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Cedric was great to work with as a supervisor for my PhD and afterwards whilst co-supervising a PhD student. His enthusiasm and good instinct for interesting science means that working in the John Lab is an excellent place to learn and develop research skills.

Annabel Dale

PhD Student · 2011–2015

Now:Head of Greenhouse Gas Removal Deployment, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK

Working with Cedric on my MSc research marked the beginning of my academic journey. His guidance introduced me to independent research, machine learning, and programming, while helping me build the confidence and research foundation needed to pursue a PhD. Cedric is an inspiring and supportive supervisor. The skills and ways of thinking I developed under his supervision continue to shape my research today.

Bingxuan (Sonia) Liu

MSc student 2023-2024

Now:PhD Student, Peking University

I had the privilege of having Cedric supervise my MSc thesis at Imperial College London on a challenging and relatively underexplored research topic. His guidance, encouragement, and support turned what initially seemed like a daunting project into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. I especially valued our discussions, which encouraged me to think more critically and confidently. Cedric’s enthusiasm, approachability, and genuine investment in his students create an inspiring environment to learn, grow, and thrive.

Hajar Al-Wazzan

MSc student 2020-2021

Now:Senior Geologist, Kuwait Oil Company

I had a great time working in the John Lab. Cedric was a fantastic mentor to me as a postdoc, and he really helped me in getting to my current career stage as Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow.

John MacDonald

Postdoc · 2013–2015

Now:Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK

I am deeply grateful for Prof. Cedric's mentorship throughout my PhD. His guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping my expertise and confidence as a researcher. The diversity within John Lab, both in terms of research projects and backgrounds, provided a uniquely enriching experience.

Mahmoud Elyamani

PhD Student · 2019–2024

Now:Teaching Assistant, Ain Shams University, Egypte

I did my first postdoc at John Lab where I learnt about the clumped isotope technique. Cédric is a very thoughtful and knowledgeable supervisor, he always took the time to teach me about this exciting thermometer. Thanks to his enthusiasm I became very passionate about carbonate geochemistry.

Marta Marchegiano

Postdoc · 2019–2021

Now:Tenure track faculy, University of Granada, Spain

Working on my MSc thesis with Cedric as my supervisor was the most interesting, productive and challenging part of my academic experience at Imperial. Not only did I greatly enjoy the experience, but I also was able to develop valuable skills in independent research, deep/machine learning and code development under his guidance.

Niranjana Sundararajan

MSc Student · 2022

Now:Quant Analyst, HSBC, UK

I had the pleasure of working with Cedric, first as a GTA for the Machine Learning and Data Science module, and later when he became my line manager in my Teaching Fellow role. His enthusiasm for teaching and the thought he puts into every aspect of the learning experience have really shaped my own approach to teaching. Beyond teaching, we collaborated on our PCA-earthquake publication, and I greatly appreciated his sharp eye for constructive critique and his commitment to rigorous scientific reasoning. He has always been generous with his time, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping the people around him grow.

Parastoo Salah

Teaching Fellow 2021-2023

Now:Senior Teaching Fellow, Imperial College London, UK

Working in John Lab makes me feel engaged and valued. Cedric is very knowledgeable and kind — he helped me reach my full potential to become an independent researcher.

Qi Adlan

PhD Student · 2019–2022

Now:Basin Modeler, The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

Working as a member of the JohnLab during my PhD has been a deeply enriching and rewarding experience. Cedric has been a fantastic mentor and supervisor, with both deep technical knowledge and research guidance throughout my studies. His approach to leading the JohnLab fostered an engaging and collaborative group across career stages, resulting in a number of group projects and publications during my time there. As I move onto the next stage of my career, I will miss the group deeply!

Rob Platt

PhD student 2022-2026

Now:Machine Learning Research Scientist at Motorola Solutions

I am forever thankful to have had Prof. Cédric as my PhD supervisor. He believed in his students long before they believed in themselves. When I started my PhD in 2019, I had zero Python coding skills but was determined to pursue AI applications in geoscience. The journey was filled with challenges, countless hours of coding and debugging, and this was long before ChatGPT or Claude existed. Through it all, he was always just an email, text, or phone call away, offering guidance, patience, and support whenever I needed it. Thanks to his mentorship, I graduated on time and gained far more than a PhD. His belief in me helped shape my confidence, career, and the person I am today: a Senior Machine Learning Geoscientist.

Saira Baharuddin

PhD student 2019-2024

Now:Prin./Senior Machine Learning Geoscientist, Landmark, Halliburton, UK

Over the course of my time with John's Lab I have benefited from a strong and diverse group of peers. I have gained knowledge in not only my own field, but the fields of my peers through discussions in bi-weekly lab meetings. I will miss working within John's lab as I move onto my next chapter.

Sarah Robinson

PhD Student · 2019–2022

Now:Senior Technical Energy Advisor, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK

Research topics in the John Lab are at the cutting edge of the respective field and provided me a fascinating insight in current scientific developments. A vibrant and motivated research group inspired exciting project ideas and enabled thorough scientific discussions.

Tobias Kluge

Postdoc · 2012–2015

Now:Professor of Geochemistry and Economic Geology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

My time in John Lab was a good part of my PhD. Cedric gave me the independence to develop as a researcher, and was there with guidance when it mattered. It was a supportive environment with a lot of interesting science happening around me, and I look back on it with fondness

Zayad AlZayer

PhD Student 2022-2026

Now:Machine Learning Engineer at Tradeweb