K.Marvie Reed
Professional Summary
Marvie is a multidisciplinary engineer with a strong background in mining, water supply and sanitation, and environmental engineering. He combines technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills and is passionate about projects that promote green-engineering solutions. Currently, he leverages his research experience in Artificial Intelligence and Combined Survey Techniques for Stone Quarries Optimization (AI-COSTSQO) to improve efficiency and sustainability in mineral extraction processes. Marvie’s expertise and research interests include dimensional stone quarry optimization, discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling, hydrological analysis, water and wastewater treatment, sustainable sanitation processes for developing countries, resource recovery, bioeconomy, life cycle analysis (LCA), and environmental management.
Education
Master of Science (MSc.) in Environmental Engineering (Curriculum: Earth Resources Engineering) | September 2021 – March 2024
- ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Final grade: 105/110 | EQF Level: 7 | Type of Credits: CFU/ECTS | Number of Credits: 124
- Thesis: "Production Optimization and Environmental Protection in Ornamental Stone Quarries Using Ground Penetrating Radar Techniques"
Master of Science (MSc.) in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation | August 2019 – November 2021
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Ghana
- Final grade: A | EQF Level: 7 | Thesis: "Phytoremediation of heavy metals from gold mine effluent using water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
- Thesis: "Phytoremediation of heavy metals from gold mine effluent using water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)"
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mining Engineering (Cum laude & Salutatorian) | September 2012 – December 2018
- University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
- Final grade: 3.33/4.00 (Cum laude & Salutatorian) | EQF Level: 6 | Number of Credits: 183
- Thesis: "Investigating the Impacts of Iron ore Mining Activities on Surface Water Quality"
Work Experience
Research Fellow | April 2024 – Present
- ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Website: )
- Project: Artificial Intelligence and Combined Survey Techniques for Stone Quarries Optimization (AI-COSTSQO)
- Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute research objectives, evaluating results.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement research programs aligned with University and project requirements.
- Design an eco-efficient and sustainable stone exploitation system utilizing non-invasive techniques.
Drainage Engineer (Intern) | August 2020 – November 2020
- Ghana Hydrological Services Department, Accra, Ghana
- Performed hydrological analyses, designed coastal protection structures, and conducted catchment delineation.
Mining Engineer (Intern) | February 2019 – April 2019
- MNG Gold Liberia Limited, Bong County, Liberia
- Optimized mineral extraction, reduced production costs, and acquired field skills in hours extraction and processing.
Skills:
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Social Media Platforms, Google Drive, Skype, Zoom, Google Docs, Basic AutoCAD, Basic ArcGIS, Basic EPANET, Basic Paraview, Basic SPSS, R/Rstudio (Basic), Mendeley and Zotero, Publish or Perish (Harzing) , Wastewater Treatment Technology knowledge.
Soft Skills:
Leadership, Excellent Oral & Written Communication, Organization, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Analytical, Resourceful and Innovative.
Certifications:
- European Bioeconomy University (EBU) Student Journey (March 2023 – June 2023)
- Advanced Course on Earth Observation for Raw Materials Sector (EIT Raw Materials & RawMatCop Alliance) (June 2020)
- Climate Change: From Learning to Action (United Nation Climate Change E-learn) (June 2020)
- Global Environmental Management (Coursera) | Link: www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/YNZ4JFF2VEY4 (August 2020)
- Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning (Coursera) | Link: www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/BGSRSQTRGZEF (August 2020)
Language:
- English (Mother Tongue)
- Italian (A2 level)
Honors and Awards
- 2022: Emilia-Romagna Regional Scholar (ER.GO), University of Bologna
- 2019: ArcelorMittal Liberia Mineral Devolpement Agreement (MDA) Scholar, KNUST
- 2018: Salutatorian, College of Engineering, University of Liberia
- 2018: Inductee, Society of Honors, University of Liberia
- 2015: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Excellence in Higher Education for Liberia Development Scholar
- 2014: Lux In Tenebris Honors Scholar, Lux In Tenebris Honors Scholar Program, University of Liberia
- 2013: BHP Billiton/Cavalla Resources Scholar
- 2011: Valedictorian, Free Pentecostal Global Mission High School
- 2010: JJRSSA Scholar, Joseph Jenkins Robert Educational Foundation
