Partners
Collaborative partnerships are a valued component of the Prodigy program. We seek to connect students directly with industry, government and NGO leaders with allied interests and expertise in the fields of remote chemical sensing and ocean data management. Internships with program partners are expected to provide students with demonstrated experience outside of their regular degree program, complementing their field of study.
Current Collaborators
Ocean Floor Geophysics
Matthew Kowalczyk
CEO
Matthew is a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of British Columbia School of Engineering and subsequently studied at Laval University in software engineering. His professional career includes leading a design team for automated vision systems for manufacturing, then successfully founding a company that developed sensor-based ore sorting technology for the mining industry. Since joining OFG in 2014 the company has been continuously active in seafloor minerals exploration projects and has continued to grow through close collaboration with its clients in the development and deployment of new AUV services, as well as specialized sensors and technologies for seafloor mapping and inspection