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Prof. Dr. Johan Robertsson is a Full Professor of Applied Geophysics and Head of the Exploration and Environmental Geophysics (EEG) Group at ETH Zürich's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. He holds a MSc from Uppsala University (1991) and a PhD in Geophysics from Rice University (1994). Before joining ETH in 2012, he spent 15 years at Schlumberger in R&D roles, leading projects that revolutionized marine seismic data acquisition. His research focuses on wave propagation physics, seismic data inversion, and applications in exploration and environmental geophysics. He pioneered the use of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for landslide monitoring and contributed to Mars seismology via the InSight mission.
Education:
- MSc in Engineering Physics, Uppsala University (1991)
- PhD in Geophysics, Rice University (1994)
Research Interests:
- Seismic wavefield modeling and inversion
- Planetary seismology (Mars, Moon)
- Acoustic metamaterials and wave control
- Environmental geohazard monitoring
- Marine seismic acquisition techniques
His work on the Martian soil properties using InSight data and lunar exploration instrumentation (ALGEP) reflects his cross-disciplinary approach. He holds 90+ patents and has secured prestigious grants like the ERC Advanced Grant.
Awards:
- EAGE Guido Bonarelli Award (2020)
- ERC Advanced Grant MATRIX (2017)
- EAGE Conrad Schlumberger Award (2018)
Grants & Advising:
- Led the MATRIX ERC project advancing seismic imaging algorithms
- Advised over 20 PhD/MS students (names not listed)
- Secured Schlumberger's largest R&D project in marine seismic sampling
His EEG Group operates cutting-edge labs for immersive wave experimentation and planetary geophysical instrumentation. Current initiatives include lunar subsurface exploration and acoustic invisibility experiments.
