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Dr. Ramil Ahmadov

Dr. Ramil Ahmadov

Dr. Ramil Ahmadov

AdjunctNatural Sciences
Email
ahmadovr@uhd.edu
Phone
713-221-8544
Office
N615

Biography

I am a well-rounded specialist with a strong academic background and close ties to the energy industry. Most of my experience is within Research and Development of petrophysics, rock physics, geophysics, geology, geomechanics, and reservoir engineering.

Degrees Earned

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Geophysics, Stanford University, 2011

  • Master of Science, Geophysics, Stanford University, 2009

  • Master of Science, Geology, Stanford University, 2006

  • Master of Science, Reservoir Engineering, University of Wyoming, 2003

  • Bachelors in Science, Petroleum Engineering, Azerbaijan Stat Oil Academy, 2001

Courses Taught

  • GEOL 1304: Meteorology
  • GEOL 1345: Oceanography
  • GEOL 4102 - Petroleum Geology Laboratory
  • GEOL 4302 - Petroleum Geology

Experience Qualifications

  • KPMG, Manager, Energy Solutions, 2022-present
  • CGG, Sr. Geophysical Advisor, 2019-2022
  • New England Research, Principal Geoscientist, 2016-2019,
  • Ikon Science, Principal Geoscientist, 2014-2016
  • BP, Geoscientist, 2011-2014

More Information

Research and Academic Interests

My academic research record includes work on such subjects as hydrogeology of fault zones, petrophysical characterization of compaction band patterns and of fault zones, and compaction bands in sandstone, quantification of the links between rock physics and geochemical properties of organic-rich shales, computational rock physics, and seismic petrophysics.

Books

Fractures and Faults in Sandstone and Sandstone-Shale/Mudstone Sequences and Their Impact on Groundwater, 2023, A. Aydin, R. Ahmadov, M. Antonellini, A. Cilona, S. Deng, E. Flodin, G. de Joussineau, J. Zhong, J. Cherry and B. Parker, The Groundwater Project, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. ISBN: 978-1-77470-012-9.

Publications

  • Ahmadov R., and Goffey R., 2021, The value of rock physics in generating soft data, International Field Exploration and Development Conference Proceedings, Qingdao, China

  • Ahmadov R., and Allo F., 2021, Synthesis of rock elastic properties from analysis of drill cuttings, Digital Rock Physics: from Pore to Reservoir Scale, SEG virtual workshop Proceedings

  • Ahmadov, R., Carhart, S., Johnson K., Louis L., and Boitnott G., 2020, Core to log integration in Alaska's North Slope Nanushuk Formation using high resolution petrophysical profiling, AAPG ACE Annual Convention Proceedings, online event

  • Ahmadov R., and Goffey R., 2020, The value of rock physics in generating soft data, ADIPEC Proceedings, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Ahmadov R., 2019, Non-destructive automated scanning of fine-scale geological, petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its value in reservoir characterization: GeoGulf Transactions, v. 69, p. 439.

  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2019, Automatic fine-scale scanning of Nanushuk Formation for experimentally derived rock properties, Alaska Geological Material Center Technology Conference Bulletin, Anchorage, AK

  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2019, Automated scanning of fine-scale geological, petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its application in reservoir characterization, Geological Society of Houston Bulletin, TX

  • Ahmadov R., Hampton J., and Boitnott G., 2019, Geomechanical characterization methodology for quantifying fine scale heterogeneity, Geoconvention, Calgary, Canada

  • Ahmadov R., 2018, The value of experimentally derived fine-scale rock properties in reservoir characterization, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Symposium, Denver, CO

  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2018, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, Geoconvention, Calgary, Canada

  • Hampton, J., Louis, L., Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2018, High resolution geomechanical and compositional profiling in heterogeneous source rock from the Turonian Second White Specks Formation, Canada, CSPG Core Conference, Calgary, Canada

  • Ahmadov R., 2011, Microtextural, elastic and transport properties of source rocks, Ph.D. Thesis, Stanford University, USA

  • Ahmadov R., 2011, Nanoindentation of source rocks, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 126, G.5, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., 2011, Application of Nanoindentation modulus in geomechanical problems, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 126, G.6, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J and Mavko G, 2011, Spatial distribution of kerogen in the Bakken Formation, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 126, G.7, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J and Mavko G, 2010, Looking inside organic-rich shales, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 121, D.6, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., and Dvorkin J, 2010, Permeability of shales, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 121, D.7, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Mavko G., 2009, Elastic properties of source rocks, proceedings of 29th Oil Shale Symposium, Golden, Colorado, USA

  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Mavko G., 2009, Method of the determination of elastic coefficients of combustible shales, proceedings of 3rd International Scientific Conference of Young Scientists and Students "New Directions of Investigations in Earth Sciences", Baku, Azerbaijan

  • Aydin, A., Ahmadov, R., 2009, Bed-parallel compaction bands in aeolian sandstone: Their identification, characterization and implications, Tectonophysics, v. 479, p. 277-284

  • Ahmadov R and Steel R., 2009, Transport properties of fluvial channels, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 116, D.7, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2009, Elastic properties of source rocks, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Project V. 116, E.1, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2009, Confocal Laser Scanning and Atomic-Force Microscopy in Estimation of Elastic Properties of Organic-Rich Bazhenov Formation, The Leading Edge v. 28, n. 1, p.18-23

  • Ahmadov R., Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2008, Confocal Laser Scanning and Atomic-Force Microscopy in Estimation of Elastic Properties of Organic-Rich Rocks, Bazhenov Formation, Russia, AGU Fall Meeting Abstract, San Francisco, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2008, Elastic properties of oil shales: Application of SEM, CLSM and AFM, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 114, E.2, Stanford, CA

  • Ahmadov R., Mutlu O., Aydin A., Pollard D., 2007, Petrophysical characterization of compaction band patterns in sandstone, Stanford Rock Fracture Project V.18

  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2007, Permeability upscaling of the fault zones in the Aztec Sandstone, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada with a focus on the fault slip surfaces and slip bands, Hydrogeology Journal, v.15, n.7, pp.1239-1250.

  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2006, Permeability upscaling of fault zones with a focus on slip surfaces and slip bands in the Aztec Sandstone, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, Stanford Rock Fracture Project V.17, E1-E13

  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Keehm, Y., Mukerji, T., and Nur A., 2006, Petrophysical characterization of fault zone components in sandstone: Application of computational rock physics, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 101, E.4, Stanford, CA.

  • Ahmadov R., 2006, Petrophysical characterization and permeability upscaling of fault zones in sandstone with a focus on slip surfaces and slip bands, MS Thesis, Stanford University, USA

  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2005, Petrophysical characterization and fluid flow modeling through fault zones in sandstone: New insights, GSA Annual Meeting Paper No. 226-8, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2005, Petrophysical characterization and fluid flow modeling through fault zones in sandstone: New insight, Stanford Rock Fracture Project V.16, D1-D10

  • Aydin, A., Agosta, F., Ahmadov, R., Flodin, E., Prasad, M., Durlofsky, L., 2005, Interaction of mechanical and diagenetic processes in fault zones and their impact on fluid flow, Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America, vol.37, no.4, pp.60

  • Ahmadov R., 2003, Permeability modeling of fluvio-lacustrine reservoirs, Green River Formation, Uinta Basin, Utah, MS, University of Wyoming, USA

Invited Talks/ Presentations

  • Ahmadov R., and Downton J., 2022, Reservoir characterization by rock physics and machine learning, Permian Basin Geophysical Society Annual Meeting, Midland, TX
  • Ahmadov R., and Allo F., 2022, Characterization of unconventional reservoirs using rock physics and drill cuttings, AAPG-ICE Annual Meeting, Cartagena, Colombia
  • Ahmadov R., and Goffey R., 2021, The value of rock physics in generating soft data, International Field Exploration and Development Conference, Qingdao, China
  • Ahmadov R., and Allo F., 2021, Synthesis of rock elastic properties from analysis of drill cuttings, Digital Rock Physics: from Pore to Reservoir Scale, SEG virtual workshop
  • Ahmadov R., and Goffey R., 2020, The value of rock physics in generating soft data, ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Ahmadov R., Carhart S., Johnson K., Louis L., and Boitnott G., 2020, Core to Log Integration in Alaska's North Slope Nanushuk Formation Using High Resolution Petrophysical Profiling, AAPG Annual Convention, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., Ly C., and Allo F., 2019, Rock Physics as a competitive advantage: Synthesis of rock elastic properties from analysis of drill cuttings, RIPED 50th Anniversary Conference, Beijing, China
  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2019, Non-destructive automated scanning of fine-scale geological, petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its value in reservoir characterization, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies 69th Annual Convention, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2019, High-resolution petrophysical and geomechanical profiling of Nanushuk Formation, Alaska Geological Material Center Technology Conference, Anchorage, AK
  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2019, Automated scanning of fine-scale geological, petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its application in reservoir characterization, Geological Society of Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., 2019, Automatic scanning of fine-scale rock properties, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., Hampton J., and Boitnott G., 2019, Geomechanical characterization methodology for quantifying fine scale heterogeneity, Geoconvention, Calgary, Canada
  • Ahmadov R., 2019, The value of experimentally derived fine-scale rock properties in reservoir characterization, New Orleans Geological Society, New Orleans, LA
  • Ahmadov R., 2019, Automated scanning of fine-scale geological, petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its application in reservoir characterization, Rock Physics SIG, Geophysical Society of Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, Automated scanning of fine-scale petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its application in reservoir characterization, Southeastern Geophysical Society, New Orleans, LA
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, The value of experimentally derived fine-scale rock properties in reservoir characterization, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Symposium, Denver, CO
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, Experimentally derived fine-scale rock properties and their application to reservoir characterization, Canadian Well Logging Society, Calgary, Canada
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, Automated scanning of fine-scale petrophysical and geomechanical rock properties and its application in reservoir characterization, Denver Geophysical Society, Denver, CO
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, The role of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, Alaska Geological Society, Anchorage, AK
  • Ahmadov R., 2018, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, West Texas Geological Society, Midland, TX
  • Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2018, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, Geoconvention, Calgary, Canada
  • Hampton, J., Louis, L., Ahmadov R., and Boitnott G., 2018, High resolution geomechanical and compositional profiling in heterogeneous source rock from the Turonian Second White Specks Formation, Canada, CSPG Core Conference, Calgary, Canada
  • Ahmadov R., 2017, Value of experimentally derived rock properties in characterization workflows, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA
  • Ahmadov R., 2017, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, University of Houston, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., 2016, Integration of experimentally derived rock properties into characterization workflows, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
  • Ahmadov R., 2015, Quantitative interpretation fundamentals, Geophysical Society of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
  • Ahmadov R., 2011, Nanoindentation of source rocks, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 126, G.5, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J and Mavko G, 2011, Spatial distribution of kerogen in the Bakken Formation, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project V. 126, G.7, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J and Mavko G, 2010, Looking inside organic-rich shales, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., and Dvorkin J, 2010, Permeability of shales, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., and Dvorkin J, 2010, Looking inside organic-rich shales, SEG/SPE/AAPG Workshop on shales: Seal, reservoir, source, Austin, TX
  • Aydin, A., Ahmadov, R., 2009, Bed-parallel compaction bands in aeolian sandstone: Their identification, characterization, and implications. AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Mavko G., 2009, Elastic properties of source rocks, 29th Oil Shale Symposium, Golden, CO
  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Mavko G., 2009, Method of the determination of elastic coefficients of combustible shales, 3rd International Scientific Conference of Young Scientists and Students "New Directions of Investigations in Earth Sciences", Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Ahmadov R and Steel R., 2009, Transport properties of fluvial channels, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Dvorkin J, Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2009, Elastic properties of source rocks, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., 2009, Elastic properties of source rocks: A new approach, Joint IES/BPSM Stanford Industrial Affiliates Meeting, Napa, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2008, Confocal Laser Scanning and Atomic-Force Microscopy in Estimation of Elastic Properties of Organic-Rich Rocks, Bazhenov Formation, Russia, AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Vanorio T, Mavko G., 2008, Elastic properties of oil shales: Application of SEM, CLSM and AFM, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., and Aydin A., 2007, Petrophysical characterization of compaction band patterns in sandstone, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Mutlu O., Aydin A., Pollard D., 2007, Petrophysical characterization of compaction band patterns in sandstone, Stanford Rock Fracture Project Workshop, Houston, TX
  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Keehm, Y., Mukerji, T., and Nur A., 2006, Petrophysical characterization of fault zone components in sandstone: Application of computational rock physics, Stanford Rock Physics and Borehole Geophysics Project Annual Workshop, Stanford, CA.
  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2006, Permeability upscaling of fault zones with a focus on slip surfaces and slip bands in the Aztec Sandstone, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, Stanford Rock Fracture Project Workshop, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2005, Petrophysical characterization and fluid flow modeling through fault zones in sandstone: New insights, GSA Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Aydin, A., Agosta, F., Ahmadov, R., Flodin, E., Prasad, M., Durlofsky, L., 2005, Interaction of mechanical and diagenetic processes in fault zones and their impact on fluid flow, GSA Cordilleran Section/Pacific Section AAPG 101st Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA
  • Aydin, A., Agosta, F., Ahmadov, R., de Joussineau G., Wilson C., Zhong J., 2005, Ongoing Research projects on fracturing and faulting and their role in fluid flow, Advisory Board Poster Session, Arco Courtyard, Stanford, CA
  • Ahmadov R., Aydin A., Karimi-Fard M., Durlofsky L., 2005, Petrophysical characterization and fluid flow modeling through fault zones in sandstone: New insight, Stanford Rock Fracture Project Workshop, Stanford, CA

Awards

Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Scholarship, 2010
STAR Fellowship, SPE, 2010
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Scholarship, 2009
McGee Grant, Stanford University, 2009
Anadarko Scholarship, SEG, 2009
Student Research Grant, GSA, 2009
Shell Grant, Stanford University, 2009
Structural Diagenesis Scholarship, GDL Foundation, 2008
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Scholarship, 2008
Permian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship, 2008
Harold J. Funkhouser Memorial Grant, AAPG, 2008
Structural Diagenesis Scholarship, GDL Foundation, 2007
BP Exploration Caspian Sea Scholarship, 2001-2003

Norwegian University of Science & Technology Scholarship, 2001-2003
L. Austin Weeks Memorial Undergraduate Grant, AAPG, 2001