Geophysics Program

Introduction

The Geophysics program aims to support the research activities of the Geology, Environmental and Petroleum Engineering programs by using modern geophysical methods and processing techniques for characterizing the subsurface at all levels.

Program Mission & Vision

The Geophysics program is focusing on the following six subtopics:

• Reservoir characterization and Monitoring using seismic and non-seismic methods.
• Natural resources (O&G, Groundwater, Minerals, Shallow/Deep Geothermal Energy, CO2 / H2 sequestration and monitoring, etc.) exploration and exploitation.
• New processing techniques such as, FWI, SVI, Joint inversion of different geophysical datasets, AI and ML, Seismic Attenuation and EM modeling.
• Application of geophysics to other, related to O&G industry, disciplines, such as (stratigraphy and tectonic characterization), (monitoring of decontamination), Petroleum Engineering (FeS deposition, SAG, drilling fluids, etc.) and Rock Physics (indirectly estimation of petrophysical parameters).
• Development of new geophysical instruments/techniques (joint SIP/NMR, joint SIP/3C-MAG).
• Characterization of the Near-Surface using integrated (land- and airborne-) Multiphysics methods.

Overall, the Geophysics program, in line with VISION 2030, will provide to KSA recent advances in energy resources reservoir characterization, modeling, and management, keeping up with the modern developments, such as, AI-ML, making the program more relevant to all government and all industry focus areas as well as those of the academia.

Program Outcomes

• Novel instruments and processing tools
• 1D/2D/3D/4D models of the subsurface for characterization and monitoring
• Integration of geophysics with Petrophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Environmental programs.

Program Lead

Dr. Sherif M. H. Mahmoud

Team

• Dr. Liu Xu
• Dr. Huijian Li
• Dr. Ali Imran Sandhu
• Dr. Abdullatif Al-Shuhail
• Dr. Peter Mora
• Dr. Sherif M. H. Mahmoud
• Dr. SanLinn I. Kaka
• Dr. Umair bin Waheed
• Dr. Abdullah A. Alshuhail
• Dr. Panagiotis Kirmizakis
• Dr. Wei Zhou
• Dr. Israa S. Abu-Mahfouz
• Dr. Bassam S. Tawabini
• Mr. Abdul Latif Ashadi
• Mr. Assem Saad Al-Karnos

Associated Labs

Geophysical Laboratory

Supervisor: Ahmed Abdullah Shaibani & Abdul Latif Ashadi

List of Instrumentation Available

• StrataVisorTM NZXP (Seismic survey, main unit)
• Geode Ultra-Light (12 units) (Seismic survey, recorder, for 96 channels and/or 192 channels)
• VibSist-50 (Seismic survey, Vibration seismic source)
• GISCO ESS200 Turbo (Seismic survey, Accelerated impact seismic energy source)
• GPR Structure Scan Mini XT (GPR survey, high frequency)
• Multiple Low Freq. (MLF) GPR Antenna (GPR survey, Multi low frequency)
• SIR System-4000 (GPR survey, main control unit)
• GPR SIR System 3000 + 400MHz antenna (GPR survey, main control unit, shallow depth)
• CG-5 Autograv (2 units) (Gravity survey)
• SYSCAL Pro (Switch 96) (Resistivity survey)
• SYSCAL R1 PLUS (Switch-48) (Resistivity survey)
• Geonics EM31-MK2 (EM mapping)
• Geonics EM-38 (EM mapping)
• Scintrex ENVI-MAG (Magnetic survey, Proton)
• Geospace Seismic Recorder (GSX) System (Microseismic survey, Main control system)
• 64 CH Simultaneous ADC (High-resolution digital recording system with eight 80 MS/s simultaneously sampled input channels)
• The G-858 MagMapper Magnetometer (Magnetic survey, include gradiometer option)
• The G-857 Portable Proton Magnetometer (Magnetic survey, including gradiometer option)
• ABEM WalkTEM (Transient electromagnetic (TEM) system, including the TX-60 booster)
• ZZ FlashRES-Universal 96-Channel (Full channel resistivity imaging, including the booster-transmitter and various spacing cables: 5m, 10m, and 20m.)
• Portable SIP system
• MiniShark HVSR system
• SmartSolo® IGU-16HR 3C (Wireless seismic survey, including 120 geophone units)
• Trimble R10+ (Differential GPS readings, including the external radio)
• Syscal Pro Deep Marine (Marine resistivity survey)
• ELECTRODYNAMIC-VIBRATOR SYSTEM ELVIS VII (Seismic vibrator source, up to 1100 Nm)
• KMS-5100 150 EM Transmitter (150kW grounded dipole EM transmitter, can be used for CSAMT, Time Domain EM (LOTEM), Time Domain Induced Polarization (IP), Focused source EM (FSEM) and TFEM)
• KMS-820 EM Acquisition Station (5 complete set of EM receiver surveys, including KMS-820 web access, and LEMI-120 (MT coils), LEMI-118 (AMT coils), and LEMI-701 (electrodes))
• Well-logging Tools (Well-logging survey, including Gamma, Sonic and Resistivity tools)

Dammam Community College

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Overview:

Dammam Community College (DCC) is a public college located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 2003, it operates under the auspices of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) and is regulated by the Council of Higher Education. DCC was inaugurated by King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud in 2004.

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Services Offered:

DCC offers a range of services to its students, including:

Academic Programs:

DCC provides various academic programs, including associate degrees and diplomas.

Support Services:

The college offers support services such as academic advising, career counseling, and library resources.

Training Programs:

DCC provides training programs and short courses to meet the needs of the community, government, and businesses.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Quality Education:

DCC is committed to providing high-quality education and training.

Accreditation:

The college's Computer and Information Technology, Accounting, and Marketing programs are accredited by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA).

Strong Foundation:

DCC provides students with a solid academic foundation and prepares them for further education.

Ethical Values:

The college emphasizes the development of high ethical and Islamic values in its graduates.

Lifelong Learning:

DCC encourages its graduates to engage in lifelong learning.

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Academic Programs:

DCC offers a variety of academic programs, including:

Associate Degrees:

DCC offers associate degrees in various fields, including Computer and Information Technology, Accounting, and Marketing.

Diplomas:

The college also offers diplomas in specialized areas.

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Other:

Vision:

DCC aims to be a premier college in providing quality educational services and valued training to all stakeholders.

Mission:

The college is committed to motivating students to achieve their educational goals, providing a broad range of programs, and offering education and training according to community needs.

Objectives:

DCC's objectives include preparing qualified graduates, providing a solid academic foundation, training students in communication and teamwork, graduating students with high ethical values, enhancing graduates' ability to engage in lifelong learning, and serving the community through training programs and educational services.