Keynote Speakers

Dr Mark McLeanGeological Survey of Victoria (GSV) and The University of Melbourne

Dr Mark McLean is a geophysicist whose career bridges government, academia, and industry innovation.

Presentation Topic: Cosmic particles and Earth imaging: What muons teach us about the future of geophysics.

Marina CostelloeGeoscience Australia

Marina Costelloe is the Branch Head of the Mineral Systems Branch at Geoscience Australia, she leads the minerals component of the $3.4 Billion 34-year Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative.

Presentation Topic: Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity – government investment in precompetitive geophysics
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Lee SlaterHenry Rutgers Professor of Geophysics, Rutgers University Newark

Lee Slater, Distinguished Professor and Henry Rutgers Professor in Geophysics at Rutgers University Newark, is an internationally recognized expert in near surface geophysics and hydrogeophysics.

Presentation Topic: Emerging opportunities for characterization and monitoring hydrogeological and biogeochemical processes in the near-surface Earth using electrical geophysics.

Kerry KeyFounder, Deep Blue Geophysics

Kerry Key, PhD, is the founder of Deep Blue Geophysics and a leading expert in computational electromagnetics for resource exploration.

Presentation Topic: Precision Under Cover: Reducing Exploration Risk with CSEM and Full-Physics Spectral IP.

Dr Natasha HendrickScientist, volunteer, adventurer, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership and STEM

Natasha is a scientist, volunteer, adventurer, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership and STEM.

Presentation Topic: Think again – are you really AI-ready?

Kim CookManager, Geoscience Research and Technology, South32

In her current role as Manager, Geoscience Research and Technology at South32.

Presentation Topic: EXPLORING THE FUTURE : Geophysics, AI and the Next Exploration Era.

Tariq A. AlkhalifahProfessor, KAUST

Tariq A. Alkhalifah is a professor in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Division. He joined KAUST in June 2009.

Presentation Topic: The role of neural representation and regularization in Earth discovery.

Tim DeanPrincipal Engineer, Fleet Space Technologies

Dr Tim Dean is a Principal Engineer at Fleet Space Technologies with worldwide experience in the application of geophysics in the mining, oil & gas, and sport technology industries.

Presentation Topic: The transformation of geophysical acquisition: new hardware, new physics.

Katherine McKenna Manager Exploration Discovery - Innovation, BHP

Katherine McKenna is Manager Exploration Discovery – Innovation at BHP, where she leads initiatives that accelerate mineral discovery through innovation, technology, and integrated geoscience.

Presentation Topic: The Future of Geophysics