Rigobert Tibi, Ph.D.
About Rigobert Tibi, Ph.D.
Rigobert Tibi, Ph.D., is a Principal Geoscientist at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in seismology and geophysics, having worked in both academia and the oil and gas industry.
Company
Rigobert Tibi, Ph.D., is currently a Principal Geoscientist at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with Sandia since 2016, contributing his expertise in geoscience to various projects in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. Sandia National Laboratories is known for its research and development in various scientific domains, and Dr. Tibi's role involves significant input into their geoscientific pursuits.
Education and Expertise
Rigobert Tibi earned his Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin, completing his studies from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, he achieved an MSc. from TU Bergakademie Freiberg between 1989 and 1995. His academic background has equipped him with deep knowledge in geoscience, further supported by his wide-ranging professional experience. He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious scientific journals like Nature and the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Professional Background
Dr. Rigobert Tibi has accumulated extensive experience in both academic and industry settings. Before his current role at Sandia National Laboratories, he worked in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Principal Seismologist from 2012 to 2016 and as a Microseismic Geophysicist from 2007 to 2009. He also held the position of Senior Seismologist at Paul C.Rizzo Associates, Inc. between 2009 and 2012. Previously, he had a long academic tenure, including roles like Research Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis and various research positions at GFZ Potsdam, Germany.
Achievements
Rigobert Tibi's contributions to geoscience extend beyond his professional roles. He has served as a peer-reviewer for leading scientific journals such as Science and Earth and Planetary Science Letters, and as a grant proposal peer-reviewer for the United States National Science Foundation. Additionally, he was a member of the American Geophysical Union Books Board from 2011 to 2012. His scholarly work and service demonstrate his commitment to advancing the field of geoscience.
Languages
Rigobert Tibi is multilingual, fluent in English, French, and German, and has a working knowledge of Spanish. This linguistic proficiency enhances his ability to collaborate internationally and contribute to global scientific discussions and publications.