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Risk Evaluation, Environmental Management Systems, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Planning, Project Assessment and Management, Physical Chemical Treatment of Water and Effluents, Water Supply and Sanitation, Solid Waste Management and TreatmentMaster Thesis… Show more Main Course Units:Gaseous Effluent Treatment Techniques, Measurement of Air Pollutants, Atmospheric Environment Quality, Air Quality Management, Territorial Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Risk Evaluation, Environmental Management Systems, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Planning, Project Assessment and Management, Physical Chemical Treatment of Water and Effluents, Water Supply and Sanitation, Solid Waste Management and TreatmentMaster Thesis Dissertation: Contribute of Cryptomeria Japonica for carbon sequestration in the Azores Show less

    • Università di Bologna

      2007 -
      Bsc/Msc disciplines Environmental Engineering

      Half year of academic mobility (Erasmus Programme)

    • University of Aveiro

      2002 - 2009
      Bsc Environmental Sciences

      Main Course Units: Microbiology, Water Pollution, Software tools for Science and Engineering (Matlab, Fortran), Introduction to Environmental Problems, Statistical Methods, Atmospheric Pollution, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, Numerical Methods, Macroscopic Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, General Hydrology, Chemical Analysis Methods, Noise Pollution, Chemical and Biological ReactorsFinal Project: The use of harvested wood products in construction : A… Show more Main Course Units: Microbiology, Water Pollution, Software tools for Science and Engineering (Matlab, Fortran), Introduction to Environmental Problems, Statistical Methods, Atmospheric Pollution, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, Numerical Methods, Macroscopic Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, General Hydrology, Chemical Analysis Methods, Noise Pollution, Chemical and Biological ReactorsFinal Project: The use of harvested wood products in construction : A contribution to the reduction of the green house gases Show less

  • Experience

    • Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)

      Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
      Environmental Researcher

      Land-Atmosphere InteractionsAcademic research on land-atmosphere interactions : Inter-annual variability of carbon exchange and extreme events at the Loobos pine forest, data analysis of the eddy-covariance flux measurements of the Loobos forest, Practical work on Methane flux measurements on shallow lakes using eddy covariance techniques; Modelling with SWAPS-C.

    • European Commission, Joint Research Centre

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
      Scientific Air Quality Consultant

      Project: Ship-borne monitoring of Air pollutants over the Western MediterraneanTo ensure the operation and Quality Control of the instruments on the Ship (in collaboration with JRC staff), the development and improvement of the continuous measurement facilities on the ship and to performing auxiliary measurements during shorter time periods - collecting filter samples, contribute to performance of measured data analysis with emphasis on the understanding of sources of aerosols and ozone and their atmospheric transport and mixing in the area. Show less

    • ENVIRON

      Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
      Environmental Consultant

      Providing office and fieldwork assistance on the following consulting services: Merger andAcquisition Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), Site Investigation and Remediation (Water and Soil sampling, Soil-Gas sampling), Environmental assistance in legal proceedings, Environmental Compliance,Technical report writing, Data room research.

    • Ricardo Energy & Environment

      Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
      Analyst Consultant - Air Quality

      Member of a team supporting senior consultants in delivering several Air Quality projects to clients, making use of strong numeracy and analytical skills gained from a scientific background, and a proactive, organised approach. Main Projects involved AURN and Hydro Carbon networks: ratification of data from the 2 UK's largest monitoring networks using MODUS and Matchfinder ratification software's and data QA/QC made based on relationships between pollutants, the impact of air pollution episodes, the context of the results in the overall UK pollution climate, national and regional pollutant patterns, and long-term trends. The ratified data is used for compliance reporting against the UK and EC Ambient Air Quality Directives. Show less

    • Oxford City Council

      Jan 2017 - now

      Some of the roles include monitoring and reporting: to lead the Air Quality programme in the city, coordinating work carried out internally and externally in support of the programme; to provide authoritative communication to ensure that air quality in the city is understood and considered; to work in partnership with stakeholders, such as Defra, the County Council and neighbouring authorities, and improve engagement on air quality with planning policy and building control.

      • Principal Air Quality Officer

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Environmental Quality Team Manager (Secondment)

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

      • Air Quality Officer

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Carbon Literacy

      The Carbon Literacy Trust
      May 2024

    • Full Membership

      Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM)
      Jan 2024

    • Full Membership

      Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES)
      Jan 2024

    • Certificate in Leadership & Management Level 3

      ILM
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu
      Air Quality Communications Initiative of the Year - National Air Quality Awards 2018 Air Quality News Oct 2018 Schools Tackling Oxford's Air Pollution - STOP Project is an integrated air quality communication package which inspires children to take action to reduce air pollution. The award wining project has delivered:- Real time NO2 and PM10 air quality monitors in six schools in Oxford- An air quality toolkit for primary and secondary schools supporting existing science curricula, to teach children about causes and impacts of air pollution- An anti-Idling campaign "Oxford Air Needs… Show more Schools Tackling Oxford's Air Pollution - STOP Project is an integrated air quality communication package which inspires children to take action to reduce air pollution. The award wining project has delivered:- Real time NO2 and PM10 air quality monitors in six schools in Oxford- An air quality toolkit for primary and secondary schools supporting existing science curricula, to teach children about causes and impacts of air pollution- An anti-Idling campaign "Oxford Air Needs Your Care" which educates children and parents about the dangers of air pollution and encourages sustainable travel behaviours- A range of fun and inspiring air quality activities during school science week Show less
    • Awarded to Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu
      INOV Contacto Intern AICEP- Chamber for the Portuguese External Commerce Jan 2014 One in 275 graduates, chosen among 3750 candidates, to incorporate the renowned INOVContacto program internship for future leaders across the world.
    • Awarded to Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu
      Leonardo Da Vinci Grant (Lifelong learning programme) European Commission funding programme Feb 2012 The Leonardo da Vinci programme is an European Commission funding programme focused on the teaching and training needs of those involved in vocational education and training (VET). The programme is part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme and aims to build a skilled and mobile workforce across Europe.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Commissioner of Trainees

      Issued by Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission's Science Service on Mar 2013
      Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission's Science ServiceAssociated with Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu

    • Student and Technical Support

      Issued by Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences on Feb 2011
      Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied SciencesAssociated with Pedro Miguel Rocha E Abreu