Aabha Udayan Panicker

Geologist and Environmental Science graduate with expertise in geospatial analysis, mining project planning, and biodiversity mapping. Over a year of experience as an Assistant Geologist, conducting field surveys, sampling, mapping, and analysing geological data, and producing reports to support resource planning, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance. Proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Google Earth, and experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver data driven insights.

Sales Representative at Circle K (2024-11 – Present)

• Provide reliable customer service in a retail environment while adhering to health, safety, hygiene and operational procedures and collaborating with colleagues to maintain a safe, well organised workplace

Intern - UDC Greenacre Project at UCD Sustainability Hub (2024-07 – 2024-09)

• Collected and analysed biodiversity and land use data using ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth, and My Maps to produce spatial reports for UCD's flagship sustainability initiative
• Collaborated with project officers, sustainability researchers, and local community partners to map species distribution and ecological features, informing decision-making for circular food systems and campus resource recovery projects
• Streamlined geospatial data compilation and developed interactive maps, reducing reporting time by 20% and improving stakeholder access to environmental insights for education, and research initiatives

Assistant Geologist at Mundengara Granites Pvt Ltd (2022-01 – 2023-03)

• Conducted geological surveys and core logging in a granite quarry; collected rock, soil, and water samples for analysis to inform exploration drilling and environmental compliance decisions
• Produced geological maps using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Google Earth, supporting senior geologists, mine managers, and environmental regulators in site planning, drilling recommendations, and safety assessments
• Designed and executed daily mining plans, coordinated weekly meetings with project owners to report project status and align research objectives, improving coordination with engineers and reducing operational delays through accurate data visualisation and analysis
• Collaborated cross functionally with geologists, engineers, and environmental consultants to ensure sustainable quarry operations, integrating environmental monitoring into exploration planning

Master of Science in Environmental Science – University College Dublin (2023-09 – 2024-12)

PG Diploma in Geoinformatics – University of Mysore (2021-02 – 2021-10)

Master of Science in Geology – University of Mysore (2018-08 – 2020-10)

BSc in Geology and water management – Mahatma Gandhi University (2015-07 – 2018-05)