About Us
Built on decades of hydrogeological and environmental expertise, grounded in science and integrity.
Meet our Team
The Geocentric team at PDAC Mining Conference 2026 in Toronto, showcasing our expertise in hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and 3D visualization while building partnerships that shape the future of our mining practice.
Geocentric Environmental cultivates strategic partnerships in modelling and geochemistry in order to expand our technical capabilities and support project successes.
Company Leadership
Steve Livingstone
President, M.Sc., P.Geo., Principal Hydrogeologist
Stephen is the Principal Hydrogeologist and President of Geocentric Environmental. He has over 30 years of technical experience and is responsible for the overall delivery of consulting services, project delivery and technical solutions. He focuses on contaminant impacts, hydrogeological assessments, contaminant fate and transport, numerical modelling, environmental investigations, remedial design and implementation, impact assessments, strategic advice, permitting, and closure for mining and contaminated sites projects.
Technical & Project Team
Gianluca Amicarelli
PhD. Sr. Geospatial Data Scientist, R&D Lead
As a Geospatial specialist with a PhD in Civil Engineering and Geotechnics, I bring advanced expertise in automated, semi-automated, and manual image analysis using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and Python scripting.
Simran Kaur
Hydrogeologist, Numerical Modeller
Simran holds a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) degree in Civil Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa. With over five years of experience, she has developed expertise in several key areas, including hydrogeology, mathematical modelling, waste management, and geotechnical engineering
Nicholas Fitzpatrick
M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Principal Hydrogeologist, Numerical Modeller
Nicholas yields expertise in hydrogeological engineering, hydrogeological site characterizations/conceptual models, Permit to Take Water, ECA/EASR applications, dewatering assessments, contaminant hydrogeology, aggregate resources, project management, groundwater modelling, data analysis, and monitored natural attenuation assessments.
Victor Frutuoso
Hydrogeologist/Numerical Modeller
Victor holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of São Paulo and a Master of Applied Science
( M.A.Sc .) from the University of Toronto, where his research focused on groundwater flow modeling and the transport and fate of contaminants in complex subsurface environments.
With 5+ years of combined academic and professional experience, Victor brings a strong foundation in Hydrogeological and geochemical modeling, Contaminated site assessment, Mining site hydrogeology, Data processing and management. Geospatial analysis and visualization. His work integrates field data, conceptual site models, and advanced numerical simulations to support robust environmental assessments and remediation strategies. Victor has hands-on experience across both contaminated site projects and mining operations, including groundwater system evaluations, contaminant behaviour assessments, water balance support, and environmental
impact studies.
Maggie Laird
B.Sc. Junior Hydrogeologist
Maggie holds a BSc. Honours degree in Environmental Geoscience with a minor in Geomatics and Spatial Analysis from the University of Ottawa. Her enthusiasm for understanding complex hydrogeological systems and applying geochemical modeling techniques to real-world problems has been a driving force in her studies and career aspirations
Khatoon Motakefghmoi
M.Sc. Hydrogeologist/Numerical Modeller
Miguel A. Madrid
M.Sc.-Senior GeoEnvironmental Specialist & Hydrogeologist
Miguel is a GeoEnvironmental Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in hydrogeology and investigations of mining sites and contaminated sites. He has participated in multiple federal and provincial projects in Canada dealing with environmental issues as a result of organic and inorganic chemical impacts
Amanda Sills
M.Sc., P.Geo. Principal Hydrogeologist and Director of Operations
A Professional Geoscientist with more than 20 years of advanced hydrogeology experience across consulting, municipal government, and global water initiatives. Her work spans complex municipal, industrial, and environmental projects, where she has delivered defensible hydrogeological assessments that support infrastructure planning, source water protection, and regulatory compliance.
As Director of Operations at the Groundwater Project, she collaborated with many of the world’s leading hydrogeologists and water scientists, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating global technical contributors, and ensuring scientific rigor across internationally distributed groundwater education and research initiatives. This role positioned her as a connector between scientific experts, practitioners, and decision-makers while strengthening global groundwater literacy.
A seasoned project and team leader known for building the systems, processes, and oversight structures that keep projects running smoothly and mitigate risks before they affect operational success. She has managed multidisciplinary teams with a focus on quality control, safety, and efficient execution, emphasizing proactive planning, clear communication, and standardized workflows that reduce errors and improve consistency across project portfolios. Recognized for translating complex hydrogeologic concepts into clear guidance for clients, regulators, and stakeholders, and for providing strategic direction that supports evidence-based decision-making and high performing team environments.
Dr. Thomas Reimann
Groundwater Modelling Advisor – Subject Matter Expert
Dr. Thomas Reimann of TU Dresden’s Institute for Groundwater Management in Germany is a Groundwater Modelling Advisor – Subject Matter Expert.
Thomas brings more than 20 years of specialized expertise in groundwater flow and transport modelling, MODFLOW, complex hydrogeological systems, and advanced numerical modelling. At TU Dresden, he is a researcher and lecturer and has also served as a substitute professor.
His expertise goes well beyond the application of numerical models. Thomas has contributed directly to the development and advancement of MODFLOW-based approaches, including MODFLOW-CFP and CFPy, a Python-based tool supporting MODFLOW-CFP workflows. His applied experience includes open-pit mining environments, mine-water management, hydraulic testing, complex groundwater systems, and independent technical review of groundwater flow and transport models.
Thomas has taught groundwater management and numerical groundwater modelling at TU Dresden since 2003 and is an instructor with the international SYMPLE Hydrogeological Modelling School, teaching groundwater flow, pumping-test interpretation, conceptual model development and numerical modelling using MODFLOW.
At Geocentric, Thomas provides senior technical oversight and independent SME support across our numerical modelling programs, including model conceptualization and development, technical review, interpretation of results, and overall model defensibility.
Juliana Baitz
Ph.D. Senior Associate- Numerical Modeller
Juliana is an expert Groundwater Numerical Modeller with extensive experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling, hydrogeological assessments, and complex water management challenges. Her expertise further strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, science-based solutions for the mining industry.
Juliana holds a PhD in Geosciences from the University of São Paulo, with solid experience in environmental consulting and numerical modeling applied to hydrogeology. Her work focuses on technical analyses involving 3D groundwater flow simulations, recharge studies, risk assessments, and decision‑support for projects related to contaminated site management, mining and water resources.
Her career includes leading complex hydrogeological studies in Brazil and Canada, involving the development of conceptual models, numerical calibration, scenario evaluation, and integrated interpretation of environmental data. This experience enables her to assess aquifer systems with precision, identify uncertainties, and propose practical, well‑grounded solutions to environmental challenges. In addition to consulting, she has teaching experience in graduate programs at USP and SENAC, where she taught courses related to flow and contaminant transport modeling, as well as contaminated site management. This academic background complements her professional practice, strengthening her ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
Juliana’s addition enhances our capacity to support mining clients through mine permitting, hydrogeological investigations, groundwater modelling, water balance assessments, pit dewatering, TMF seepage evaluations and integrated mine water management across Canada and internationally.
Experience & Credentials
150+ Years Combined Experience
100+ Projects Completed
10 Years in Operation
Our team maintains professional designations and technical certifications that support defensible environmental assessments and regulatory compliance across complex site conditions.
- Mining Hydrogeological Studies and Numerical Modelling
- Hydrogeological Investigations & Groundwater Monitoring
- Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA)
- Contaminated Site Assessment & Remediation
- Provincial & Federal Environmental Compliance
- Municipal & Infrastructure Environmental Support
We don’t just apply existing technology—we create it. Our team develops proprietary software and advanced workflows that integrate geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data into intuitive 3D models. Combined with innovative solutions for mining and contaminated site challenges, this allows us to deliver deeper understanding and better outcomes for our clients.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Project
Whether it’s a complex site assessment, remediation program, or hydrogeological study, our team provides practical, science-based solutions tailored to your project. Contact us today to get started.