Nicholas Stewart
Research Scientist

Dr. Nicholas Stewart leads Surgo’s initiatives in the realm of geospatial analytics by combining GIS and AI technologies with scientific methods to transform data into visual, actionable information. He believes that geolocated data is essential to equip policy makers and communities with the information needed to make decisions that protect investments and maximize impact.

Prior to joining Surgo, Nicholas developed multiple international research projects aimed at using predictive analytics to better anticipate forthcoming natural disasters. He leveraged remote satellite data and machine learning approaches to develop new methodologies for predicting earthquakes and understanding the fundamental properties of faults. He also led an international team in developing a near-real time monitoring system for natural disasters in low-resource countries. He is passionate about applying science and technological advancements to improving the lives of others.

Nicholas holds a Ph.D. in Geosciences and Remote Sensing from the University of Nice, a Dual MS in Earth Sciences and Geotechniques from Michigan Technological University and the University of Blaise Pascal, and a BS in Geosciences from the University of Pittsburgh.