Profile
William Rust
My CV
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Education:
Hinchley Wood School, Kingston University, Cranfield University
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Qualifications:
BSc in Geography, MSc in Water Management
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Work History:
Hydrologist at Atkins since 2012, Researcher at Cranfield University since 2015
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Current Job:
Hydrologist & Researcher
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I live in Edinburgh with my wife. We have a cat called Phoebe. My favorite thing to do are to watch TV, walk in nature and see new places.
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I am a Researcher at a University, looking at how climate affects us, and the water cycle. I also work for a company that builds computer models to simulate flooding to properties.
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My Typical Day:
Involves building a model
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Building a model includes going to see the place that floods and taking photos and measurements. Building this in the computer as close to real life as possible (much like a computer game), and pouring rain over everything to see where floods.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
VR flooding protection in Minecraft
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Nerd x3
What did you want to be after you left school?
Go to university and learn more about Geography and Hydrology
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes - not massively though.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Frightened Rabbit
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
Tell us a joke.
Nope
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