Colin G. Farquharson

Colin G. Farquharson is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His career spans roles including Assistant Professor (2008-2018), Associate Professor (2014-2018), and full Professor since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of British Columbia (1995) and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Geophysics from the University of Edinburgh (1990).

His research focuses on forward modeling and inversion of geophysical electromagnetic data, particularly surface geometry inversion (SGI), meshfree methods for unstructured grids, and joint inversion techniques. Key projects include SGI for hydrothermal vent systems, 3D EM modeling for mineral exploration, and computational methods on unstructured tetrahedral meshes. His work addresses challenges in uranium exploration, subsurface imaging, and geological interface reconstruction.

Publications emphasize advancements in electromagnetic theory, inversion algorithms, and applications in mineral and hydrocarbon exploration. Notable collaborations include work with Peter Lelièvre on surface-based inversion and stochastic optimization. Research groups include the CAG Group and FacetModeller team, focusing on integrating geological models with geophysical data.

Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his extensive contributions to geophysical methodology and exploration geophysics are well-documented. He advises numerous graduate students and leads projects funded by NSERC, industry partnerships, and international collaborations.