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Callum A Walter, PhD

Callum is a postdoctoral researcher with the GMEG Science Center and NASA Ames at Moffett Field, CA. Since joining the USGS in 2023, he has devoted his career to studying off-world resources and specializes in the detection of lunar water ice. Presently, his research focuses on developing geophysical techniques to characterize off-world resource potential and advance mineral exploration on Earth.

Professional Experience

  • 2023 – present, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Geology Minerals Energy and Geophysics Science Center, Moffett Field, CA

  • 2021 – 2023, Geophysics Consultant, Drone Geophysics, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

  • 2017 - 2021, PhD Candidate, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D., Applied Geophysics, Queen’s University, 2021

  • M.A.Sc., Applied Geophysics, Queen’s University, (Upgraded to PhD)

  • B.Sc.E., Geological Engineering, Queen’s University, 2016

Honors and Awards

  • October 2021, Loránd Eötvös Award, EAGE 

  • October 2019, Best Technical Paper Award, Aerial Evolution Association of Canada

  • February 2019, Best Student Paper Award, IEEE-STRATUS

  • June 2018, Best Student Paper Award, Canadian Geophysical Union