Team
Paul Ferguson
Exploration Geologist
Paul is a highly experienced field geologist and has conducted groundwater exploration surveys in all eastern states of Australia. Paul grew up on the land north of Dubbo and it is due to his commitment that Geo9 was created to offer farmers a better solution for finding groundwater.
Jim Luders
Exploration Geologist
Jim has over 15 years experience as a senior exploration geologist. Over the past 8 years, Jim has conducted geophysical surveys for groundwater exploration in all eastern States and has also conducted specialist surveys for irrigation canal and waterways seepage in NSW and Victoria.
Michael Cook
GIS
Michael researches and writes Geo9's Groundwater Reports using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the office. He has worked in water exploration for over 7 years and assessed hundreds of properties around Australia.Maya Sydney
Principal
Our very own "Divine Ms M". Maya is the driving force and administrative hub for Geo9 from her office in Sydney.
Dr David Allen
Geophysicist
David is a technology supplier to Geo9. His expertise in geophysics is very broad and since the mid 1990's he has specialised in geophysics for the irrigation industry.
Anne Pickles
Geophysicist / Data Processor
Anne is an experienced geophysicist and geophysical data processor. Prior to joining Geo9, she was responsible for quality control and data processing of high resolution airborne geophysical data in remote Australian and international locations including India, Oman and Scotland.
Manju Kalal
Geophysicist
Manju is a highly experienced geophysicist and hydrogeologist. In the 1980's, Manju conducted major groundwater investigations and located thousands of successful bores including artesian borewells all throughout India.James Harvey
Junior Geologist
James is our junior geologist who has a particular interest in hydrogeology and a commitment to improving groundwater solutions for rural Australia. He has previously worked as a jackaroo in the Territory and as a general hand at a fish farm in NSW.