More About Dr. Higgs

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 Energy Sector Experience

Renewable Energy Integration: Conducted drone mapping and precise GPS mapping (RTK satellite navigation) for master planning of renewable energy projects, such as solar car parks and energy-efficient systems at Nassau Stadium and various resort projects in The Bahamas.

Waste-to-Energy Projects: Delivered presentations on waste-to-energy processes, showcasing their feasibility and benefits during international conferences, including the Solid Waste Institute of Sustainability Winter School on Solid Waste Management (2017).

Leachate and Gas Management: Designed and upgraded leachate treatment systems and landfill gas (LFG) management facilities to enhance energy recovery and environmental compliance.

Collaboration with Global Partners: Partnered with international experts to assess and remediate environmental contamination, such as at Sol Petroleum Tank Farms and other fuel-related facilities.

Technology and Innovation Sector Experience

Advanced Surveying Techniques:

• Utilized cutting-edge drone technology (Mavic Pro Platinum, Phantom 4 Pro) for topographic surveys, orthomosaic mapping, and bathymetric surveys for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Applied GIS and heat-generation technology to analyze landfill gas emissions, biogas composition, and environmental variables.

Research and Development:

Developed innovative, cost-effective strategies to attenuate landfill gas emissions using natural soils, earning recognition for technological contributions in landfill management.

Designed a simple and economical methodology for measuring methane oxidation in landfill cover soils, tested at various sites across the U.S.

Digital Engineering Applications:

Leveraged MicroStation, AutoCAD, and geotechnical software to design infrastructure for waste management, renewable energy, and environmental monitoring systems.

Real-Time Data Utilization:  

Conducted real-time monitoring of landfill gas (methane, CO2) using specialized equipment like gas chromatographs, FID detectors, and advanced thermal conductivity analyzers.

Applied IoT-enabled solutions for tracking compaction and airspace utilization in landfill operations.

Other Notable Achievements

Developed waste-to-energy systems and recycling initiatives as part of large-scale projects in British Columbia, Florida, and The Bahamas.

Delivered impactful presentations on sustainable waste management and renewable energy at conferences such as WASTECON, Global Waste Management Symposium, and the Sustainable YOU Conference.

Coordinated the successful remediation of landfill sites, integrating innovative energy and waste reduction technologies into environmental control systems.