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Pascal Edme is a senior scientist working in the Seismology Wave Physics and Mathematical Geophysics groups at ETH Zurich. He received his PhD from the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris in 2007, focusing on wavefield decomposition using a Receiver Function approach applied to Ocean-Bottom-Cable data. Following his PhD, he joined the R&D Geophysics Department of Schlumberger in Cambridge, UK, as a research scientist where he developed WesternGecos's next-generation land seismic acquisition systems, utilizing rotational seismic data from hundreds of thousands of live sensors. In 2018, he joined ETH Zurich and collaborates on projects aimed at developing and sharing expertise on new types of sensing and associated processing techniques, particularly those related to fiber-optic technologies. His research interests include the development of disruptive concepts and technologies to enhance seismic applications, encompassing exploration, geothermal imaging, and natural hazard monitoring. He is also involved in extensive field experiments and pilot tests that examine urban seismicity and monitor volcanic and avalanche activity. Engaging with industrial partners, Pascal strives to advance the potential of fiber-optic sensing for improved spatial resolution in geophysical data analysis. He is committed to applied research that demonstrates substantial societal impacts through innovative testing and prototyping.
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