Geophysical Inversion Facility
UBC-GIF advances methods in computational geophysics to solve applied problems. Explore our recent research, presentations, and projects
Our research group advances numerical methods in simulations, inversions, and machine learning. We work on problems in resource exploration, management and environmental applications, foster open science practices, and train the next generation of geoscientists.
Latest Papers¶
Numerical study illustrating the value of 3D EM simulations applied to inversion results
This article considers the potential for open-source software and open-science practices to accelerate research in applied geophysics and thereby contribute to solutions of geoscientific problems impacting society.
Latest Presentations¶
Presentation given at the EAGE Near Surface Geoscience 2025 conference
Presentation given at IMAGE 2025
Presentation given at AEGC 2025 in the Inverse Problems sessions.
Our Focus¶
- Applications¶
- Mineral exploration, permafrost, groundwater, unexploded ordinance (UXO), geotechnical engineering, carbon capture and storage, geothermal.
- Data¶
- Electrical and electromagnetic methods, induced polarization, gravity and magnetics, petrophysical and geologic data.
- Methods¶
- Numerical simulations of partial differential equations, optimization techniques, inverse theory, machine learning, open source software.
AQGeo Consortium¶
Our research is supported by the Geophysics Inversion Consortium. Our members have access to researchers, private educational materials, and the ability to work with our research group to create research priorities.