Michel Nzikou Mamboukou
Dr. Michel M. Nzikou is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) at The University of Western Australia (UWA). His current research focuses on developing QGIS plugins to enhance the usability of the Loop3D algorithm for three-dimensional subsurface geological modelling.
He holds a PhD in Exploration Geophysics from Curtin University, awarded in 2019. Prior to his role at UWA, Dr. Michel M. Nzikou gained extensive industry experience as a field, processing, and interpretation geophysicist with Epiroc, Moombarriga Geoscience, and HiSeis.
He is a strong advocate for open-source technology and is passionate about advancing science through open collaboration and knowledge sharing. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he has also been a member of the Fury River Dragon Boat team, competing at both state and national levels.
Sessions
This hands-on workshop teaches the basics of QGIS plugin development with Python. Participants will learn to set up their environment, build functional tools, and extend QGIS capabilities. Ideal for GIS users and developers, the session includes a practical project where attendees create and test a simple plugin.
We present an open-source workflow integrating QGIS, map2loop, and LoopStructural to automate geological map deconstruction into 3D models. This approach streamlines extracting contacts, faults, and stratigraphy from legacy maps, reducing manual effort and enhancing reproducibility. Results show rapid, scalable model generation, improving geological understanding in data-sparse regions.