Robin Thibaut
Computational Geoscientist @ Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals

Computational Geoscientist | Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification | ML/AI |
Computational geoscientist specializing in Bayesian uncertainty quantification and ML for geothermal systems. I develop finite-element thermal simulation–calibrated, Python-first workflows that fuse well, geophysical, and hydrologic data for subsurface characterization and quantified uncertainty analysis.
Core Expertise
Programming & ML: Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), Uncertainty Quantification (Bayesian, BEL), Experimental Design, ML/AI, Time-series/Spatial Modeling
Geoscience Modeling: Finite element thermal simulation, MODFLOW, MT3DMS, MODPATH, ModelMuse, CRTOMO, RES2DINV, SGEMS, Geophysical Data Integration (ERT/IP), Hydrologic/Groundwater Modeling
Data & Engineering: SQL, Snowflake, Git, Data Engineering/ETL, Cloud (Google Cloud Platform), Scientific Visualization, Linux/Windows/macOS
Highlighted Publications
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Comparing Well and Geophysical Data for Temperature Monitoring
Published in Water Resources Research | DOI: 10.1029/2022WR033045 -
A Framework for Bayesian Experimental Design in Environmental Geosciences
Published in Journal of Hydrology | DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2021.126903 | Repo: skbel -
Minimum Gradient Support Inversion for Resistivity/IP Data
Published in Journal of Applied Geophysics | DOI: 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2021.104286 | Repo: MGS-public
Open Source Software & Resources
Software Packages:
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SKBEL - Bayesian Evidential Learning framework DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6205242 - MGS-public - Minimum Gradient Support inversion for resistivity/IP data
- Python Scientific Project Template - Standardized structure for scientific Python projects
Datasets:
- 4D ERT Monitoring Dataset - Temperature monitoring with geophysical data
- Wellhead Protection Area Prediction Dataset - Groundwater modeling and protection
Featured Blog Posts
- The Importance of Python for Geoscientists
- Why the Rainbow Color Map is Problematic
- A Gentle Introduction to Python with PyCharm
GitHub Stats
Connect & Collaborate
- ResearchGate: Robin Thibaut
- Stack Overflow: Profile
- Twitter: @RobinThibaut
- Researcher Profile: Web of Science
- ORCID: ORCID
news
Oct 02, 2024 | SLC Bound! 🏔️ |
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Aug 02, 2023 | Berkeley Bound! 🌁 |
Mar 28, 2023 | PhD defended! |
Mar 09, 2023 | Public PhD defense. "Machine Learning for Bayesian Experimental Design in the Subsurface" |