TERRADAT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Technical Manager
- Technical Director / Archeological Geophysics Lead
Christian is the Technical Manager at TerraDat. He graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in Geology and joined TerraDat in 2003 as a graduate geologist. Over the last two decades, Christian has taken on various responsibilities within the company, overseeing its technical operations and leading multiple research initiatives.
Christian's passion lies in advancing the field of geophysics, particularly through the innovative application of 3D technology to visualise the concealed subsurface. Recently, he has been focused on enhancing TerraDat's capabilities in archaeology, spearheading the use of multi-channel magnetometry arrays and multi-frequency ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems. These advancements have opened up new possibilities for detecting and interpreting archaeological features across extensive survey areas, thus enabling the contextualisation of archaeological sites on a regional scale.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Geophysicist at TerraDat ( UK ) Ltd
Jordan is a project geophysicist at TerraDat (UK) Ltd. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree in Physics and a minor in Geology. He obtained an MSc through the University of Oslo and the University Centre in Svalbard. His studies focussed on geophysical surveying and modelling debris-covered glaciers in the Arctic and Himalayas. His PhD from Michigan Technological University focused on 3-D modelling and geophysics applied to glaciers and historic maritime archaeology. He has authored/co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals on geography, geology and archaeology.
Jordan enjoys the outdoor aspects of geophysical data acquisition and the thrill of revealing subsurface secrets. His role at TerraDat has allowed him to test new methods for data processing and 3-D visualisation. Lately, he has been developing new customised software for rapid archaeological data processing and visualisation, allowing for a more efficient assessment of daily survey results.
Job Titles:
- Archaeological Consultant
Tim specialises in archaeo-metallurgical studies and archaeological geophysical surveys. Tim is also a professional tutor at Cardiff University, teaching archaeological science. His research interests include the technology of early iron-production/working, landscape evolution and the Ordovician geology of Portugal.
Job Titles:
- Director and Principal Geophysicist
Job Titles:
- Director / Founder and Principal Geophysicist
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Director
- Founder
- Co - Founder & Aerial Surveys Specialist
As a co-founder of TerraDat, Nick Russill brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the team. With a degree in Exploration & Mining Geology from Cardiff University, Nick has consistently been at the forefront of geophysical advancements.
Nick's role as the Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Exeter University's School of Engineering underscores his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with practical applications in geology and archaeology. His qualifications as a drone pilot have been instrumental in elevating TerraDat's aerial reality capture capabilities, which he has significantly advanced since pioneering commercial photogrammetry collaborations in the UK with Topcon, Japan.
Under Nick's guidance, TerraDat has engaged in several high-profile projects that have captured public interest. His leadership was pivotal in the search for the potential burial site of the Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr, and his contributions have enriched numerous BBC historical documentaries. Notably, his expertise was key in the discovery of a World War II Nazi escape tunnel in South Wales, showcasing the practical impact of geophysical surveys in uncovering the past.