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* Areas of expertise includes geophysical modeling (Rock physics e.g. Fluid, Porosity and Lithological substitution, critical porosity, Krief... etc), evaluation of petrophysical feasibility for AI/LMR processing) AVO seismic modeling and analysis (LMR), Pre-stack and Post-Stack Seismic Inversion, Multi component seismology, reservoir characterization, attribute analysis, parameter testing, special seismic data processing (e.g. Frequency Broadband Extension and restoration (FBE) technique.), and seismic interpretation. Preparation and presentation of the final product and results to clients.
* Working knowledge of building velocity models (Geodepth )and Finite difference modeling process. Processed seismic data (Marine and Land) from field tapes through to final sections and products using ProMax (2D/3D).
* Experience in working with Artificial Neural Network algorithms for solving pattern recognition problems using ProMax
* Interpreted seismic data (3D, 2D) & amplitude analysis (amplitude extraction) using Seisworks, PostStack/ PAL, IESX, and EarthCube
* Served as a geophysical technical consultant for British Petroleum (BP) in Bogotá, Colombia working on the overthrust area in Cusiana Basin using advance computer technology.
* Served as a geoscience technical consultant for British Gas Services (BGS) in Houston, Texas working on northern oil field of the country of Iraq (Karkuk)
* Worked in Tripoli, Libya as well-site geologist on onshore drilling rig in Al hamada Al hamra (Desert) and the Oasis Field near the Egyptian Border
* Monitored quality of seismic data during field acquisition and laboratory
* Certified Landmark Graphics consultant/trainer in geophysical software with major & independent companies
* Served 3 years as a researcher, Allied Geophysical Laboratory, University of Houston; research project was supported by Marathon and Amoco Companies; Research efforts have contributed to the current understanding of shear-wave splitting and characterization within anisotropic media
* A proven track record for concept selling & presenting solutions to meet client requirements
* Pre-sale and after-sale technical support, user education, software demonstration and project presentations
* Excellent team player, with the ability to work with all levels within the Company to accomplish goals.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to work to deadlines, and conclude projects successfully

GeoTechnology Skills
Geopdepth Power2D &3D: Depth Imaging:
-- Gocad: Structural and Stratigraphic Modeling
Geoframe seismic interpretation software (IESX and GeoViz)
Hampson-Russell (AVO, STRATA)
Paradigm processing software (Disco)
-- Honor certified instructor/consultant in the following geophysical Landmark software products:
EarthCube, Wellbore Planner, SeisCube), SeisWorks 2D/3D interpretations
Advanced SeisWorks interpretation techniques
TDQ (three dimensional velocity modeling), SynTool (for creating synthetic seismograms)
StratAmp amplitude extraction
PostStack/PAL (for seismic data enhancement using fundamental of seismic data processing and seismic attributes extraction)
RAVE (reservoir attributes visualization and extrapolation)
ProMax 2D/3D (seismic data processing)

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Work Experience

Sr. Geoscientist
Petroleum Services, Inc.
January 2004 to present

* Responsibilities include wavelt extraction, construction of synthetic seismograms for key wells, and tying well data into the 2D
and/or 3D seismic data.
* Seismic interpretation (constrained by the tied well data), including interpretation of faults and key horizons on the 2D and/or 3D data, extraction of seismic attributes and correlation with rock and fluid properties of interest..

Senior Geophysicist/Project Manager
Scott Pickford/Core Laboratories
Advanced Reservoir Geophysics
6316 Windfern
Houston, TX 77040
January 2002 to November 2003

Duties include inverse well modeling, petrophysical modeling (enables the study of the seismic response due to changes in lithology, porosity, saturation and fluids), AVO seismic modeling, AVO attributes analysis (LMR), pre-stack and post-stack seismic Inversion, reservoir characterization, recommend drilling locations utilizing emerging geophysical technologies (such as seismic modeling, impedance inversion and seismic interpretation software), frequency restoration technique, radon analysis and filtering, building velocity models, parameter testing, preparing and presenting the final product to the client

Inverse well modeling program: Assisted in development and testing for linking rock properties directly to AVO anomalies, using Gulf of Mexico data; trained geoscientists

Project Examples Include:
* Reservoir Characterization of a Prospective Massive Carbonate Reservoir in the Upper Jurassic of the Double "A" Wells Field Area, Polk County, Texas
* Reservoir Characterization of a Gilmer Carbonate Reservoir, Texas
* On Shore China (i.e., Sheng Li, Xihu & Danging Oil Fields), Poland (i.e., Fence Oil Field), and Gulf of Mexico Blocks offshore prospects (i.e., Garden Banks, West Cameron, Eugene Island, Thibodeaux, Black Bayou, West Delta):
* Performed well log analysis, well-seismic correlation, inverse well modeling, fluid substitution, seismic inversion (AVO-LMR), and seismic frequency bandwidth restoration (FBR)

Associate Professor, Visiting Lecturer & Co-director of the West Coast Geoscience Technology Training Center (GTTC)
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)
Extended University Division (Online courses)
Environmental Resource Management Program & Department of Physics & Geology
August 2000 to December 2001

Responsibilities included teaching Geophysics, and Geophysical software tools to senior, graduate students, and industrial professionals. Oversaw the center's daily operations as well as the academic and industrial usage & procurement of geophysical software tools, including Landmark & GeoQuest.

Senior Geophysical Consultant
Halliburton/ Landmark Graphics Corporation (LGC)
January 1996 to June 2000
* On-site consultant/ trainer of Landmark software products for national & international clients including sites in Mexico City, Villahermosa, Caracas, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, & Calgary.
* Interpreted and analyzed 2D and 3D seismic data from a variety of key oil & gas regions, including Australia, Canada, North Sea, Latin America, and the Gulf of Mexico.
* Building migration velocity models and its incorporation into Finite Difference Modeling process to create synthetic shot records and normal incidence time sections.
* January 1999 – Consulted and interpreted with British Petroleum (BP), in Bogota/Colombia, regarding the implementation of EarthCube software to the overthrust area of Cusiana Basin
* November 1998 - Consulted with PennzEnergy (Devon), in Houston/Texas, regarding the wavelet extraction and the implementation of SynTool synthetic modeling software for the refining of seismic data interpretation.
* January 1998 – Consulted with Mobil Oil Company, in Midland/Texas, regarding the enhancement of seismic data, attribute analysis and reservoir characterization using PostStack/PAL and Rave
* Provided industrial training & consulting for clients including Geoscience Technology Training Center (GTTC) Houston, Texas on Synthetic Modeling & Correlation using Landmark, GeoQuest, and Hampson-Russell AVO. Also authored & developed software training manuals as needed for use at GTTC.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Allied Geophysical Laboratories (AGL), University of Houston
February 1992 to December 1995
Designed geophysical seismic survey to locate the orientation of fractures patterns using shear and compressional waves. Analyzed source signatures for rock properties, energy relationships, radiation patterns, and source effectiveness. Collected cross-hole tomography and refraction data in Frio, Texas for oil recovery and reservoir characterization.

Geoscience Technical Consultant
British Gas Services (BGS), 1100 Louisiana Avenue, Houston, TX
January 1989 - August 1991
Consulted with British Gas Services regarding the preparation and interpretation of geological, geophysical, engineering technical data and well logs interpretation relating to the joint study venture with the government of Iraq (working on northern oil field of the city of Karkuk).

Assistant Geologist
Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), University of Kentucky (Summer 1988)
Mapped and delineated contaminated areas with high sulfur and ash content. Also mapped and identified various lithological formations including paleodrainage pattern, porous zones using boreholes and various electrical and acoustic log data.

Well-Site Geologist
General Establishment for Surveying, Engineering and Sub-analysis Associates (GESESA)
Tripoli, Libya (June 1980 to July 1982
Collected, constructed and analyzed the geologic and physical properties of the well cuttings, recorded the drilling rate, and identified the presence of possible zone of hydrocarbons by means of fluorescence on onshore drilling rig and conducted drill stem tests.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics
University of Houston, 1992
M. S. in Geological Sciences
University of Kentucky 1988
B.Sc. in Geoscience
University of Jordan, 1980

Awards
Marathon Oil Geophysics Scholarship (1992)
Department of Geoscience Award, University of Houston (1991)
Soccer Scholarship, University of Jordan (1976-1980)

Professional Societies
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Geophysical Society of Houston (GSH)
Houston Geological Society (HGS)

Status: United States Citizen, Married with toddler & an infant

Research Publications

Assad, J.M., 2004, The Effect of Orthorhombic Anisotropy and Its Implication to Oil Recovery and Reservoir Exploitation: Geophysical Prospecting, (accepted).

Assad, J. M., McDonald, J. A., Tatham, R. H., and Kusky, T. M., 1996, Elastic Wave Propagation in a Medium with Oriented Inclusions with Changing Aspect Ratio: A Physical Model Study: Geophysical Journal International, 125, 163-172.

Assad, J. M., Tatham, R. H., McDonald, J. A., Kusky, T. M., and Jech, J., 1993, A Physical Model Study on Scattering of Waves by Aligned Cracks: Comparison Between Experiment and Theory: Geophysical Prospecting, 41, 323-339.

Assad, J. M., Kusky, T. M., McDonald, J. A., and Tatham, R. H., 1992, Implications of Scale-Model Seismology in the Detection of Natural Fractures and Microcracks: Journal of Seismic Exploration, 1, 61-76.

Assad, J. M., Tatham, R. H, and McDonald, J. A., 1992, A Physical Model Study of Microcracks- Induced Anisotropy: Geophysics, 57, 1562-1570.

Assad, J. M., Tatham, R. H. and McDonald, J. A., 1994, A physical model study of microcrack-induced anisotropy, in McDonald, John A., Ed., Seismic physical modeling: Soc. Expl. Geophys, 324-332. (Reprinted from Geophysics, 57, 1562-1570).

Unpublished Papers

Assad, J. M. 2003, Reservoir Characterization of a Prospective Massive Carbonate Reservoir in the Upper Jurassic of the Double "A" Wells Field Area, Polk County, Texas.

Assad, J. M., 2003, Apparent Attenuation in Azimuthally Anisotropic Medium: Theory and Physical modeling Study.

Technical Presentations (National)
Seismic Velocity Anisotropy in a Medium Containing Oriented Micro-cracks: Experiment Versus Theory: Presented at the Interpreting Reservoir Architecture Using Scale-Frequency Phenomena. Oklahoma City, 18th -20th, 2003.

Observation of Shear Wave Propagation in Orthorhombically Anisotropic Cracked Medium: Presented at the 65th Annual Int. SEG Meeting, Houston, 1995.

Physical Modelling Observations of Apparent Attenuation in Azimuthally Anisotropic Medium: Presented at the 64th Annual Int. SEG Meeting, Los Angeles, 1994.

Ultrasonic Velocity Measurements in a Cracked Solid: Experiment versus Theory: Presented at the 63rd Annual Int. SEG Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1993.

Paleogeography of a Middle Pennsylvanian Coal Seam in The Eastern Kentucky Coal Field: GSA Abstracts, GSA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, 1992.

Detection of Naturally Occurring Micro fractures: Presented to Environmental Engineers, Geophysicists and Geologists at Houston Geological Society Meeting, Houston, 1992.

Group Velocity Versus Angle of Incidence in a Medium Filled with Oriented Cracks: Presented at the 61st Annual Int. SEG Meeting, Houston, 1991.

Additional Workshops
Project Management Course, March 4th -6th, 2002
AVO-Rock Properties Course; February 12th -14th, 2002
Pressures & Hydrogeology; AAPG: 1991.
Stratigraphic Analysis and Growth Faults; 1991.
Salt Tectonics Workshop; AAPG, 1991.
Computer Mapping and Contouring in Geology; AAPG, 1989.
New Directions in Mapping (GIS Systems), AAPG, 1989

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