Research Scientist
jmunn@g360group.org
Application of distributed fibre optic sensing to characterize hydraulically active porosity in a Silurian dolostone aquifer.
Scientific Team
Amanda Pierce
Senior Research Hydrogeologist & Program Manager
apierce@g360group.org
Amanda facilitates communication and collaboration for research conducted at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in Southern California, including field, laboratory, and data interpretation activities; writing technical reports and manuscripts; and project timeline and budget oversight.
Ferdinando Manna
Research Scientist
ferdinando.manna@g360group.org
Interpretation of high resolution physical and isotope hydrochemical datasets to constrain recharge.
Steve Chapman
Senior Research Engineer & Hydrogeologist
schapman@g360group.org
Steve is a senior research associate with focus on contaminant hydrogeology, including application of innovative field methods for high resolution site characterization in diverse geologic environments including clayey aquitards, heterogeneous sandy aquifers, and fractured rock
Carlos Maldaner
Research Scientist
cmaldaner@g360group.org
Quantification of groundwater velocity under natural gradient condition in fractured rock boreholes.
Ken Walton
Research Scientist
kmwalton@g360group.org
Application of a multiphase, numerical model to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Site by simulating recharge processes and TCE source zone evolution in discretely fractured sandstone.
Ryan Kroeker
Senior Field Manager
rkroeker@g360group.org
At local and international sites, Ryan manages all aspects of field activities from running a coring drill, to logging and sampling core, running borehole geophysical tests and other core hole tests to multilevel design, installation, monitoring and sampling. Ryan collaborates on multiple projects and facilitates training for various field activities, ensuring accuracy of procedures, knowledge and safety.
Jessica Bulova
Project Manager and Field Research Associate
jessica.bulova@g360group.org
Jessica is the project manager for the Hydrite site with research interests in DNAPL contaminated site investigation, particularly in fractured bedrock networks. Jessica holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Patryk Quinn
Senior Research Scientist
pquinn@g360group.org
Pat is the Morwick G360 Institute’s senior Packer Testing research scientist with a focus on developing, applying, and refining techniques for characterizing flow through fractured rock. He has had direct involvement in several dozens of projects (sites) across North America.
Qi Shen
Research Associate
qi.shen@g360group.org
Background: Qi completed a Master of Engineering in Geological Engineering from the Hohai University in Nanjing, China. He gained fieldwork experience at the Geological Survey of Jiangsu Province as an intern. Currently, he is a PhD student from Hohai University majoring in Groundwater. During his time at the university, he specialized in seepage field simulation at the Baihetan Hydropower Station. He is excited about the opportunity of doing a twelve-month internship supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) with the Morwick G360 team.
Interests: Qi enjoys swimming, cycling and playing table tennis. He loves photography and travelling.
Kenley Bairos
Research Associate
kbairos@g360group.org
Kenley has expertise in contaminant transport and fate modelling as well as experience in hydrogeological field methods for characterization of fractured rock aquifer properties and contaminant distribution. Kenley specializes in numerical modeling for Santa Suzana Field Laboratory hydrogeological data.
Marina Nunes
Research Associate
marina.nunes@g360group.org
Marina is responsible for managing groundwater monitoring programs across the Guelph region.
Nathan Glas
Research Assistant
nathan.glas@g360group.org
Nathan completed his undergraduate degree in the Department of Earth Sciences at Dalhousie University with a focus in Geology and Environmental Geoscience. Nathan’s masters thesis focused on conducting a baseline groundwater quality study in the northwest territories portion of the Liard Basin, with the goal of obtaining an understanding of the hydrochemistry, flow system and aquifer vulnerabilities. He is now a research assistant with Morwick G360.
Philip Taylor
Equipment Technologist
philip.taylor@g360group.org
Philip is the Equipment Technologist for the Morwick G360 Group with manufacturing and construction experience. Phil is a licensed millwright and has extensive experience with machine shop, automated machinery, electrical, pipe fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics and construction trades.
Maria Gorecka
Laboratory Manager
mgorecka@g360group.org
Maria is responsible for running and managing all aspects of the Morwick G360 analytical laboratory.
Wayne Noble
Lab Research Associate
wayne.noble@g360group.org
Responsible for Gas Chromatography with emphasis on dissolved gases and Ion Chromatography for Anions and Cations.
Bruna Sousa
Laboratory Technician
bruna.sousa@g360group.org
Bruna is a Morwick G360 Laboratory Technician and has a Biotechnology Diploma from Conestoga College and extensive experience in overseeing and implementing analytical processes, striving towards a healthy operating lab, including team collaboration and cross-departmental involvement.
Chrystyn Skinner
Staff Researcher
chrystyn.skinner@g360group.org
Chrystyn completed her BSc in Environmental Earth Sciences at the University of Alberta and her MSc in Environmental Sciences (Hydrogeology) at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on high-resolution methods to characterize groundwater flow systems, particularly in municipal supply aquifers, for designing monitoring networks and evaluating potential impacts to drinking water resources.
Bradley Chapman
Junior Field Technician/Field Engineer
bradley.chapman@g360group.org
Background: Bradley completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick in 2020. After his second year of study, Bradley began to focus on more technical water resources classes which piqued his interests in the Hydrogeology field. Prior to and throughout his engineering studies he worked as a summer camp and Aquatic Centre lifeguard and spent two summers working with Stantec Consulting in Saint John doing mostly geotechnical type work including lab and field studies. He is considering pursuing a Master’s in Water Resource Engineering in the future and is looking forward to gaining valuable field experience with the Morwick G360 group prior to committing to graduate studies.
Interests: Bradley enjoys biking, swimming, camping, water sports, badminton and exploring new places. He also enjoys cooking and isn’t afraid to try something new.
Faran Vahedian
Research Assistant
faran.vahedian@g360group.org
Faran completed her MASc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University in 2017. She has since joined the G360 group. Faran’s research interests include groundwater dynamics and contaminant transport and fate, groundwater remediation, source water protection, risk assessment of groundwater vulnerability to contamination, and numerical modeling.
Oliver Conway-White
Research Assistant
oliver.conway-white@g360group.org
Oliver graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Earth Science (Geophysics Specialization) and most recently from the University of Guelph with a MASc in the School of Engineering. His research expertise includes applying geophysical methods to the study of groundwater by combining multiple geophysical techniques (both surface and airborne) to resolve the hydrostratigraphy of buried bedrock valleys.
Teresa Pilato
Staff Researcher
teresa.pilato@g360group.org
Teresa is a graduate from the Colorado School of Mines with BSc in Geophysical Engineering and has previously worked for USGS with the Geomagnetism Program as an intern. She recently completed her MASc in Water Resources Engineering with a focus in groundwater modelling under the supervision of Dr. Parker.