Leila Evans

Leila is a GeoNetZero CDT PhD Researcher at University of Strathclyde looking at the impact of human bias and uncertainty on geological models, specifically our fault and fracture models and the decision making beyond these. A geoscientist by background, she has a BSc in Earth Science from University of Glasgow and an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience from University of Aberdeen.After her MSc, Leila worked as an Engineering Geologist and was involved in large civil projects as site geologist in the Scottish Highlands as well as designing rock fall mitigation measures in St Helena. She then worked in the satellite mapping team at CGG before moving to Edinburgh where she gained wide experience as a geoscientist in exploration and New Ventures at Cairn Energy (now Capricorn Energy), working on projects in the North Sea, Eastern Med, Africa & Australia.Leila has previously been involved in the Aberdeen PESGB YP committee and enjoys mountain biking and ski touring in her local moun