Staff
JULIAN CONRAD (M.Sc.) - GEOHYDROLOGIST
While working for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for 11 years, Julian completed an M.Sc. in hydrogeology and GIS at the University of Rhode Island in the USA. In March 2001 Julian established GEOSS. Julian is skilled in groundwater exploration, groundwater development, groundwa- ter monitoring and management.
LOUISE SOLTAU (M.Sc.) - HYDROGEOPHYSICIST
Louise graduated with an M.Sc. from University of Missouri-Rolla (USA) in 2000. Her strengths lie in all aspects of geophysical work, with specialisation in the field of geophysics and groundwater exploration. She has a wide range of geohydrological skills with regard to contaminant hydrogeology as well.
MARILIE CARSTENS (Masters in Environmental Management)- GEOSPATIAL SCIENTIST
Marilie is a GIS/Database specialist. She has excellent skills in computer programming, database development and data management. These skills are being applied in the field of geohy- drology and associated disciplines.
DALE BARROW (M.Sc.) - GEOHYDROLOGIST
Dale graduated with a Masters geohydrology degree in 2011 from the Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State. Dale is responsible for a wide range of groundwater disciplines including geological mapping, borehole siting, geophysical work, drilling and pump testing supervision, hydrocen- sus work and detailed geohydrological monitoring. Dale has completed projects in numerical groundwater modelling as well.
CHARLES PEEK (B.Sc.HON) - GEOHYDROLOGIST & GIS SPECIALIST
Charles is a geohydrologist with a good understanding of geology and a particular skill for groundwater exploration. He has good experience in geological mapping, geophysical techniques, hydrocensus work and groundwater sampling. In addition Charles also has advanced skills in Geoinformatics and has assisted with Validation and Verification projects, especially in the compilation of the spatial data sets.
CORNÉ ENGELBREGHT (M.Sc.) - GEOHYDROLOGIST
Corné is a geohydrologist with emphasis on hydrogeochemistry and environmental geochemistry. He recently completed his Master thesis titled “Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater and assessment of hydrological processes using environmental tracers in the Mokolo catchment, Limpopo. Corné is skilled in groundwater sampling, groundwater chemical data analysis and interpretation.
MEGAN CONRAD (B.A.) - FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Megan is responsible for managing the financial and administrative affairs of GEOSS.
ALISON MCDULING - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF SUPPORT
Alison is responsible for office administration and staff support.