Dear Colleagues
Last night the ASEG pushed out a more extensive note honoring Keeva Vozoff. Regards/Ken From: The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 8:47 PM To: The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists <[email protected]> Subject: Vale Keeva Vozoff Dear ASEG Members, It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of a former ASEG President and a giant of international standing in geophysical research and teaching. Keeva passed away last Thursday and a copy of the notice of his death can be found <https://smedg.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=80e007ce4cc02e056a62666b2&i d=92bd72a1d1&e=f7482236bd> here. Before coming to Australia in 1972 to take up the appointment of Professor of Geophysics at Macquarie University, Keeva Vozoff was already well known in the geophysical world. By 1958 he was known as the 'father of 3D EM modeling', and in 1969, the 'father of 2D magnetotelluric (MT) inversion'. These milestone achievements were continued at Macquarie when, in 1975 he became the 'father' of 'Joint Inversion of DC resistivity and MT' and in 1978, '3D MT modeling'. In 1981, at Macquarie University, with his characteristic drive and enthusiasm, he established the Centre for Geophysical Exploration Research (CGER), such an institute being unique in Australia at that time. As well as EM, it dealt with seismic processing and numerical modeling and by hosting visiting post-graduates from many countries, produced outstanding research results. Keeva retained the chair at Macquarie until 1991 and continued to be active in research at the age of 80. Keeva joined the ASEG in 1972 and served on the Executive committee from 1975 as Treasurer and President in 1976. He also chaired conference committees and was awarded Honorary Membership (effective Life membership) in 1989, for his distinguished contribution to the profession of exploration geophysics through his research and teaching. Until his 90th year, Keeva was a regular attendee at monthly Branch meetings of the ASEG and invariably asked a searching question. Many of us have worked closely and spent a lot time with Keeva and our professional and personal lives have been enriched greatly by his intellect and wisdom, his open sharing of knowledge and his impish sense of fun and friendship. Recollections of Keeva Vozoff's huge contribution to geophysical research, teaching and our Society can be found <https://smedg.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=80e007ce4cc02e056a62666b2&i d=084a83a5d1&e=f7482236bd> here. The funeral service for family and friends will be held in the South Chapel at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Delhi Road, North Ryde on Thursday, 25th July at 1.00pm. We offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to Keeva's family, Ted Tyne President Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists T: 02 9431 8622 | F: 02 9431 8677| M:+61 434074123 PO Box 576, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Level 3, 33-35 Atchison Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 Web: <http://aseg.org.au/> http://aseg.org.au/ | email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
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