ABOUT ME
Sedimentology
My main interest is reconstructing past sedimentary processes and environments, based on mainly on field studies. I am very interested also in sedimentary petrology.
2010 - 2019
University of Tartu
Geology, PhD
Current GPA 4.5 in 5-point system; Fist-class honors (UK)
Soft-Sediment Deformation
has been my principle research focus during PhD studies
Fluvial deposits
Turbidites, tides, tsunamis and other fluvial deposits always gain my immediate attention on field
2007 - 2009
University of Tartu
Master of Science (MSc), Geology
GPA 4.34 in 5-point system; Fist-class honors (UK)
2003 - 2007
University of Tartu
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology
GPA 3.68 in 5-point system; Fist-class honors (UK)
1999 - 2003
Concordia International University Estonia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business
Magna Cum Laude
Impact structures and impact deformation
I have personal interest in impact induced rock deformations (especially PDFs and coesite and stishovite formation)
INSTITUTIONS AND POSITIONS
ONGOING PROJECTS
01.03.2019 - ...
University of Tartu
Faculty of Science and Technology
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences
Geology Chief Specialist / Program Manager
RESTA19: "Rare Earth Elements in Estonian shelly phosphorite: distribution and extraction potential (1.09.2020−31.03.2023)", Kalle Kirsimäe, University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences.
01.11.2017-28.02.2018
University of Tartu
Faculty of Science and Technology
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences,
Specialist
2016-2017
Science Centre AHHAA Foundation
Head of Dept. of Education
2014-2015
Värska Resort and Water Park
R&D project manager (project based)
2012-2016
Estonian Museum of Natural History
Head of Geology Department/curator
2006-2007
University of Tartu Museums
Project-manager's assistant
CURRENT COURSE LISTING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TARTU
LOOM.00.031 Applications of Geology and Environmental Technology (4ECTS)
LOOM.03.134 Introcution to Geology (1 ECTS)
LOOM.02.124 Project Management (3 ECTS)
LOOM.03.004 Sedimentology (5ECTS) assistant lecturer
2004
Hendrikson & Ko
Geologist