About CGI

Turning subsurface complexity into actionable insight

We combine proprietary geophysical inversion, lithology modelling, and AI technologies with deep domain expertise to help clients in mining, energy, and water make better decisions, faster, across the full discovery-to-closure lifecycle.

Our History

Computational Geosciences Inc. was founded in 2010 to apply advanced computational science and geophysical modeling to natural resource discovery. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company combines expertise in geophysics, mathematics, and high-performance computing to deliver innovative solutions for mineral, energy, and groundwater exploration worldwide.

The company was co-founded by Dr. Eldad Haber and Livia Mahler, bringing together academic innovation and industry leadership. Eldad established the company’s technical foundation in inversion and computational geoscience, while Livia's background in venture capital and technology commercialization helped guide its growth and strategic direction.

Over time, Computational Geosciences has developed a proprietary suite of advanced 3D modeling and inversion technologies designed to integrate complex geophysical datasets and accelerate discovery while reducing exploration risk and environmental impact.

A major milestone in the company’s evolution was its strategic relationship with Ivanhoe Electric, the company’s majority shareholder. Led by mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland, Ivanhoe Electric focuses on discovering critical metals for the global energy transition. Together, the companies provide advanced exploration technologies with sophisticated computational modeling to support sustainable resource discovery worldwide.

Outside of the Ivanhoe Electric relationship, Computational Geosciences operates as an independent service provider. We have completed over 300 projects, in 20 countries, across 3 industries, for over 50 external customers since our inception in 2010. 

Our vision:

To be a global leader in technology-enabled mineral discovery, delivering advanced geoscientific solutions that unlock critical resources for a sustainable future.

Leadership

Mike Baumgartner
Mike Baumgartner
MSc

Chief Operating Officer

Livia Mahler
Livia Mahler
MBA

Co-founder and Consultant

Eldad Haber
Eldad Haber
PhD

Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer

Team

Mike McMillan
Mike McMillan
PhD

Senior Geophysicist

Christoph Schwarzbach
Christoph Schwarzbach
PhD

Senior Software Developer

Jeff Zurek
Jeff Zurek
PhD, P.Geo

Geophysicist

Ederson Villamizar-Escobar
Ederson Villamizar-Escobar
MSc, P.Geo

Geophysicist

Johnathan Kuttai
Johnathan Kuttai
PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate

Roman Shekhtman
Roman Shekhtman
BSc

Scientific Programmer

Paulina Wozniakowska
Paulina Wozniakowska
PhD

Data Scientist

Frederick Jackson
Frederick Jackson
MSc

Data Scientist

Manav
Manav
PhD

Machine Learning Researcher

Saifur Rahman
Saifur Rahman
MASc, EIT

Machine Learning Scientist

Niloufar Zakariaei
Niloufar Zakariaei
PhD

Machine Learning Scientist

Our values:

Scientific Excellence

We are grounded in rigorous science, combining geophysics, mathematics, and high-performance computing to deliver reliable, defensible results.

Innovation First

We push the boundaries of computational geoscience, developing advanced technologies that transform complex subsurface data into actionable insights.

Collaboration

We work closely with our clients and partners, combining expertise and perspectives to solve complex geoscience problems.