Lindsey Heagy

My research interests are in applied geophysics and inverse theory. My research group primarily focuses on inverse theory and machine learning with geophysical data, including electrical and electromagnetic data, as well as potential fields (gravity and magnetic data) to characterize the subsurface. The main applications that we focus on are in mineral exploration and near-surface geophysics. Many projects involve extensive interaction with industry partners. Geophysical inversions - Inversion of geophysical data including electromagnetics, electrical, and potential fields data - Including geologic and physical property data in inversions - Joint inversions of geophysical data - Magnetic vector inversions - Applications in mineral exploration, carbon sequestration, and groundwater Electromagnetic (EM) methods - large scale inversions of airborne and natural source EM data - EM responses with highly conductive and magnetic targets Detection and classification of unexploded ordnance (UXO) - simulation and inversion of electromagnetic data collected in marine environments - using machine learning to complement inverse methods for classifying UXO from EM data Open Science & Open Source Software As a part of our research, the group contributes to the development of SimPEG, software for simulation and inversion of geophysical data, as well as GeoSci.xyz, a collection of open-access resources for education in geophysics. Prospective students & postdocs If you are interested in graduate studies or a postdoctoral position, please send me an email at lheagy@eoas.ubc.ca describing your research interests, and include your CV / resume along with your transcripts. Publications My google scholar profile contains a list of my publications. Research Areas: Geophysics

[11/17/2025] Why every electromagnetic inversion needs a 3D forward simulation | Numerical study illustrating the value of 3D EM simulations applied to inversion results | Lindsey J. Heagy, Douglas W. Oldenburg, Seogi Kang et al. [2/1/2024] Opportunities for open-source software to accelerate research in applied geophysics | This article considers the potential for open-source software and open-science practices to accelerate research in applied geophysics and thereby contribute to solutions of geoscientific problems impacting society. | Lindsey J. Heagy, Seogi Kang, Joseph Capriotti et al. [3/23/2023] Impacts of magnetic permeability on electromagnetic data collected in settings with steel-cased wells | Lindsey J. Heagy and Douglas W. Oldenburg