Experimental Geopyhysics Group – University of
Doctoral Theses
1. Malehmir, M., Reflectivity analysis from the low symmetric anisotropic media, pp. 143, External Examiner, Edward Krebes, University of Calgary, May 29, 2017.
2. Ardakani, E.P., Regional geophysical study of the Athabasca region, Northeastern Alberta: Implications for Geothermal Development, pp. 191, External Examiner, John Louie, U of Nevada, Reno, August 12, 2016.
3. Kessler, J., (co-supervised with J. Evans, Utah State), In situ stress and geology from the MH-2 borehole, Mountain Home, Idaho: Implications for geothermal exploration from fractures, rock properties, and geomechanics, Dept. of Geology, 174 pp., August 2014.
4. Schijns, H., Experimental investigation of seismic velocity dispersion in cracked crystalline media, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 210, External Referee: G. Priest, U of Calgary, February, 2014.
5. Meléndez-Martinez, J., Elastic Properties of Sedimentary Rocks, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 242, External Referee: R.K. Wong, U of Calgary, February, 2014.
6. Bakhorji, A., Laboratory measurements of static and dynamic elastic properties in carbonate, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 333, External referee: M. Batzle, Colorado School of Mines, December, 2009.
7. Zhang, Y., A case study: Seismic monitoring of a thin heavy oil reservoir, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 218, External referee: I. Morozov, U of Saskatchewan, July, 2006.
8.
Mah, M., Determination
of the elastic constants of orthorhombic and transversely isotropic materials:
Experimental application to a kerogen rich rock, Ph.D. Thesis,
Department of Physics University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 354.
External referee: D.
9.
Cholach,
P.Y., The elasticity
of intrinsically anisotropic rocks, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of
Physics,
10.
Theune,
U., Seismic
monitoring of heavy oil reservoir: rock physics and finite element modeling,
Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics,
11.
Bouzidi,
Y., The
acoustic reflectivity and transmissivity of liquid saturated porous media:
experimental tests of theoretical concepts, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of
Physics,
12. Molyneux, J.B., Laboratory measurement of elastic-wave velocity, associated dispersion, attenuation, and particle resonance, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 158, External Referee: R. Secco, U of Western Ontario, December, 1999.
13. Li, Y. Y., Drilling induced core damage and its relationship to crustal in situ stress states and rock properties, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 231, External Referee: P. Meridith, U. College London, June 1997.
14. Kebaili, A., Velocity anisotropy determination in tau-p space, Ph.d. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 204, External Referee: J. Brown, U of Calgary, January 1996.
Masters Theses
1.
Morin, M., Natural and drilling induced fractures in the
Grosmont Formation, Alberta: Implications for the State of Stress,
119 pp., June 29, 2017
2. Mallyon, D., The evolution of craton margin geometry through time, (co-supervisor Claire Currie) 93 pp., August 22, 2016
3. Murry, S., Hydraulic fracturing: minimizing the risk, (from Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, co-supervisor Inga Moeck, Techniche Universität Munich), pp. 67, January 15, 2016.
4. Naumann, F., Integrated borehole geophysics at the Kimberly borehole, ICDP Project HOTSPOT, Idaho, Technische Universität Bergakademic Freiberg, (co-supervised with Prof. S. Buske), 110 pp., December, 2015.
5. Pervin, S., Investigation of dielectric properties of rocks and minerals for GPR data interpretation, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 189 pp., September, 2015.
6. Jia. Q., Investigating Stresses Concentrations near Boreholes in Anisotropic Formations and the Mechanical Behavior of Drilling-induced Tensile Fractures, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 148 pp., March 2015.
7. Chowdhury, M., Effects of CO2 on seismic wave speed in Fontainebleau sandstone, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 211 pp., August, 2014.
8. Xie, W., Seismic Characterization of a Possible Buried Impact Structure near Bow City in Southern Alberta, pp. 246, September 2014.
9. Chan, J., Subsurface Geophysical Characterization of the Crystalline Canadian Shield in Northeastern Alberta: Implications for Geothermal Development, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 259 pp., August, 2013.
10. Riddle, G., Detection of clandestine tunnels using seismic refraction and electrical resistivity tomography, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 180 pp., October 2011
11. Duo, X., Surface and borehole seismic images at the International Continental Drilling Program Outokumpu borehole: Implications for reflectivity of the crystalline crust, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 223 pp., August, 2011.
12. Yam, H., CO2 rock physics: A laboratory study, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 285 pp., August, 2011.
13. Bown, T.D., Legacy seismic investigations of karst surfaces: Implications for heavy oil extraction from the Devonian Grosmont formation, Northern Alberta, Canada, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 260 pp., August, 2011 (available September 2012)
14. Zhang, L., Three-dimensional numerical models of drilling induced core fractures, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 276 pp., June, 2011.
15. Ogunsuyi, O., Geophysical Characterization of Peace River Landslide, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 211 pp., August, 2010.
16. Schijns, H., Seismic Anisotropy Measurements of a Fractured Crystalline Formation in Outokumpu, Finland Using High Resolution VSP, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 124 pp., February, 2009.
17. Meillieux, D., Wellbore Seismic and Core Sample Measurement Analysis: Integrated Geophysical Study of The Lake Bosumtwi Impact Structure, Ghana, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 82 pp., November, 2009.
18. Bianco, E.M., Seismic rock physics of steam injection, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 200 pp., September 2008
19. Heinonen, Suvi, Processing of high resolution seismic reflection data and correlating it with the deep drill hole data, Outokumpu, Finland; M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Helsinki (Finland), Cosupervisor with Prof. Pekka Heikkinen, (English Summary with Figures), May, 2008.
20. Qi, Xun
(Pas), Simulation
and laboratory measurements of velocity and attenuation in viscoelastic body: A
frequency dependent study with respect to viscosities, Dept. of
Physics,
21. Hemsing, D.B., Laboratory determination of seismic anisotropy in sedimentary rock from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 208, June, 2007.
22. Welz, M., Effects
of Blasting on Fish Eggs: Lac De Gras, N.W.T., Dept. of Physics, U of
23. Ahmad, Jawwad, High-resolution seismic and electrical resistivity techniques applied to image and characterize a buried channel, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 184, September, 2006.
24. He, Tiewei, P- and S-wave velocity measurement and pressure sensitivity analysis of AVA response, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 178, August, 2006.
25. Zhang, Mingyou (Randy), Simultaneous inversion of time lapse data, (co-supervisory, M. Sacchi), Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 110, December, 2005.
26. Han, Z. (Jason), Correlations between seismic and magnetic susceptibility anisotropy in serpentinized peridotite, (co-supervisor: V. Kravchinsky), Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 139, August, 2005.
27. Domes, F., 2-D traveltime inversion of near surface refractions and
reflections in support of hydrogeological studies, (co-supervisor, F.
Wenzel), Diplomarbeit, Geophysikalisches
Institut der Universitat
28. Solano, G.E., Zero
offset VSP data processing and attenuation estimates in the oil sands,
Dept. of Physics,
29. Pardasie, W., High Resolution Geophysical Survey over a Sweetgrass Dyke, Milk River, South Alberta, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 83, Sept. 2003.
30. Shareef, S., Determination of Elastic coefficients of Materials by Laser Speckle Interferometry, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 123, May 2002.
31. Engler, W.G., Laser speckle interferometry: a stochastic investigation, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 209, January 2002.
32. Beaty, K., Determination
of near-surface variability using Rayleigh waves, Department of
Physics,
33. Mah, M., Experimental determination of the elastic coefficients of anisotropic materials with the slant-stack method, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 165, August 1999.
34. Baig, A.M., Reflection and transmission problems in vertically inhomogeneous elastic media, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 84, August 1999.
35. Grech, M., True amplitude processing in VSPs, M.Sc. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 99, September 1998.
36. Molyneux, J. B., Laboratory measurements of ultrasonic
impedances on candidate rocks associated with crustal seismic reflectors at
37. Wang, Yanqun, A new reflection traveltime calculation method and its application on a synthetic VSP tomographic inversion study, M.Sc. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 162, April 1994.
38. Li, Y.Y., Three dimensional finite element stress-relief model applied to stress measurement by optical holography, M.Sc. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 126, July 1992.