Shona Mackie

Shona Mackie is a Senior Research Engineer at Gexcon, where they develop and analyze CFD models related to explosion, fire, and dispersion for the energy industry. With a strong background in environmental sciences, Shona has worked in both academia and industry, holding previous roles such as Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Bristol and Research Fellow at the University of Otago. They have extensive experience in numerical modeling and data management, alongside a commitment to outreach initiatives that promote scientific understanding. Shona holds multiple degrees, including a PhD from The University of Edinburgh, and has contributed to various projects, publications, and presentations throughout their career.