Ravidya Burrowes, Ph.D.
Academic Record:
Dr. Burrowes is the Founder and Managing Director of emc2. Dr. Burrowes (then
Maharaj) obtained a doctorate in Geology (University of the West Indies) in 2000 after
completing a programme of research on the Quaternary sedimentology and
palaeontology of south-western Jamaica. This research focused on re-constructing the
Recent geologic and climatic history of the region based on evidence from the
sandstone and coastal formations. Dr. Burrowes also holds a Master of Science
Degree in Physical Geography (1992, Kings College, Strand, University of London) and
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Geography and Geology (1991 - Mona,
University of the West Indies). During her academic career, she was awarded several
scholarships, including: the UWI Postgraduate Scholarship (1993-95), the Overseas
Development Agency Scholarship (shared programme with University of London - 1991-
92) and Trinidad and Tobago National Scholarship (1988 - 2nd in the Modern Studies
Group). She was awarded the Edward Robinson Postgraduate Prize for her research in
Geology in 1995/6, and was awarded the McMillan Prize for the Best Geography
Dissertation in 1991. In 2000 Dr. Burrowes was awarded a grant to attend the
International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP) Workshop in Bonne.
Employment Record:
March 2004 to present. Managing Director, emc2/Environmental Consultant (see
Projects)
March 2001 to Feb 2004. Manager, Technical Advisory Services, Institute of
Marine Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago. This included senior authorship and project
management of several important environmental reports including:
June 1999 to March 2001. Research Fellow, UWI. Research focused on the
stratigraphy and basin architecture of the sandstones of the Yellow Limestone Group in
the Central Inlier of Jamaica. Additional projects included research on Beach Erosion in
Negril and Natural Hazards in the Dolphin Head,Hanover, Jamaica.
June 1998 to May 1999. Independent Environmental Consultant. Details
available upon request. See also Hazard Mitigation & Vulnerability Reduction Plan,
Jeremie, Haiti. (primary author and investigator, with assistance on participatory
planning from Dr. Axel Kravatsky). During this period Dr. Burrowes (then Maharaj) also
contributed to the South Coast Development Plan (prepared by Halcrow) as part of the
UWI Team (geology, hazards, landforms).
Aug. 1996 to May 1998. Senior Project Manager. C. Douglas & Assoc. Ltd.
/ESTECH. Details available upon request.
June 1993 to July 1996. Independent Consultant. Details available upon request.
Dr. Burrowes is professional member of the International Association of Impact
Assessment.
Dr. Burrowes is the Founder and Managing Director of emc2. Dr. Burrowes (then
Maharaj) obtained a doctorate in Geology (University of the West Indies) in 2000 after
completing a programme of research on the Quaternary sedimentology and
palaeontology of south-western Jamaica. This research focused on re-constructing the
Recent geologic and climatic history of the region based on evidence from the
sandstone and coastal formations. Dr. Burrowes also holds a Master of Science
Degree in Physical Geography (1992, Kings College, Strand, University of London) and
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Geography and Geology (1991 - Mona,
University of the West Indies). During her academic career, she was awarded several
scholarships, including: the UWI Postgraduate Scholarship (1993-95), the Overseas
Development Agency Scholarship (shared programme with University of London - 1991-
92) and Trinidad and Tobago National Scholarship (1988 - 2nd in the Modern Studies
Group). She was awarded the Edward Robinson Postgraduate Prize for her research in
Geology in 1995/6, and was awarded the McMillan Prize for the Best Geography
Dissertation in 1991. In 2000 Dr. Burrowes was awarded a grant to attend the
International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP) Workshop in Bonne.
Employment Record:
March 2004 to present. Managing Director, emc2/Environmental Consultant (see
Projects)
March 2001 to Feb 2004. Manager, Technical Advisory Services, Institute of
Marine Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago. This included senior authorship and project
management of several important environmental reports including:
- EIA for the proposed laying of a 24” gas pipeline from Dolphin A platform to Beachfield (landing at Rustville
Guayaguayare Bay) & construction of a gas reception facility at Beachfield. Jan 2004. BGTTL. - EIA for The Proposed Drilling of Two Sub-sea Wells in Block 5a), Laying of Pipelines and Umbilicals and
Dolphin A Platform Modifications Dec 2003. BGTTL. - EIA for the Establishment of an Industrial Estate at Union Estate, La Brea. NGC/NEC/LABIDCO. Dec 2003.
- EIS for the Proposed Ocean Bottom Survey at Dolphin Field– Feb 2003, BGTTL.
- EIA for the Proposed Resort Development 1a, Lawries Bay, Antigua. 2003. Astra Holdings Ltd.
- St. John’s Harbour Re-Development: Environmental Risk Assessment for Proposed Ocean Dredge Spoil
Disposal Sites (Antigua Pier Group Ltd.). Sept 2001 - Technical Guidelines and Criteria for Environmentally Sound Sand Aggregate Marine Mining. April 2002.
Prepared for the OECS (SDU).
June 1999 to March 2001. Research Fellow, UWI. Research focused on the
stratigraphy and basin architecture of the sandstones of the Yellow Limestone Group in
the Central Inlier of Jamaica. Additional projects included research on Beach Erosion in
Negril and Natural Hazards in the Dolphin Head,Hanover, Jamaica.
June 1998 to May 1999. Independent Environmental Consultant. Details
available upon request. See also Hazard Mitigation & Vulnerability Reduction Plan,
Jeremie, Haiti. (primary author and investigator, with assistance on participatory
planning from Dr. Axel Kravatsky). During this period Dr. Burrowes (then Maharaj) also
contributed to the South Coast Development Plan (prepared by Halcrow) as part of the
UWI Team (geology, hazards, landforms).
Aug. 1996 to May 1998. Senior Project Manager. C. Douglas & Assoc. Ltd.
/ESTECH. Details available upon request.
June 1993 to July 1996. Independent Consultant. Details available upon request.
Dr. Burrowes is professional member of the International Association of Impact
Assessment.
