#minerals #exploration #sustainability
In this video, I talk to geophysicist Mengli Zhang about the mineral exploration cycle, geophysical data, machine learning and future research. Dr. Mengli Zhang is a Research Assistant Professor of Geophysics at the Colorado School of Mines, Co-Director of the Center for Gravity, Electrical, and Magnetic Studies (CGEM), and Principal Investigator of the Geo-Multiphysics Research Consortium. Her research centers on innovative geophysical data acquisition, multiphysics integration, and AI-enhanced interpretation to advance critical mineral and geologic hydrogen exploration. She leads several federally funded projects, including one supported by ARPA-E, and co-leads the world’s first joint industry program on geologic hydrogen in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey. Dr. Zhang serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Geophysics and is a frequent invited speaker at international conferences. Her work on geologic hydrogen has been featured in Financial Times, Bloomberg, New Scientist, and other global media. She is a member of AGU, GSA, and SEG.