Maryam Abtahi
Amsterdam
Summary
Environmental & GEO Specialist with a Master's in Geophysics and a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering. Experienced in Land surveying, subsoil characterization, seismic methods, mapping and signal analysis. Passionate about GIS analysis, sustainability, and impact assessment. Skilled in technical mapping, field geophysical data collection, and environmental and structural monitoring and risk reporting. Seeking entry-level, Traineeship or junior roles in Land surveying, project coordination, energy-related fields, geoscience-based infrastructure or urban development projects, environmental sustainability or environmental consultancy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geophysics Intern
ISAMGEO S.R.L.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported near-surface subsoil characterization projects (Italy, Turkey) using passive/active seismic tools and methods.
- Generated a technical map of the filed, using QGIS.
- Large geo_data management and analysis.
- Conducted ambient noise analysis and land velocity modeling (MASW, H/V).
- Supported coordination and integral management of field data collection phase of “Porto Tolle” project.
- Evaluated seismic response and natural frequency of the land for structural and environmental safety.
- Completed and presented a thesis project based on Enel ex-power plant site data in Porto tolle, Rovigo, Italy.
Environmental R&D Assistant
Shiraz University
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and tested natural absorbents for aquatic oil spills.
- Research and lab tests on contact-angle measurements and fluid interaction.
- Conducted lab research on grain size distribution, soil composition, and their impact on fluid dynamics.
- Studied flow efficiency and material interaction under varying densities and viscosities.
- Lab practice on two-phase flow behavior in porous and pipe systems.
Oil Refinery Intern
I.K.O.R.C Oil Refinery Co.
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Proposed innovations at refinery to improve efficiency and reduce pollution.
- Shadowed environmental and HSE teams on soil purification and pollution control.
- Gained hands on experience in refinery units and environmental risk identification.
Education
M.Sc. - Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources
01.2024
- Thesis: Seismic Characterization of Subsurface Structures in ENEL Power Plant, Porto Tolle, Italy.
- Link to read the master thesis
- Course description
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
01.2020
Project: Design of Bio-Sorbents for Oil Pollution Removal from Water
Skills
- Data & Analysis: Field data collection, Analytical skills, Signal processing, GPS data analyzing, mapping, subsurface imaging, environmental reporting
- Soft skills: presentation skills, Communication, Project coordination, Organizational skills, Time management, Multitasking, Fast learning, Flexibility
- Software & Tools: Geopsy, Dinver, Python, QGIS, Matlab, AutoCAD, MS Office
- Geophysical Methods: MASW, Ambient noise analysis (H/V), seismic inversion, GPR, ERT, structural monitoring
- Environmental Expertise: Soil & water contamination, remediation, bioremediation, impact assessment, environmental risk reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Dutch
Limited Working
Certification
- Driving license- B
- Udemy certificate: Go from map zero to map hero with QGIS: 'heat maps', locator maps, election maps, density maps, analysis, design + more
- Udemy certificate: AutoCAD 2D and 3D modeling for beginners
- FORMAZIONE SPECIFICA DEI LAVORATORI – Low Risk Service Activities
- Health & Safety in the Workplace
- General Geology & HSE Workshop
- Excel & Matlab for Engineers
Timeline
Geophysics Intern - ISAMGEO S.R.L.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Environmental R&D Assistant - Shiraz University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Oil Refinery Intern - I.K.O.R.C Oil Refinery Co.
01.2019 - 01.2019
University of Shiraz - B.Sc., Petroleum Engineering
University of Padova - M.Sc., Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources