Martin Smith
About Martin Smith
Martin Smith is a scientist at Arup in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in hydraulic modelling and GIS analysis. He has a background in flood risk consultancy and has contributed to projects for the Environment Agency and local authorities.
Title at Arup
Martin Smith currently works at Arup as a Scientist. He has been with Arup since 2019, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. His responsibilities at Arup include contributing to hydraulic modelling projects. This role involves the application of his expertise in GIS analysis and hydraulic modelling.
Past Role at Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure
From 2017 to 2019, Martin Smith was a Graduate Flood Risk Consultant at Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure in Sheffield, United Kingdom. During his time at Capita, he focused on flood risk assessments and contributed to a variety of projects aimed at mitigating flood-related issues. His role involved technical analyses and the application of his knowledge in flood risk management.
Education Background
Martin Smith holds an MSc in River Basin Dynamics and Management with Geographical Information Systems from the University of Leeds, completed in 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physical Geography from The University of Sheffield, which he completed in 2015. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in physical geography and river basin management, crucial for his professional work in hydraulic modelling and GIS analysis.
Experience at Mott MacDonald
In 2017, Martin Smith worked as a Hydraulic Modeller on a placement at Mott MacDonald in Leeds, United Kingdom, for 7 months. During this period, he was involved in hydraulic modelling tasks, working on projects for the Environment Agency. This placement provided him with hands-on experience in hydraulic modelling, further developing his technical skills in this area.
Programming and Technical Skills
Martin Smith utilizes programming languages such as Python and tools like REGEX in his hydraulic modelling and GIS analysis tasks. His proficiency in these technologies allows him to undertake complex data analysis and modelling tasks, supporting various projects he is involved in. These skills are essential for the technical aspects of flood risk assessment and river basin management projects.