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William Rust

My CV

  • Education:

    Hinchley Wood School, Kingston University, Cranfield University

  • Qualifications:

    BSc in Geography, MSc in Water Management

  • Work History:

    Hydrologist at Atkins since 2012, Researcher at Cranfield University since 2015

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What I'd do with the prize money:

    VR flooding protection in Minecraft

  • My Interview

    • 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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