Teresa Fernandes
About Teresa Fernandes
Teresa Fernandes is a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer at Arup, with extensive experience in environmental consulting and a PhD in Environmental Science from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
Company
Teresa Fernandes is currently working at Arup as a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, she has been a key part of the company since 2018. Teresa's role at Arup involves leveraging her extensive expertise in environmental engineering to tackle complex geochemical and geoenvironmental challenges.
Title
Teresa Fernandes holds the title of Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer. This position underscores her seniority and extensive experience in the field of geoenvironmental engineering. Her responsibilities include providing specialized knowledge in geochemical assessment, modeling, and consultancy related to nuclear contamination aspects.
Education and Expertise
Teresa Fernandes has a robust educational background, highlighted by her PhD in Environmental Science from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, completed in 2017. She also holds an MSc in Waste Immobilisation from The University of Sheffield and has studied Environmental Chemistry through the Erasmus Program at The Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague. Teresa's undergraduate degree is a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Her expertise includes geochemical assessment and modeling and knowledge of IFC Standards and Equator Principles.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Arup, Teresa Fernandes worked as an Environmental Consultant at Golder Associates in Leeds, United Kingdom from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she was employed by Amphos 21 Consulting S.L. in Barcelona Area, Spain, from 2010 to 2014. Teresa also served as an Environmental Engineer at Arup in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 2006 to 2010. This diverse professional background has equipped her with a wide range of skills and experiences in environmental consultancy and engineering.
Specialized Knowledge
Teresa Fernandes possesses specialized knowledge in nuclear contamination aspects, enhancing her consultancy capabilities. Her experience in this niche area involves advising on and managing issues related to nuclear waste and contamination, which is crucial for projects involving such materials. Teresa also demonstrates a strong understanding of IFC Standards and Equator Principles, enabling her to manage environmental and social risks effectively in various projects.