Near-Surface Pavilion

Become a Leader in Near Surface Geophysics at IMAGE 2025

Looking to connect with the dedicated professionals and pioneering researchers shaping the field of Near Surface Geophysics? IMAGE 2025 offers exclusive sponsorship opportunities to elevate your brand and showcase your specialized expertise within this dynamic area.


Near Surface Geophysics is vital for a wide range of critical applications, including environmental assessment, geotechnical investigations, archaeology, UXO detection, and resource management.

Near Surface Pavilion Presentations

Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Exhibition Hall D/E, Booth #1111
Monday, 25 August
5:30 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Laurie Whitesell, SEG Near Surface Geophysics
5:40 p.m.–5:50 p.m. Pallavi Bharadwaj, SEG Geoscientists Without Borders
5:50 p.m.–6:00 p.m. John Furguson, UT, Dallas Summer of Applied Geophysics Experience (SAGE)
6:00 p.m.–6:10 p.m. David Barral, INSIVUMEH Increasing Natural Hazards Resilience in Guatemala
6:10 p.m.–6:20 p.m. Mame Diarra, Cheikh Anta Diop University Groundwater Resource Mapping and Monitoring in Crystalline Basements
Tuesday, 26 August
9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m. Laurie Whitesell, SEG Near Surface Geophysics
9:10 a.m.–9:20 a.m. Andrea Crook, OptiSeis Sustainable Solutions for Seismic Imaging
9:20 a.m.–9:30 a.m. TBD TBD
9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m. Michael Oristaglio, SEAM SEAM LEAP
9:40 a.m.–9:50 a.m. Tommy Rosa, Geometrics eXtreamer – System Expansion for the Future
10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m. Shawn Rice, Teledyne Marine eXtreamer
10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Net Zero Emissions Panel – The Future is Bright for Geophysics
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Near Surface Geophysics Community Meeting
1:10 p.m.–1:20 p.m. Doug Crice, GEOSTUFF Development of a Cableless Seismic System
1:20 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Mark Davidson, Telemark Energy Services Development of a Small Vibrator for use in Shallow Imaging Projects
1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m. Gabriele Busanello, SLB Decoding Near Surface Seismic Complexities: Insights from the Permian Basin to the Arabian Peninsula
2:00 p.m.–2:10 p.m. Shane Smith, Fugro Advances in High Resolution Near Surface Marine Geophysical Data and Interpretation
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Agrogeophysics Panel
Wednesday, 27 August
9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m. Laurie Whitesell, SEG Near Surface Geophysics
9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m. Michelle Montano, OptiSeis Interpreting Shallow Seismic Surveys: A Geometry Comparison Case Study
9:40 a.m.–9:50 a.m. Tiffany Bachtel, Geometrics MagElement
10:00 a.m.–10:10 a.m. Souvik Mukherjee, EmPact-AI Offshore Infrastructure Assessment Post-Hurricane Study for Deep Learning Based Three-Dimensional Inversion of Magnetic Data
10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Near Surface Geophysics Student Career Panel
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Hydrogeophysics Meeting
1:10 p.m.–2:40 p.m. Cryogeophysics: Geophysical Characterization in Cold Regions Panel
2:50 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Shawn Rice, Teledyne Marine UHR Streamer
3:10 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Sohel Khan Pathan, CSIR-NGRI Groundwater recharge and sustainable extraction through resilient forest communities
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. SEG-AEG Climate Change Deformation Impacts on Infrastructure and the Built Environment Panel
5:10 p.m.–5:20 p.m. Doug Crice, GEOSTUFF Development of a Digital Wall-Lock Borehole Geophone
5:20 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Mark Davidson, Telemark Energy Services Development of a Small Vibrator for Use in Shallow Imaging Projects
5:30 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Laura Quigley, Seequent Digital Workflows for Groundwater Management: Leveraging Advanced Modeling and Data Integration
5:40 p.m.–5:50 p.m. John Furguson, UT, Dallas Summer of Applied Geophysics Experience (SAGE)
5:50 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Hanh Bui Xuan, PetroVietnam University Landslide investigation for the benefit of poor minority ethnic people in northern Vietnam
Thursday, 28 August
9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m. Laurie Whitesell, SEG Near Surface Geophysics
9:10 a.m.–9:20 a.m. Laurie Whitesell, SEG Summit on Drone Geophysics and UAVs and Drones in the Geosciences
9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m. Michael Partogi, University of Indonesia Aquinas water project
10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. UAV and Drone Applications in the Geosciences Panel
1:20 p.m.–2:50 p.m. Cryogeophysics: Geophysical Characterization in Cold Regions Panel

By sponsoring Near Surface initiatives at IMAGE, you can:

Target Your Ideal Audience

Directly engage with attendees specifically focused on near-surface technologies and solutions.

Showcase Your Deep Expertise

Position your company as a recognized leader and innovator within this rapidly growing sector.

Maximize Your Visibility

Achieve prominent recognition among a highly relevant and engaged community of professionals.

Forge Key Connections

Network directly with leading researchers, practitioners, and potential clients in the near-surface geophysics community.

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Thought Leadership Platform

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