I am a Research Fellow at the Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) at The University of Western Australia, a position held since August 2022. With a background in computational modelling and exploration geophysics, his research focuses on integrating geophysics and geology to enhance exploration targeting methodologies.

After completing a MSc in Nanomaterial at the University of Cape Town, south Africa, I was offered a scholarship to investigate the Earth slichter modes for an MSc in Computational Geodynamics at the Physics Department, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. After a few years in Calgary, I had to move to Perth in 2015 to pursue a PhD in Exploration Geophysics at Curtin University, Western Australia. My scientifc interest spans across developing innovative approaches to 3D geological modeling, bridging geological and geophysical data for more accurate subsurface interpretations.

Currently, I am working on optimizing solutions for exploration targeting through open-source software development in QGIS. By enhancing the existing Loop3D framework, with the aim to develop a stable front-end interface that allows geologists and geophysicists to construct high-resolution 3D geological models efficiently. This work is dedicated not only to increase the useability of existing Loop algorithms, but also to help improve the decision-making processes. 

My broader research interests focus on advancing computational methods in geoscience, including the use of open-source platforms for geospatial analysis and the development of improved 3D modelling workflows for geological uncertainty assessment. I am particularly interested in exploring the application of Large Language Models and other AI-driven approaches to geoscientific problems, especially in the context of exploration targeting. A key strand of my work involves designing agentic workflows that streamline the construction of 3D geological models to support decision-making in mineral and energy exploration; such as planning sampling programs, drilling campaigns, and subsurface characterisation. I actively seek opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to further integrate artificial intelligence with geoscientific practice and to drive innovation in exploration strategy and modelling.

I have been regurlarly teaching software carpentry course with the Kaya-HPC server team, to help UWA researcher better optimize their intense computational needs.  Also within the CET, along with Guillaume Pirot, we have been coordinating the Brown Bag talk session run every Monday from 12 to 1pm at the Robert Street Lecture Theatre.

English, French, Lingala, Kituba, Kuni

• Automated 3D Geological Modelling 

Pre-commercial Product Brochure: 3DLoop Software for rapid geological and geophysical modelling - MinEx CRC

• Fine-Tuning LLM Gemma2B model in building GeoBot assistant 

A chatbot trained to help mark geoscience students assessment. Also, the bot open the possibility in recommending teacher to improve their teaching focus based on topics or group of students.

ShebMichel/geobot_teacher: A conversational chatbot which assess geoscience student's assignments. It decides whether you fail or pass!

• Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG)

ASEG WA Branch President (2022-2024)

ASEG WA Branch Secretary (2021-2022)

•  AGC travel grant for Science Meet Parliament (Canberra Feb 11-13, 2025)

A grant to attend and meet with members of parliaments. Also to discuss ways to help scientist better advocate their research in public. A great 2 days professional development to help researcher built a coalition around the same purpose, so that they can have a voice and even have politicians lead their voice in public.