Summary
John Armitage is a research engineer and scientist based in Paris with over a decade of experience developing numerical models to probe problems from coastal response to climate change to seismic wave interactions with deep-Earth lava. He has led small multidisciplinary teams, supervised multiple PhD and master projects, and published extensively while translating geophysics and geomorphology research into practical R&D for energy and landscape sustainability. At IFP Energies nouvelles he focuses on climate, landscape change, and future energy systems, bringing academic rigor from prior roles at IPGP, Royal Holloway and Imperial College. He combines strong Python and scientific-computing skills with hands-on model development in fluid flow, erosion and seismic propagation, and has a track record of organizing scientific meetings and teaching technical courses. Less obvious: his career blends deep-domain field and theoretical expertise with consultancy and entrepreneurial exposure, giving him the ability to bridge fundamental research and applied solutions for industry. He holds a PhD in Geophysics and Seismology and an MSc in Oceanography, grounded in physics training from Imperial College.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc), Physics, Master of Science (MSc), Physics at Imperial College London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Geophysics and Seismology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Geophysics and Seismology at University of Southampton