Universita’ degli Studi Di Brescia
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Architettura, Territorio ed Ambiente
23 March 2012
Living, studying and
working abroad
Annalisa De Munari
My experiences
• September 1998-October 2004
Ingegneria per l’Ambiente e il Territorio
Universita’ degli Studi di Brescia
• September 2002-June 2003
Erasmus Project – Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
• March 2004 – September 2004
Thesis – Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
“Application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) models in
calculating the storage capacity of water reservoirs”
• February 2005- April 2005
Leonardo Project – University College Cork, Ireland
“Pumped hydro-energy storage for wind energy”
My experiences
• April 2005- September 2005
Environmental Engineer, Ecogestioni S.r.l.”, Brescia
Environmental Due Diligence , audit , ISO 14001:2004
• October 2005 - December 2006
Environmental Engineer, CH2M HILL, Milan, Italy.
- Design of remediation solutions for soil and groundwater
contamination. Field testing and sampling.
- Design of the biggest constructed wetland in Europe
- Design of landfill capping
- Waste treatment plants for US military basis in Italy
My experiences
• January 2007- March 2008
Project Engineer, MWH, High Wycombe, UK
- Design of wastewater treatment plants
My experiences
• March 2008 - December 2011
PhD Student, The University of Edinburgh, UK
“Contaminant removal by nanofiltration membrane using renewable energy”
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Laboratory work
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Pilot Testing
My experiences
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Study of the performance of real membrane plants
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Site visits / Conferences / International Courses/ Research Retreats
My experiences
• July 2010- August 2010
Water Quality Advisor, Drinking Water Quality Regulator ,
Scottish Government
• January 20012- to date
Drinking Water Safety Plan Coordinator, Severn Trent Plc, UK
Catchment
Treatment
Tap
What companies look for in the UK
 Perfect English
 Work experience (internships)
 Modelling/numerical skills
 Presentation & communication skills
 Academic excellence
 Extra curricula activities (charity, travel, university society)
 Any excellence (sport, competitions, awards)
 Examples of leadership
 Very good & short CV format (avoid the European CV)
 Covering letter – why are you perfect for the job?
 References
What universities look for in the UK
 Academic excellence
 Good English
 Publications
 Participation to conferences
 Grants and awards won
 Academic references
 Very detailed CV
 Ability to work independently
 Resourceful, pro-active, bold people
 Presentation & communication skills
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