In 2004 Francois Fourie obtained a PhD in geohydrology at the Institute for Groundwater Studies (IGS), University of the Free State. The research conducted during his doctoral studies focussed on the application of electroseismic techniques to geohydrological investigations in Karoo rocks. He also holds an MSc in geophysics from the University of Pretoria, where his research focussed on the time-domain electromagnetic response of multiple conductors in resistive host rock. Between 2008 and 2011 he traded as Orpheus Hydrogeophysics, providing geophysical services to the groundwater, environmental and engineering industries. Since August 2011 he has been employed at the Institute for Groundwater Studies as a senior lecturer and researcher in the fields of geophysics and geohydrology.