NSERC Discovery Grant Awarded
2025/04/10
🎉 Exciting News: NSERC Discovery Grant Awarded
I’m very happy to share that I have received my first NSERC Discovery Grant as an Early Career Researcher.
This support marks an important milestone as I begin my faculty career at the University of Manitoba, and I’m deeply grateful for the confidence NSERC has placed in my research program.
🔍 Research Overview
The funded research program, “Advancing electromagnetic geophysics for exploration and sustainable management of mineral resources,”, focuses on developing new electromagnetic (EM) geophysical approaches to better image the Earth’s subsurface.
The main goals of the program are to:
- Develop next-generation EM survey designs, including 3D and distributed sensor systems
- Improve subsurface imaging by advancing our understanding of frequency-dependent conductivity and chargeability
- Create scalable computational methods for simulation and inversion of large EM datasets
- Support sustainable and responsible mineral exploration, particularly for critical minerals needed for the energy transition
This work builds on my previous research in airborne EM, induced polarization, and large-scale inversion, with a strong emphasis on open-source software development and open science.
🇨🇦 Why This Matters
As demand for critical minerals such as nickel and copper continues to grow, Canada faces the challenge of discovering new resources while minimizing environmental impact.
By advancing EM geophysics, this research aims to:
- Improve detection and characterization of deep and complex mineral systems
- Reduce exploration risk and uncertainty
- Support data-driven, sustainable resource management
The outcomes of this work will help strengthen Canada’s capacity in mineral exploration while contributing to broader societal goals around sustainability.
🎓 Training and Mentorship
A key component of this grant is the training of highly qualified personnel (HQP). Over the next five years, this program will support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working at the intersection of geophysics, computation, and data science.
I’m especially excited to build an inclusive research environment and to mentor students as they develop skills that are valuable across academia, industry, and the public sector.
🙏 Acknowledgements
I’m sincerely thankful to NSERC for this support, and to my mentors, collaborators, and colleagues who have contributed to shaping this research direction.
I’m excited to get started and to share updates as the research progresses.