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EDUCATION
Middle East Technical University,2001–2005, Geology, PhD,3.8/4.0
Texas A&M University, 1999–2000, Geology & Geophysics, MS, 3.6/4.0
Istanbul Technical University, 1997–1999, Geophysics, BS(2nd major), 3.26
Istanbul Technical University, 1993–1997, Geology,BS,3.64
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
English: Fluent, German: Intermediate, Dutch: Beginner
COMPUTER LITERACY
Knowledge of Windows, Solaris & Linux OS. Advanced user of Microsoft applications
Modeling Software: BasinMod 1D/2D/3D, Cauldron 1D/3D(Shell Property), PetroMod 1D/2D/3D
Familiar with Temispack, Genesis, Trinity
Other Software: Petrel, ESRI products, Landmark, GeoFrame, Charisma, KingdomSuite, FreeHand
AWARDS AND HONORS
2006: PhD Thesis Award of Middle East Technical University (METU).
1999: Scholarship for study abroad (MS), Ministry of Education of Turkey and TPAO
1998: Kemal Erguvanli BS Thesis Award; Inter. Assoc. of Eng. Geol. Turkish National Committee
1997: Internship Award (Internship of the year); Chamber of Geological Engineers
1997: BS Graduation Honor Degree; Geology Department.-Istanbul Technical University
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Industry Experience
2006-Present: SHELL International E&P B.V, Netherlands, Basin Modeler/Integrated Charge Evaluation Team
2006: Consultant for Lukoil, Saudi Arabia, 5 months, Petroleum systems modeling of the Rub Al-Khali Basin
2005-2006: Instructor of King Fahd Univ. Petroleum & Minerals/RI in using PRA products, Saudi Arabia
2004: Contractor for BP, UK, 3 months, Petroleum Systems Modeling the Eastern Black Sea Basin
2000-2006: TPAO, Turkey, Petroleum systems and risk analyst, Basin Modeler
1998-2000: Petroleum Studies Group of Texas A&M University, USA, Research Assistant
SELECTED PROJECTS
Dec,1999-Jun,2000: 1-D maturity modeling, sensitivity & uncertainty analysis on wells from Danish Sector, North Sea
Feb-Jul, 2000: Petroleum systems analysis of the submarine fan depositional systems of the Togo offshore, W.Africa
Mar-Dec, 2002: 3D Petroleum systems modeling of the Sirte and Ghadames basins of Libya
Feb-May, 2003: Comparative petroleum system modeling & exploration risk assessment of Syrian farm-out blocks
Apl-July, 2004: Eastern Black Sea Basin (offshore) 3D charge modeling, Turkey & Georgia
Apr-Aug, 2005: Charge modeling & charge access risk assessment of the NW Uralsk Basin, Kazakhstan
May-Sep, 2006: 1D, 2D & 3D Petroleum system modeling of the central Rub-Al Khali Basin, Saudi Arabia
Jan-Feb, 2007: 3D Charge modeling of the Reggane Basin, Algeria, Risk assessment for Post-Hercynian gas
Feb-Mar, 2007: Post-Hercynian/Post-Miocene gas charge potential of the Paleozoic systems in Risha Field, Jordan
Mar-Apr, 2007: Evaluation of hydrocarbon potential of the South Syrian Platform (Silurian & Ordovician systems)
Apr-May, 2007: 3D Charge & pressure modeling & exploration risk of Euphrates Graben, Syria (Mesozoic system)
May-Jun, 2007: Pearls-Kalamkas & Kashakgan (N. Caspian), charge modeling and CRS mapping
Jun-July, 2007: Geochemistry and basin modeling of the Tatar Strait, Sakhalin, Russia
July-Sep, 2007: Unconventional exploration potential of the Hungarian (Bekes), Turkish (Thrace) & Syrian basins
Sep-Nov, 2007: H2S risking in Eden, North Caspian
TRAINING COURSES AND CERTIFICATES
ESRI: ArcGIS training course, 2007, July 2-6, Rotterdam, Netherlands
SHELL: Peer to peer HSE training, 2007, June 4, Rijswijk, Netherlands
SHELL: Volume and risk course, 2007, May 12-16, Rijswijk, Netherlands
SHELL-NPA: Shell seep detection workshop, offshore basin screening, 2007, Mar 14-15, Rijswijk, Netherlands
RICAS: Team Building and team player skills, 2007, www.ricas.nl, Den Haag, Netherlands
SHELL: Cauldron Shell Property software, 2006, Cauldron Development Team, Dec 11-15, Rijswijk, Netherlands
BP: Sequence stratigraphy for basin analysis & clastic trap prediction, 2004, G.T.Bertram, Jan 9-20, Ankara, Turkey
PetroSkills: Petroleum risks and decision analysis, 2004, by John Schuyler, Jan 19-23, Ankara, Turkey
Ecole NSPEMFI: Petroleum system approach & exploration management, 2003, Oct 13-17, Paris, France
Kuecher Training International: Petroleum sedimentology, 2001, G.J. Kuecher, Oct 15-19, Istanbul, Turkey
Princples of BasinMod modeling software, 2001, D.L. Rasmussen, 14 days, University of Keele, UK
GeoFrame G&G integrated workflow & interpretation, 2001, A.Kravchenko, Dec 3-7, Ankara, Turkey
Advanced training course for PRA Petroleum Systems Suite, 2000, W. Leu, 14 days, Ankara, Turkey
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Huvaz, O., Sarikaya, H., Iþýk, T., 2007, Petroleum Systems and Hydrocarbon Potential Analysis of the Northwestern Uralsk Basin, NW Kazakhstan by Utilizing 3D Basin Modeling Methods, Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 24, no. 4, p. 247-275.
Siyako, M., Huvaz, O., 2007, Eocene Stratigraphic evolution of the Thrace Basin, Turkey, Sedimentary Geology, v. 198, no. 1-2, p. 75-91.
Sarikaya, H. Türkmenoðlu, A. and Huvaz, O., in review, Formation and Diagenesis of Clay Minerals in Fault Zones: An example from the North Anatolian Fault System, Gerede, North Central Turkey, Clay and clay minerals.
Huvaz O., Sarikaya, H., in press, Comperative petroleum systems analysis of the interior basins of Turkey: Implications for hydrocarbon potential, Canadian Association of Petroleum Geologist Bulletin,
Huvaz, O., Karahanoglu, N., Ediger, V., 2007, The thermal gradient history of the Thrace Basin, NW Turkey: Correlation with basin evolution processes, Journal of Petroleum Geology, v. 30, no. 1, p. 3-25.
Ediger, V.Þ., Huvaz, O., 2006, Examining the sectoral energy use in Turkish economy (1980–2000) with the help of decomposition analysis, Energy Conversion and Management, v. 47, p. 732-745.
Huvaz O., Thomsen, R.O., Noeth, S., 2005, A method for analyzing the geothermal gradient histories using the statistical assessment of uncertainties in maturity models, Journal of Petroleum Geology, v.28, no. 2, p. 3-14.
Huvaz O., Sarikaya, H., Nohut, O.M., 2005, Nature of a Regional Dogleg Pattern in Maturity Profiles from Thrace Basin, Northwestern Turkey: A Newly Discovered Unconformity or a Thermal Anomaly?, AAPG Bulletin, v. 89, no. 10, p. 1373-1396 (Cover art).
Huvaz O., Nohut, O.M., Sarikaya, H., 2005, Principles of using well logging and geophysical methods in quantitative basin modeling, TAPG Bulletin, v. 17, no. 1, p. 1-18 (Cover art).
Huvaz O., Batur, C., 2004, Interpretation of salt bodies and associated structures and their significance in petroleum exploration: A seismic approach, TAPG Bulletin, v. 16, no. 2, p. 125-137.
Huvaz O., Vardar, M., 2001, Assessing the efficiency and applicability of contact grouting in the Istanbul Sub-way; Engineering Geology and the Environment Bulletin, v. 60, no. 1, p.13-17.
SELECTED INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Huvaz, O., 2007, Critical role of the geochemistry and basin modelling in Unconventional HC exploration: A case study from the Euphrates Graben, Syria, Geochemistry & Basin Modelling Workshop, Haarlem, NL.
Huvaz, O., Sarikaya, H., 2006, Comparative HC potential analysis of Turkish interior basins and new exploration opportunities: a critical review and new insights, Proceedings of AAPG Annual Convention, Houston, USA.
Huvaz O., 2000, Prospect Identification and Justification within 3D Seismic and Sequence Stratigraphic Framework; The Annual Western Inter-University Geological Conference of Year 2000, Calgary, Canada.
Huvaz O., Thomsen, R.O., Nöth, S., 2000, Investigation of the Resolution Limits of Easy%Ro by Inversion; 2000 AAPG Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Huvaz O., Thomsen, R.O., 2000, An inverse scheme for sensitivity and uncertainty analysis in basin modelling; Proceedings of the GeoCanada 2000, Calgary, Canada.
Huvaz O., Vardar, M., 2000, A method for assessing the efficiency and applicability of the contact grouting applications: Influence of geological properties on grouting efficiency; GeoCanada 2000, Calgary, Canada.
Huvaz O., Thomsen, R.O., 2000, Role of pseudo inverse methods in calibration of models; 7th ALAGO Int. Cong., Brazil.
Huvaz O., 1999, Identification of the Salt Bodies and Associated Structures; AAPG Houston Expo, Houston, USA.
Vardar, M., Huvaz, O., 1998, Investigation of the Relations Between Contact Grouting and Geological Properties in the Mecidiyekoy-Gayrettepe Tunnels of the Istanbul Subway; 4th International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology & Global Sustainable Dev., Boston, USA.
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