Gravity and Magnetics Committee
Gravity and Magnetics Committee
Overview
The Gravity and Magnetics Committee promotes the use of gravity and magnetic methods in applied geophysics
Objectives
• Serve as the focus for activities within the Society dealing with gravity and magnetic methods of exploring and developing resources and solving engineering, archaeology, and environmental problems;
• Serve in an advisory capacity to the Board and other committees of the Society on matters dealing with gravity and magnetic methods;
• Plan, organize, and implement activities that would promote gravity and magnetic methods;
• Furnish the name of a committee member, on request, to act as a Technical Program Subcommittee Chair to organize gravity and magnetic sessions at the SEG Technical Meeting and Exhibition and to facilitate proper review and selection papers for those sessions. Other committee members serve as reviewers, session chairs, and evaluators for the papers presented at those technical sessions.
Committee activities may include recommending to the Board material on gravity and magnetic methods of exploration, development, engineering and environment management that should be considered for publication in GEOPHYSICS, The Leading Edge, Interpretation, and/or other SEG special publications. Organizing tutorial and research workshops, special symposia, and programs for SEG Annual Meetings (particularly the technical luncheon) and other continuing-education opportunities, and developing and monitoring special projects are also potential activities in which the committee may become involved.
Composition and Membership
A Vice Chair is elected by committee members during the SEG Annual Meeting every odd-numbered year, serves a two-year term as Vice Chair, and then is recommended to the SEG President to be appointed as Chair for another two-year period. The Chair may appoint new members and reappoint or dismiss existing members based on their willingness to devote time and effort to meet the objectives of the committee. The number of committee members is not specifically outlined and may vary. The Vice Chair and Chair shall be members of the Society. A member of the SEG Board and a member of the SEG business office staff will be liaisons to the committee.
Current Leadership (2026–2027):
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Luan Nguyen |
| Board Liaison | Ge Jin |
| Staff Liaison | Scott Sutherland |
Policy and Procedures
The official SEG Policy and Procedures Manual section for this committee can be accessed here: → SEG Policy and Procedures Manual
Annual Reports
Below are recent annual reports submitted to the SEG Board:
- {2024 Report}
- No Report for 2025
Meetings
The chair may call a meeting at any time, although it is desirable to meet twice a year; in the third or fourth quarter during the Society’s Annual Meeting (in person), and in the second quarter either in person or by teleconference.
Resources and Links
Contact
For questions or to express interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact: [email protected]