ABIDEMI ALEX AKINSELURE
Tromsø
Summary
- Bright and research-oriented geologist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands-on with ability to characterize sediment, perform studies, and complete modelling. Ready to tackle any challenge with positive attitude. Add value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
- To become a fully grown geoscience professional.
- To become successful and leave a legacy in the field of geosciences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCHER
CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Preparation of sediment samples, picking of foraminifera for morphological identification and following isotopic measurements for interpreting past climates, preparation of sediment samples for sediment geochemistry and bibliographic research.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
THE CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
07.2022 - 12.2022
- On research vessel acquiring seismic data from the Vøring and Lofoten Basins of the Norwegian Sea
- Report available at: https://doi.org/10.7557/cage.6776.
- Achieved:
- Deployment and Recovery of equipment.
- 2D and 3D seismic data acquisition and interpretation.
- Comprehensive reporting.
- Mapping of seabed minerals.
TEAM ASSISTANT
FIELDWORK WITH THE CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
08.2021 - 08.2021
- On research vessel Investigating the following sites of the Central Barents Sea (Hopendjupet and Sentralbanken):
- Flaring, Seepage, and Oil slick
- Report available at: https://doi.org/10.7557/cage.6703
- Achieved:
- Analyzing and interpreting seabed as well as water column data.
- Surveying and seabed intervention.
SITE GEOLOGIST
RAYCON CONSTRUCTION / QUARRY, ORE, NIGERIA
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Determination of stability and durability of rocks for construction (Road aggregates) and building.
- Determination of essential properties of rocks related to the design of structures.
- Determining the deformational characteristics such as modulus of elasticity and permeability of rocks.
- Identifying industrial and economic minerals in rocks.
INTERN
SHELL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, NIGERIA
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Team assistant on the investigation of the metallic nodules of the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Analyses of the Structural Styles of the Niger Delta Basin.
Education
MASTER IN GEOSCIENCES - Marine Geology and Geophysics
UIT THE ARCTIC UNIVERSITY OF NORWAY
06.2022
BACHELOR IN GEOLOGY -
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, NIGERIA
12.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Office Packages Like Ms-Word, Ms-Excel
- Use of Petrel, Leapfrog, and Qimera softwares
- The ability to carry out an independent interpretation of 3D seismic data
- The ability to communicate 3D seismic interpretation and to discuss views, experiences, and choice of methods with geologists and geophysicists
- Work independently and as a team
- Analyze sedimentological data and discuss alternative models in a team
- Solve problems analytically and prompt in written English
- Understand the specific use of marine microfossils in stratigraphy and several proxies in interpreting sedimentary environments and reconstruction of past changes in the climatic-oceanographic system
- Characterizing sediments
- Core logging
- Perform a 3D seismic stratigraphic and structural interpretation
- Use 3D seismic data to perform simple depositional environment analysis of the continental margins in the Barents Sea
- Understand the elements applied to estimate the certainty that a trap contains hydrocarbons and determine risk - calculations for prospects with different data - coverage
- Carry out an independent and limited interpretation project with guidance
- Use of Isotope and sediment geochemistry as proxies to reconstruct the paleoenvironment
- Perform a basic facies analysis of a sedimentary succession and systematically organize field observations to strengthen interpretations
- Conduct marine geological fieldwork with a research vessel to retrieve gravity cores, box-cores, plankton tows, seismic and acoustic data, and use these data for finding good sampling locations
- Testing the properties of rocks in connection with selection of sites for engineering projects
- Testing the suitability and durability of rocks as road aggregates
- Investigating ground conditions and natural hazards such as landslides and rockslides
References
- Giuliana Panieri, Professor of Geoscience, UiT. University of Tromsø, giuliana.panieri@uit.no, +4790977194
- Stefan Buenz, Professor of Geophysics, Department of Geosciences, UiT. University of Tromsø, stefan.buenz@uit.no, +4792208887
- Claudio Argentino, Postdoctoral Researcher (Ph.D), Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and Climate, Department of Geosciences, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, claudio.argentino@uit.no, +393384841903
Projects
-The Use of Foraminiferal geochemistry to investigate and reconstruct methane seepage history at a submarine ridge (2021-2022), MSc Thesis Project at the Geosciences department, UiT/The Arctic University of Norway. Available at https://hdl.handle.net/10037/25353.
-Environmental Impacts of the Seafloor Mining (2020), Geology project at UiT/The Arctic University of Norway.
-Geotechnical Properties of Tropical Red Soils: Suitability for Road Construction (2014), Bachelor's project at the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Timeline
RESEARCHER
CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
07.2022 - 06.2023
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
THE CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
07.2022 - 12.2022
TEAM ASSISTANT
FIELDWORK WITH THE CENTER FOR ARCTIC GAS HYDRATE, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, UIT
08.2021 - 08.2021
SITE GEOLOGIST
RAYCON CONSTRUCTION / QUARRY, ORE, NIGERIA
01.2015 - 08.2020
INTERN
SHELL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, NIGERIA
07.2013 - 12.2013
MASTER IN GEOSCIENCES - Marine Geology and Geophysics
UIT THE ARCTIC UNIVERSITY OF NORWAY
BACHELOR IN GEOLOGY -
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, NIGERIA
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