Kevin Walsh
Kevin Walsh
Name: Kevin Walsh
Position: MRes Student
Supervisor/s: Paul Holloway & Aaron Lim
Office: Research Office, Ground Floor, Department of Geography
Email Address: 109569375@umail.ucc.ie
Biography
I graduated from UCC with a BSc in Geology in 2013. I spent the last 5 years working as a Geologist in the mineral exploration industry here in Ireland working on several zinc, lead and copper projects. During this time, I was part of small team that discovered the Ballywire Zinc prospect, one of the most significant base metal mineral discoveries in Ireland in recent years.
In the course of my time working in the industry, I’ve witnessed the vast push towards renewable energy. The prospect of Ireland becoming a world leader in green energy production is very exciting and a desire to be a part of that enterprise is what has led me to embark on this new path of research.
Research Project
My research project is titled “Submarine Cables Routes from Offshore Windfarms - Seabed Classification Mapping”. This project proposes to utilise geospatial analysis to identify the optimal route selection for offshore cables, supporting our understanding of the geomorphology and potential geohazards associated with these environments. This research will focus on proposals in the south and west coasts of Ireland, as these areas are under the most intense development for offshore windfarms.
Publications
Final year project consisted of 30 days in the field, mapping outcrops on the Kilbride Peninsula in County Mayo. This was followed by a 25,000-word thesis, detailing the findings achieved in the field and through subsequent research.