David graduated with a degree in Geophysics from the University of Southampton and an Mres in Geophysics from Royal Holloway University London. He has 9 years’ experience in rock physics and seismic analysis, with companies including EGS International, TGS and Ikon Science. David has worked on designing and interpreting seismic surveys and developing hydrocarbon exploration projects around the globe. He is currently a geophysicist with Radioactive Waste Management, where he works on the design, processing and analysis of geophysical data and supports the Site Characterisation team in siting a nuclear waste geological disposal facility.

David initially joined the AAPG in 2014 whilst undertaking a secondment in Perth Australia. Since then he has acted as London AAPGyp President, organizing and developing networking, career and technical events in and around London. As the current president for the AAPG Europe Young Professionals David works to enable and support AAPG members across the Europe region.