About Matthias Georg Imhof
Strategic Innovation Architect | Scientific Software Leader | Diagnostic Systems Expert
Profile Summary
Matthias Georg Imhof is a systems architect and scientific software leader with over 25 years of experience spanning computational geosciences, carbon management, reservoir modeling, and diagnostic infrastructure. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from MIT and has authored 25+ peer-reviewed publications and 29 U.S. patents. As the founder of 4111Spyglass Consulting, Matthias specializes in designing reproducible, modular systems that simplify complexity, validate models, and empower teams across academia, industry, and climate tech.
His work bridges science, software, and sustainability—translating technical rigor into maintainable infrastructure. He is passionate about semantic clarity, expressive code, and future-proof architectures that help AI models reason, solve, and learn across technical domains.
Core Competencies
- Applied Geosciences: Geophysics, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology
- Computational Sciences & Reservoir Modeling
- Decarbonization: Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Credits & Accounting
- Scientific Software Architecture (Python, C++, C#, FORTRAN)
- Autonomous Vehicles and Embedded Systems: STM32 HAL
- Data Models, Ontology, Semantic Type Systems & Diagnostic Traits
- Innovation, Climate Tech Strategy & Commercialization
- Benchmark Design, Problem Simplification, Analysis and Report Out
- Technical Writing & Stakeholder Communication
Professional Experience
- Principal, 4111Spyglass Consulting — Katy, TX (Sep 2025 – Present)
Founded a consulting practice focused on carbon management and diagnostic infrastructure. - Digital MRV Advisor, ExxonMobil — Houston, TX (Jul 2025 – Sep 2025)
Analyzed digital MRV pipelines for carbon credit generation across diverse CDR pathways. Delivered executive briefings on MRV value, registry compliance, and credit optimization. - External Technology Coordinator / Technology Integrator – Carbon Sequestration,
ExxonMobil (Jul 2022 – Jun 2025)
Scouted and integrated novel CCS technologies across the value chain. Developed internal playbooks and monitoring frameworks. Served on IEAGHG Executive Committee. - Reservoir Modeling Advisor / Product Owner, ExxonMobil (Feb 2021 – Jul 2022)
Rolled out seismic modeling tools across business units. Led workshops and strategic IP reviews. - Various Roles, ExxonMobil (Jun 2006 – Jan 2021)
Designed meshing algorithms, developed graph-based simulation models, mentored research teams, and optimized patent portfolios. Delivered innovations in seismic interpretation and reservoir simulation. - Assistant/Associate Professor of Geophysics, Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, VA (Jun 1998 –
Jun 2007)
Managed $1.125M in research grants. Advised graduate students and taught advanced geophysics courses.
Education
- Ph.D., Geophysics – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Diploma, Geophysics – ETH Zürich (Swiss equivalent to B.Sc.)
Publications & Patents
- 29 U.S. Patents: Subsurface modeling, inversion, uncertainty quantification, CCS innovations
- 25+ Peer-Reviewed Publications: Carbon sequestration, seismic modeling, signal processing
- 70+ Presentations: CCUS, reservoir characterization, geophysical workflows
- 2 Book Chapters: Seismic diffraction and Radon transform applications
Teaching & Mentorship
- Courses: Seismic Stratigraphy, Exploration Seismology, Computational Seismology, Petrophysics
- Mentored 7 graduate students now at SLB, Chevron, ExxonMobil, DOE, OXY, Hilcorp
- Program Coordinator: SEG EVOLVE Carbon Solutions, IEAGHG Summer School
Professional Service
- SEG SEAM Board (2025–Present)
- AAPG Division of Environmental Geosciences – President (2024/25)
- IEAGHG Executive Committee (2023–2025)
- EAGE CCS Community – Co-chair, Coordination Committee (2023–Present)
- UT CSEE Advisory Board (2021–Present)
- SEG IQ Earth, SEC, Research, and Student Committees (2003–Present)
Benchmark Design & Problem Solving
- Designed benchmark-worthy problems in seismic modeling, inversion, and CCS monitoring
- Co-developed surrogate optimization workflows and anomaly detection pipelines
- Led workshops on machine learning, seismic interpretation, and CCS scale-up
- Delivered technical briefings and simplified complex workflows for diverse audiences