Seismic Imaging Methods and Applications for Oil and Gas Exploration

Yasir Bashir is an assistant professor at School of Physics, Geophysics Section in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He earned his PhD in Petroleum Geosciences from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and master's in computer science as well as in Geophysics from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He worked as Research Scientist in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia for 5 years and with OGDCL, Pakistan as Geophysicist. Technical background includes in aspects of developing algorithms including Machine learning for Seismic data processing, Imaging and developing workflow for seismic inversion and prospect evaluation together with hands-on practice. Participated as a team member and leader in several research projects from PETRONAS, Hitachi, UTP, and OGDCL such as Seismic anisotropy imaging, Seismic computing research, Pre-image processing & Diffraction Imaging, PSTM, PSDM, and QI. Research outcomes have recognized and presented in international conferences (SEG, EAGE, OTC, IPTC, and APGCE) and Journals publications. Problem solver with strengths in workflow development and quality control. Effective leadership skills in mixed-gender and multi-ethnic groups. Strong academic background with PETRONAS Institute of Technology, Malaysia. He is a member of SEG, EAGE, PGN, GSM, and PAPG.The late Deva Prasad Ghosh was a Professor in Geophysics at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, appointed in 2011, and teaches the undergraduate and postgraduate course in geophysics. He is appointed Head of the Centre of Seismic Imaging (CSI), where innovative research in seismic, development of state-of-the-art algorithms are undertaken for use by the industry, particularly PETRONAS. His center has produced to date 10 PhD and several masters students by research. Prior to that he was Custodian of geophysics and research advisor for PETRONAS research. Dr. Ghosh in his early years (1974-1999) was with Shell International working in Europe, USA and West Africa in various technological and management position. He has BSc and master's degree from Banaras University India and PhD from Delft University, Holland. He is both EAGE and SEG Honorary LecturerAmir Abbas Babasafari is a reservoir geophysicist with over 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry. He received B.S. (2006) in mining exploration and M.S. (2008) in geophysics (exploration seismology). After that, he worked as a geophysicist in the oil and gas industry from 2008 to 2017 in Iran and got involved in several exploration as well as field development megaprojects. His main expertise is seismic data interpretation and reservoir characterization where he achieved invaluable experiences in clastic and carbonate reservoirs. He has recently obtained his Ph.D. degree in petroleum geoscience (seismic exploration) at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (January 2020). His interests range widely, from seismic data processing to interpretation. However, he is more interested in seismic data interpretation, velocity model building, rock physics modeling, seismic data inversion, anisotropic AVO analysis, machine learning techniques for petrophysical properties prediction and lithofacies classification, seismic fracture study, pore pressure prediction, and 4D (time lapse) studies. He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Center for Petroleum Studies of Campinas University, Brazil. He is eager to learn and discover new aspects of exploration and also share his experiences with others.