A Leading Satellite Remote Sensing and InSAR Consultancy
Geofem’s strength lies above all in its people and this is reflected in our values. We have the expertise and experience ideally balanced in the fields of civil engineering, satellite remote sensing and GIS to deliver informed and accessible information to infrastructure, mining, energy and insurance stakeholders worldwide. Yet, we are still small enough to be flexible and responsive to customer needs.
To be the leader in the application of remote sensing and visualisation technology combined with sound civil engineering know-how.
Vision
Mission
To improve the resilience of both new and ageing infrastructure to increased use, climate change and natural disasters in a cost-effective, safe and environmentally sustainable manner for infrastructure stakeholders worldwide through research and innovation.
Values
Expertise across the inter-disciplinary fields of remote sensing, civil engineering and GIS.
Teamwork to bring together different but interdependent skill sets for best-in-class implementation of projects.
Integrity to be transparent about what the technology can achieve and deliver what we promise.
Innovation to adapt the latest technology in the fields of remote sensing and GIS to the needs of infrastructure stakeholders
Company History
2007
Loadout of the giant new Aker H-6e rig at Drydocks World – Dubai (as seen on the Discovery Channel!)
2009
The first of many, many ground movement analyses in London and elsewhere using FEA, this time in Finsbury Circus
2011
Our ongoing collaboration with Tensar begins with the development of methods to simulate mechanical stabilisation in FEA
2014
Coordinator of EU-funded COGAN project on competency in geotechnical numerical analysis
2017
Our founder publishes the popular ICE Publishing textbook on geotechnical FEA
2007
Geofem Established
2008
Loadout of Prelude FLNG turret at Drydocks World – Dubai (on BBC News website!)
2010
Partner in EU funded EASIT2 project on competency in engineering analysis and simulation
2013
Partner in the EU-funded ANDROID disaster resilience academic network
2016
Our first landslide susceptibility algorithm using satellite data is developed
2018
The first of many, many projects using satellite data to monitor infrastructure resilience, this time on the Dubai-Fujairah Freeway
2019
Our founder participates in the redrafting of the geotechnical design code Eurocode 7
2020
Joined CIRIA to support its work promoting collaboration in the construction industry
2022
Funded CIRIA’s guidebook on InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure
2023
Our news channel IAM News is launched!
2023
Our CEO appears on Ground Engineering’s podcast Breaking Ground
2024
Construction of Geofem’s new headquarters in Nicosia begins
2020
Our ongoing collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) begins with the development of a new algorithm to assess expansive clay risk from satellite data
2021
Fleming Award finalist for InSAR and FEA work on Robroyston embankment
2022
Joined the Subsidence Forum
2023
British Geotechnical Association corporate membership
2024
Founding members of CIRIA’s Geospatial Community
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.