Rigobert Tibi is a principal member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, known for his distinguished work in nuclear explosion monitoring.

At the 2024 BEYA Conference, he won the Senior Investigator award for his exceptional work in research and development.

He is a trailblazer in advancing fundamental scientific knowledge, discovering, developing, and implementing groundbreaking technologies that are revolutionizing our lives and work.

He has made innovative contributions to seismic event discrimination, advancing seismic data processing, and setting new standards in the field of machine learning in seismology.

Rigobert is committed to mentoring and encouraging minority communities to pursue careers in national laboratories, playing an active role in fostering the next generation of scientists.

He strives to leave a legacy that combines professional excellence with personal fulfillment.

Rigobert would like to thank his parents, who instilled in him the value of education, and his family for their unwavering support. He also expresses gratitude to the many mentors he had a chance to work with over the years, and to Sandia National Laboratories for providing him with an environment where he can thrive.