The Advisory Board of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) brings together trusted experts who offer strategic insight and high-level advice to support EFG’s mission.
Meet the Advisory Board Members:
- Chair of the Advisory Board & Board Projects Advisor: Pavlos Tyrologou
The Chair of the Advisory Board is responsible for leading the Advisory Board in its actions and efforts to support the Board of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) in achieving EFG’s mission. The Board Projects Advisor is responsible for leading efforts to secure funding from external sources that promote the mission of EFG.
Dr. Pavlos Tyrologou has built a versatile international career of over 20 years, combining expertise in geology, environmental geotechnical engineering, project management, and expert witness roles. His work spans diverse sectors, including public infrastructure, natural hazards, and environmental management, with significant project contributions worldwide. He holds a PhD in Environmental Geotechnical Engineering from Imperial College London, complemented by an MSc and BSc in Engineering Geology. Professionally, he is a Chartered Geologist and Eurogeologist in the UK, as well as a Certified Professional Geologist in the USA. His technical expertise includes groundwater, contaminated land, and underground hydrogen storage, while his broader skill set covers business development, strategic planning, governance, and project management methodologies. He is proficient in logical framework analysis and business administration, reinforced by a practical understanding of accountancy. Since 2017, Dr. Tyrologou has contributed extensively to the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CE.R.T.H), where he has taken leadership roles in EU-funded projects and acted as task leader and co-leader for several major initiatives. Beyond his institutional role, he has shown strong leadership and vision through his 15-year engagement with EFG. During six years on the Executive Board, including as External Relations Officer and Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on Climate Change and Natural Hazards, he modernised internal procedures, strengthened stakeholder engagement, and secured substantial EU Horizon project funding. He played a pivotal role in establishing EFG’s dedicated research project unit and continues to advance the profession as the current Editor-in-Chief of the European Geologist Journal, where he promotes open access, quality improvement, and sustainable editorial practices.
- Board Global Ambassador: Maureen Gallagher
The Board Global Ambassador is responsible for overseeing the GeoAmbassador Programme for EFG, acting as the primary point of contact for organisations and/or individuals from outside Europe seeking information or a relationship with EFG, coordinating activities and advising the EFG institutions (Board, Council, Panels of Experts, Working Groups, Secretariat, Advisory Board) as pertains to global communications and education, and promoting EFG and geology as a profession, globally.
Maureen is an ecologist and public affairs expert who began working with EFG in February 2023. As a Professor of Practice with the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri and three decades of working as a scientist in the policy arena, she focuses on executing the EFG mission on a global scale.
Maureen’s focus is promoting Science for Policy and breaking down barriers to evidence-based policymaking by building cross-sector relationships and building organisational capacity that expands collective public affairs/relations in Earth sciences, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Geologists play a vital role in understanding Earth’s past, managing society’s present, and securing humanity’s future, but they can’t do it alone.
- Board Financial Advisor: Mónica Edreira
The Board Financial Advisor provides advice on financial matters to the Board and Secretariat.
Mónica is a dynamic, proactive and perseverant person, with over ten years of experience in the field of finance and economics. She has expertise in the analysis of financial statements and reporting. Mónica is a Chartered Controller Analyst (CCA Certificate ®) and holds a Master’s Degree in Management Control.
- Board Early Career Advisor: Dr. Susanna Occhipinti
The Board Early Career Advisor contributes to promoting the geosciences as a viable and rewarding career path among students and early-career individuals.
Dr. Susanna Occhipinti is a geologist and Earth science educator with over 40 years of experience. She has held teaching and leadership roles in Italy and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Camerino. She received the 2024 Academy of Lincei Prize Emma Castelnuovo for Science Education and serves on the IUGS Commission on Geoscience Education. Susanna will advise the EFG Board and Secretariat on geoscience education and early career initiatives.
- Board Ethics Advisor: Yuliya Zhuk
The Board Ethics Advisor is responsible for addressing all concerns of an ethical nature and promote ethical conduct within the profession.
Yuliya Zhuk is a geoscientist and geo- and environmental consultant committed to ethical practice in the geosciences. She holds a degree in bedrock geology from Uppsala University (Sweden) and works at an engineering consultancy, contributing to geo- and environmental assessments as well as policy and regulatory evaluations for Swedish public infrastructure projects. Her experience spans research and applied consulting, with a particular focus on the societal and environmental impacts of geoscience work. Yuliya brings a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective to ethical considerations in geoscience.
With their expertise, the Advisory Board members will provide strategic and high-level guidance in support of EFG’s mission.
Find more information here: https://eurogeologists.eu/advisory-board
