The following Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) applications have been received. (Updated 10 April 2023)
AIG Fellows and Members with knowledge of the applicants are invited to provide written reviews by email.  AIG’s professional registration programme includes both each applicant’s relevant professional experience and ethics.

• Mr Damian Lee Eu Fong, of East Cannington, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology and other fields.
• Dr Tristan Wells, of Labrador, Qld, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Ian Sutton, of Subiaco, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology.
• Mr Shyam Ghimrie, of Glenwood, NSW has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Aivan Floresca, of Strathfield, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Dr Vivekanand Acharya, of Georgetown, Guyana, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Shaun Van Kal, of Port Macquarie, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Rahul Bahuleyan Pillai, of South Guildford, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Petrology.
• Dr Shabeer Ahmed, of Islamabad, Pakistan, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geophysics.
• Mr Thomas Simpson, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for additional registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mining. He currently is registered in the field of Coal.

AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program is Australia’s most rigorous recognition program for continuous professional development by Australian geoscientists. The Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program of AIG recognises Fellows and Members who have committed to the maintenance and continuous development of their technical and professional skills and capabilities. This commitment is widely recognised by employers. Importantly, the program provides a means by which self-employed geoscientists and consultants may demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development to both existing and potential clients.

AIG’s RPGeo programme is unique in Australia by specifically recognising experience in up to three fields of geoscientific practice.

Further information regarding AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist programme is available here.