Saturday, July 4, 2026
EAGE Podcast The Geoscience Channel: "Conversations on what matters to geoscientists"
Episode 1: Navigating the Crossroads of Geoscience, AI, and Career Risks with EAGE's 2025-2026 President Sanjeev Rajput.
Geoscience is at a massive crossroads. The tools we use are evolving, the global energy system is transitioning, and the fundamental question of what it means to be a geoscientist is more open than ever before.
In this episode of EAGE's podcast The Geoscience Channel, podcast host Myrna Staring sits down with Sanjeev Rajput, 2025-2026 President of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) and General Manager & Technical Authority at Petronas. Sanjeev opens up about his fascinating 25-year career journey, from his early days mapping groundwater for remote villages in India to driving global subsurface research and AI integration at a major energy corporation.
Whether you are a student wondering how to navigate an AI-driven job market, or an experienced professional considering a major career pivot, Sanjeev’s candid insights offer a masterclass in adaptability, risk-taking, and continuous learning.
Key topics discussed in this episode:
- The AI Revolution in Geoscience: Why AI and "agentic solutions" are automating technical workflows, and why human decision-making will become our most valuable asset.
- The Power of Being "Scared": How to channel your fear of rapid technological change into a powerful motivator for upskilling and innovation.
- Specialist vs. Generalist: Why the future of education and industry leadership belongs to generalists who understand how to leverage specialized tools.
- Risk-Taking at Any Age: Sanjeev’s personal story of self-funding his Executive MBA, and why leaning into risk is essential for personal and professional growth.
- Fostering Innovation: How the EAGE is acting as a bridge between bold startup founders, venture capitalists, and legacy energy corporations.
- The Human Element: Navigating data overload, the dangers of "screen phobia" and finding clarity through spirituality and unplugging.
Listen now to discover how to future-proof your career, embrace the unknown, and leverage the intersection of data, intuition, and geoscience!
