Ivan Lokmer

Dr. Ivan Lokmer is an Associate Professor in Petroleum Geoscience at the School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin. His research focuses on geophysical inversion techniques, volcano seismology, and seismic wave propagation in complex media. He holds a PhD from UCD and has expertise in numerical modeling, machine learning applications, and subduction zone dynamics. Key research areas include stress field analysis along the Hikurangi Margin, diffraction imaging using deep learning, and long-period volcanic seismic event mechanisms. He has coordinated modules such as 'Applied Geophysics' and 'Geocomputation' at UCD since 2019.

Education: BSc in Physics (University of Zagreb, 1997), MSc in Geophysics (University of Zagreb, 2002), PhD in Volcano Seismology (UCD, 2008). Research highlights include studies on seismic source inversion, borehole stress orientation variability, and volcanic tremor analysis. His work integrates field observations with computational methods to advance understanding of tectonic and volcanic processes.

Notable contributions include the FAME project using fiber-optic sensing for volcano monitoring and publications on subduction zone stress patterns. Teaching responsibilities include courses on geophysical methods and geocomputational tools. Ongoing projects focus on machine learning in seismic imaging and geohazard analysis.