Dr. Mathurin Dongmo Wamba is a geophysicist at the University of Bern, Institute of Geological Sciences, whose research integrates seismology, geodynamics, and environmental monitoring. Holding a Ph.D. from the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, he has developed advanced seismic tomography models to probe the Earth’s interior and assess its dynamic processes. His scientific output, comprising 7 Scopus-indexed publications, 69 citations, and an h-index of 3, demonstrates consistent scholarly impact. Dr. Wamba’s work explores the connections between seismic signals, geothermal activity, and environmental processes, particularly within marine and lacustrine settings such as Lake Lucerne. His innovative approach combines field observations with computational modeling, signal processing, and statistical analysis to understand natural hazards and subsurface structures. Publications in leading journals like Science Advances, Applied Energy, and Geophysical Journal International attest to his contribution to both fundamental and applied geophysics. As a researcher and educator, he has lectured internationally on seismic imaging, data visualization, and advanced computational methods. His current projects focus on monitoring slope failures, wind-induced seismicity, and geothermal reservoirs, bridging seismological data with environmental science and renewable energy exploration. Dr. Wamba’s interdisciplinary expertise and growing citation record highlight his role in advancing Earth system understanding and sustainable geoscientific innovation, positioning him as a deserving nominee for the Best Researcher Award.
Featured Publications
Dongmo Wamba, M., Montagner, J.-P., & Romanowicz, B. (2023). Imaging deep-mantle plumbing beneath La Réunion and Comores hot spots: Vertical plume conduits and horizontal ponding zones. Science Advances. Citation: 53
Wamba, M. D., Montagner, J.-P., Romanowicz, B., & Barruol, G. (2021). Multi‐mode waveform tomography of the Indian Ocean upper and mid‐mantle around the Réunion hotspot. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. Citation: 27
Kagho, L. Y., Dongmo, M. W., & Pelap, F. B. (2015). Dynamics of an earthquake under magma thrust strength. Journal of Earthquakes. Citation: 12
Pelap, F. B., Fomethe, A., Dongmo, M. W., Kagho, L. Y., Tanekou, G. B., & Makenne, Y. L. (2014). Direction effects of the pulling force on the first order phase transition in a one block model for earthquakes. Journal of Geophysics and Engineering. Citation: 10
Dongmo, M. W., Kagho, L. Y., Pelap, F. B., Tanekou, G. B., Makenne, Y. L., & Fomethe, A. (2014). Water effects on the first-order transition in a model of earthquakes. ISRN Geophysics. Citation: 14