Visiting Scholar | IIE-SRF and Cornell University Fellow 

Research

My primary research focus is to develop a high‑quality earthquake catalog for the aftershock sequence of the 23rd August 2011 Virginia earthquake, using Machine Learning techniques. This study builds on a long‑standing scientific interest in seismicity patterns in intraplate regions and supports a broader goal of improving earthquake detection capabilities in areas with sparse seismic networks. The research workflow involves migrating raw data through several stages: preprocessing, noise reduction, extraction of waveform features, training and validation of ML‑based pickers and classifiers, and the systematic evaluation of detected events.

Specific research interests:

• Potential field methods (Gravity and Magnetic studies),
• Machine Learning and Seismic modelling,
• Geoelectrical approaches, and
• Hydrogeophysical techniques

Selected Publications

• Vihywuseh, D., Tabod, C.T., Ndikum, E.N. et al. Unveiling the subsurface geological structure of the centre region, cameroon, with aeromagnetic data analysis. Sci Rep 15, 33296 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08077-0
• Nzouemou, F., Dongmo, N.G., Tabod, T.C., Ndoh, E.N., Mbinkong, R.S., & Kengni, S.H. (2024). Geoelectrical assessment of groundwater potential and aquifer characteristics in the west region of Cameroon. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment.
• Mbinkong, R.S., Ndoh, N.E., Tabod Tabod, C., Mufur, A.M., Kengni, S.H., Gaetan, T.D., & Pokam, B.P. (2024). Assessing groundwater suitability and nitrate health risk in Edea, Cameroon: implications for drinking and irrigation purposes. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment.
• Ndikum, E.N. and Tabod, C.T. (2024) Applying Source Parameter Imaging (SPI) to Aeromagnetic Data to Estimate Depth to Magnetic Sources in the Mamfe Sedimentary Basin. International Journal of Geosciences, 15, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.4236/ijg.2024.151001
• N. Oma Nfor, Ndikum Eric, Marceline Motchongom and Vivian Ndfutu. On the possibility of rogue wave generation based on the dynamics of modified Burridge-Knopoff model of earthquake fault. Annals of Geophysics, 65, 10.4401/ag-8856 (2023)

Degrees

• Ph.D. in Physics/Geophysics (2015), University of Yaoundé I
• MSc (DEA) in Physics/Seismology (2006), University of Yaoundé I
• BSc in Physics with Computer Science (2003), University of Buea

Employment

• Head of Physics Department (2017–present), HTTC/The University of Bamenda,
• Associate Professor (2020–present), The University of Bamenda
• Lecturer (2015–2020), The University of Bamenda
• Assistant Lecturer (2012–2015), The University of Bamenda