Francis Drossaert
About Francis Drossaert
Francis Drossaert is a programmer and project manager at PGS in Weybridge, Oslo, with over a decade of experience in marine source modeling software and geophysics. He holds a PhD in Non-destructive Testing from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Geophysics from Utrecht University.
Work at PGS
Francis Drossaert has been employed at PGS since 2008, holding multiple roles over the years. He currently serves as a Project Manager, a position he has held since 2012, and as a Senior Research Geophysicist since 2011. His work is based in Weybridge, Oslo. In addition to these roles, he has been a Programmer at PGS since 2013. His responsibilities include providing support and maintenance for the Nucleus+ Marine Source Modeling software package.
Education and Expertise
Francis Drossaert earned his PhD in Non-destructive Testing from The University of Edinburgh, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He also holds an MSc in Geophysics from Utrecht University, which he completed from 1996 to 2003. His expertise includes programming languages such as C++, Matlab, Scilab, Fortran, and Python, along with proficiency in libraries like Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib.
Background
Before joining PGS, Francis Drossaert worked as a Doctoral Researcher at The University of Edinburgh from 2003 to 2007. He transitioned to PGS in 2008, initially taking on the role of Research Geophysicist, which he held until 2011. His academic background in geophysics and non-destructive testing has informed his professional trajectory in the field.
Achievements
Francis Drossaert has accumulated over a decade of experience at PGS, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the company. His technical skills in programming and software maintenance have been integral to the development and support of the Nucleus+ Marine Source Modeling software package.