Data and the Subterranean with the British Geological Survey’s Holger Kessler

Data Today

We don’t often think about what's going on beneath the surface of our cities and towns. But how could more understanding of this underground world help deliver better public services and tackle environmental impact?

Today’s guest is Holger Kessler, a renowned geoscientist who has racked up an astonishing 25 years at the British Geological Survey. In early 2024, he started a new role at AtkinsRéalis but previously worked at the Government Office for Science as the Science Lead of the Future of the Subsurface Foresight Programme.

We discuss the siloed nature of data underground, the benefits of digital twins, and why it's so important to use the utilities we have underground.

00:00 - Intro

12:24 - Why is subsurface data so siloed?

23:05 - Holger’s work in the London subterranean

28:15 - Dan's final thoughts

LINKS:

Holger Kessler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holgerkessler/

British Geological Survey: https://www.bgs.ac.uk/

Dan Klein: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dplklein

Zühlke: https://www.zuehlke.com/en

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