Laurent Kouadio

In September 2026 I joined the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) in Yamoussoukro, bringing my work home to Côte d’Ivoire. I teach geophysics and AI for Earth systems and lead research in computational geoscience, natural hazards, and mineral exploration, with a focus on training the next generation of African geoscientists.

Alongside my academic work, I started Georgia Tech’s Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) in September 2026 (expected graduation 2029), deepening the computer science foundations behind my research in machine learning and scientific software.

One of the most meaningful parts of my career began in June 2024, when I was appointed to a faculty role. Until May 2026 I taught 'AI for Geophysics' to undergraduate and master’s students and had the privilege of mentoring their research projects, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application.

As a postdoctoral fellow, I fully immersed myself at the interface of geophysics and applied AI. This was an intense period of research and collaboration, during which I contributed seven papers to leading SCI-indexed journals and took on leadership roles, including deputy lead of the Geoscience Big-Data Laboratory.

My academic journey in China began with a Ph.D. focused on a critical challenge: finding reliable sources of potable water. I explored how coupling electromagnetic methods with machine learning could lead to better exploration strategies. This work culminated in a Ph.D. awarded with Summa Cum Laude honors and laid the foundation for my current research.