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HiDef are partnering in the Ecological Effects of Floating Offshore Wind programme (ECOFlow)

HiDef are excited to be partnering in one of two successful projects in the Ecological Effects of Floating Offshore Wind programme (ECOFlow). This NERC: Natural Environment Research Council and The Crown Estate funded research programme, is supporting the ambitious FRONTLINE project led by Lyell Centre researchers at Heriot-Watt University. The 4-year project will investigate the… Continue Reading

HiDef to attend Offshore Energy 2024 in Amsterdam

HiDef’s Gary Close and Dilwyn Jones will be attending the Offshore Energy 2024 next week – 26th and 27th November in Amsterdam. Make sure to come say hi at Pavilion 2305 where we will be joining Ecowende to discuss current and future projects! Continue Reading

HiDef to attend Society of Marine Mammalogy!

🌊 HiDef is thrilled to announce that Jess Harvey and Maria Gaedeke will be attending the upcoming Society of Marine Mammalogy conference in Perth, joined by Caroline Höschle, a marine mammal expert from BioConsult SH, our sister company in Germany. Together, we’re looking forward to connecting with marine conservation professionals worldwide, sharing insights, and showcasing… Continue Reading

HiDef are partnering in the Ecological Effects of Floating Offshore Wind programme (ECOFlow)

HiDef to attend Offshore Energy 2024 in Amsterdam

HiDef to attend Society of Marine Mammalogy!

Category Archives: Our people – Science and Consultancy

Dr Laura Williamson – Principal Consultant

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Natalie Murray • 0 Comments

Laura joined HiDef in August 2024 to lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRAs) for marine mammals, underwater noise, and seabirds.

She has a strong background in marine mammal ecology and risk mitigation, as well as survey design, data analysis, and reporting for the offshore wind sector. Prior to joining HiDef, Laura worked at Ocean Science Consulting Limited for six years, beginning in an R&D role before progressing to Head of Projects, where she was responsible for project management, business strategy, tendering and grant writing, quality assurance of reports and publications, as well as staff and student supervision and mentoring. During her MRes and PhD at the University of Aberdeen, Laura analysed data from echolocation-click detectors (C-PODs), as well as HiDef digital aerial video footage to investigate the distribution of harbour porpoise along the east coast of Scotland.

Dr Glen Tyler – Principal Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Glen joined HiDef in January 2023, having previously worked for NatureScot as a marine ornithology advisor, with involvement in many offshore wind projects in Scotland, and leading seabird monitoring work. Prior to joining NatureScot he worked for RSPB research for 17 years on a range of species conservation work from woodland grouse and wet grassland… Continue Reading

Catriona Gall – Principal Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Catriona joined HiDef as Principal Consultant in March 2020 and will be leading on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRAs) for seabirds and marine mammals. She has a strong background in public sector impact assessment having worked for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) for over twenty years, in the last ten acting as… Continue Reading

Ruth Peters-Grundy – Senior Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Ruth joined HiDef in 2019 as an Imagery Analyst/Ecological Consultant. She has a background in wildlife and environmental science, achieving the top student award in both her MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation (Edinburgh Napier University, 2018-19) and BSc in Biology and Applied Environmental Science (Keele University, 2011-14). Ruth has a varied background, working as… Continue Reading

Jaz Harker – Senior Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Jaz joined HiDef in November 2020 and has a background in marine biology gained from her Bsc in Marine Biology and Oceanography from the University of Southampton in 2018 and Msc in Marine Biology from Bangor University in 2020. Her research so far has primarily focused on marine mammals, assessing the distribution of large whales… Continue Reading

Laura Rudd – Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Laura joined HiDef in September 2022 as an Ecological Consultant after completing her MSc in Marine Mammal Science from the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, she completed a BSc in Marine Biology and Oceanography from Plymouth University providing her with a broad range of relevant knowledge. Her two most recent research projects focus… Continue Reading

Mairi Semple – Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Mairi joined HiDef in June 2021 as an Image Analyst before moving to the Projects team where she was responsible for the planning and management of the many projects carried out by HiDef. She has now joined the Consultancy Team as an Ecological Consultant. Mairi has a background in marine biology gained from her BSc… Continue Reading

Dr Jack Forster – Senior Data Scientist

Posted on October 16, 2023 by FIWebteam • 0 Comments

Jack joined HiDef in 2023, having spent over 10 years working as a statistician in government. Since starting at HiDef, Jack has focused on embedding reproducible analytical pipelines within HiDef’s processes, along with refining flight height analysis. Jack is a Chartered Statistician, and previously worked as an in-house statistical consultant with a broad remit including… Continue Reading

William Peden – Senior Data Scientist

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

William joined HiDef in 2022 bringing a range of skills having previously worked in government research agencies and consultancy. Much of his past work has involved working with complex ecological data and developing analytical processes using tools such as the programming language R and ArcMap. He also has extensive experience writing technical reports, peer-reviewed papers,… Continue Reading

Rory Thomson – Marine Data Scientist

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Rory recently joined HiDef in March 2022 as part of the Data Science team. He has developed an interest marine biology and data manipulation through his BSc in Zoology and his MSc in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation and Epidemiology in 2021. During his MSc degree he carried out research into developing a bioenergetic model… Continue Reading

Naphon Olley – Data Scientist

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Naphon recently joined HiDef in August 2022 as a Data Scientist, after studying an integrated Master’s in Statistics at the University of Glasgow. He began university with a wide interest in statistical topics and through his studies has developed his passion for statistical ecology and spatial modelling, through realising the urgency of working on climate… Continue Reading

Allison Pearson – Business Administrator

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom • 0 Comments

Allison recently joined HiDef as Business Administrator in the Consultancy Team. Prior to joining HiDef, Allison was a National Account Manager in the Office Supplies Industry and latterly worked in Lettings and Property Management. Allison’s role within the team will ensure the company admin, project and financial matters run and are monitored smoothly. Continue Reading

Polly Brown – Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Natalie Murray • 0 Comments

Polly joined HiDef in January 2024 as an Ecological Consultant after completing her MRes in Biodiversity and Conservation from the University of Leeds. Before that, she gained a BSc in Zoology at the University of Glasgow, acquiring a wide range of relevant knowledge of both ornithology and marine science. Her Master’s research used foraging ranges… Continue Reading

Alice Lowry – Ecological Consultant

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Natalie Murray • 0 Comments

Alice joined the HiDef Science and Consultancy team in February 2024. She has an MSc in Marine Environmental Management, a BSc in Conservation Biology and brings with her a diverse skill set and over 10 years of experience working in science and ecology. Alice has a particular interest in marine mammal research and most recently… Continue Reading