Chigozie C. Ikechukwu is a geoscientist, energy strategist, and geospatial technology leader with international experience in subsurface exploration, GIS consultancy, and resource development. As Founder and CEO of GIS Grand Master Co. Limited, he provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational leadership for the company’s geospatial and geophysical consulting services.
Back to TeamUnder his leadership, GIS Grand Master Co. Limited has delivered high-value projects across the mining, groundwater, agriculture, and environmental sectors. The company has executed geological mapping programs, geophysical surveys, mineral targeting studies, and GIS-driven spatial analysis for public- and private-sector clients. His ability to integrate technical rigor with practical field implementation has positioned the firm as a trusted partner for data-driven, evidence-based decision-making.
Chigozie holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Geology (Geophysics), where he developed a strong foundation in subsurface characterization, mineral exploration, and applied geophysics. He further advanced his expertise by earning an MSc in Future Energies (Geothermal Specialization) with First Class Honours, strengthening his technical depth in renewable energy systems, geothermal resource assessment, and sustainable energy development.
His professional foundation combines advanced geophysical expertise with strong business and operational management. He has led multidisciplinary teams, managed procurement of specialized research and survey equipment, negotiated vendor partnerships, and delivered capacity-building programs that have trained over 500 professionals in GIS and remote sensing technologies.
Currently pursuing a thesis-based MSc in Geoscience at the University of Calgary, Canada, Chigozie specializes in integrated geophysical methods for geothermal and critical mineral exploration. His research focuses on multi-physics subsurface imaging using magnetotellurics, gravity, and magnetic data to support sustainable energy and lithium resource development. This international academic engagement strengthens GIS Grand Master’s technical depth and global perspective.
Chigozie leads with a commitment to technical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable development. His vision for GIS Grand Master Co. Limited is to build a globally competitive geospatial and geoscience firm that bridges advanced subsurface science with practical solutions for energy security, mineral development, environmental management, and infrastructure planning. He remains actively engaged in professional societies, including the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG), the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association (CEGA), Canadian Exploration Geophysicist Society (KEGS), Prospects & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), Nigeria Mining Geoscience Society (NMGS), Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) and Nigeria Cartographic Association (NCA). He maintains strong connections to global best practices in exploration geoscience.