معرفی
Mostafa Naghizadeh is a Researcher affiliated with the Metal Earth project at Laurentian University's Harquail School of Sustainable Mining. His expertise lies in seismic data processing, inverse problems, and mineral exploration geophysics. He holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (Iran), an M.Sc. in Geophysics from the University of Tehran, and a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Alberta.
Dr. Naghizadeh's research focuses on advancing seismic imaging techniques, environmental sustainability in seismic surveys, and crustal architecture studies. His work integrates geophysical methods with machine learning to enhance mineral exploration efficiency. He has contributed to projects like the Metal Earth initiative, which maps mineral endowments in Canada's Archean terranes.
- Education:
- B.Sc. Mining Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
- M.Sc. Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Ph.D. Geophysics, University of Alberta
His research interests emphasize seismic data optimization, inverse problem solutions, and environmental adaptations for geophysical surveys. Recent work includes developing EcoSeis—low-footprint acquisition methods—and analyzing fault systems in gold-endowed regions.
He has received numerous awards, including the SEG Karcher Award (2011), CSPG Baillie Award (2009), and multiple scholarships for academic excellence. Professionally, he is a certified Geoscientist (APEGA) and holds editorial roles at SEG's Geophysics and CSPG's Recorder journals.
Key contributions include advancing seismic design for sustainability, crustal-scale imaging, and mineral prospectivity mapping in the Abitibi and Wabigoon belts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geophysics with environmental and computational sciences.
