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Research Interests

• Geophysical applications in CO2 sequestration. In particular, the applications of seismic methods in CO2 site characterization and time-lapse monitoring

• Geophysical reservoir characterization

• Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of seismic data

• Near-surface geophysics. In particular, applications of seismic, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) technqiues in environmental and engineering/geotechnical studies

Thesis Supervision

I’m interested in supervising (or co-supervising) smart, enthusiastic and dedicated graduate students in any of the two M.Sc. programs in Geophysics at KFUPM.

Excellence in Research

I’m currently involved in many projects related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) under King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Technology Innovation Center on Carbon Capture and Storage (KACST-TIC CCS):

• Development of workflow for site selection

• Potential for leakage

• Monitoring and verification of CO2 storage

Job Opportunity:

I'm looking for full-time research associate (with Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree) who is interested and have skills in geophysical modeling (seismic wave propagation and rock physics). There are some good incentives (salary, annual ticket and accommodation) and interested individuals are invited to contact me.

Part-time Consultancy

I’m interested in pursuing research that may come as a component of part-time consultancy for any government agency or company in the areas listed under Research Interest.

Selected Publications

I. Non-peer Reviewed:

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D. and Chabot, L., 2008, Time-lapse surface seismic monitoring of injected CO2 at the Penn West CO2-EOR site, Violet Grove, Alberta: CREWES research report, 19, 1-20.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D. and Isaac, H., 2009, Acoustic impedance inversion of the Nisku Formation for large-scale CO2 sequestration in Alberta: CREWES research report, 20, 1-20.

• Hasse, A.; Lawton, D. and Alshuhail, A. (2010). Spectral ratios for the Pembina Cardium formation computed with virtual sources. CREWES research report, Volume 22.

II. Peer-reviewed:

• Lawton, D; Alshuhail, A.; Coueslan, M. and Chabot, L., 2008, Seismic monitoring at the Penn West Pembina Cardium CO2-EOR pilot, Alberta, Canada – lessons learned: Energy Procedia.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D. and Isaac, H., 2010, Seismic characterization of the Nisku Formation in the Wabamun area, Alberta, Canada for large-scale CO2 sequestration: 70th Annual International Meeting of the SEG, Denver, Colorado.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D. and Isaac, H., 2010, Geophysical characterization of the Devonian Nisku Formation for the Wabamun Area CO2 Sequestration Project (WASP), Alberta, Canada: 10th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Amsterdam.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D. and Isaac, H., 2010, Geophysical characterization of the Devonian Nisku Formation for the Wabamun Area CO2 Sequestration Project (WASP), Alberta: Energy Procedia.

III. Book Section:

• Lawton, D.; Alshuhail, A.; Couëslan, M., and Chabot, L., 2009, Pembina Cardium CO2 Monitoring Project: Time-lapse seismic analysis. In B. Hitchon (Ed.), Pembina Cardium CO2 Monitoring Pilot, a CO2-EOR Project, Alberta, Canada. Geoscience Publishing.

IV. M.Sc. Thesis:

• Alshuhail, A. (2006). Integration of 3-D Electrical Resistivity Imaging and Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys in Characterizing Near-Surface Fluvial Environment. M. Sc. Thesis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada: University of Calgary.

V. Ph.D. Thesis:

• Alshuhail, A. (2011). CO2 Sequestration Site Characterization and Time-lapse Monitoring Using Reflection Seismic Methods. M. Sc. Thesis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada: University of Calgary.

Talks Presented

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D.; and Chabot, L., 2008, Time-lapse surface seismic monitoring of injected CO2 at the Penn West CO2-EOR site, Violet Grove, Alberta: CREWES Annual Meeting, Canmore, Alberta.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D.; and Isaac, H., 2010, for large-scale CO2 sequestration: 70th Annual International Meeting of the SEG, Denver, Colorado.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D.; and Isaac, H., 2009, Acoustic impedance inversion of the Nisku Formation for large-scale CO2 sequestration in Alberta: CREWES Annual Meeting, Canmore, Alberta.

Posters

• Alshuhail, A. and Lawton, D., 2007, Time-lapse surface seismic monitoring of injected CO2 at the Penn West CO2-EOR site, Violet Grove, Alberta. Poster presented at CREWES Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D.; and Chabot, L., 2008, Pembina Cardium CO2 monitoring project: Time-lapse seismic analysis. Poster presented at AGU fall meeting, San Francisco, California.

• Alshuhail, A.; Lawton, D.; and Chabot, L., 2008, Pembina Cardium CO2 monitoring project: Time-lapse seismic analysis. Poster presented at IEA/GHGT-9 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA.