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Nayyer Islam

Nayyer Islam

Mud Logger/Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Seismic Rock Properties Specialist at bp

  • Education

    • Michigan Technological University

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Science Geological Engineering

      In my MS research work, an attempt was made to predict the sonic behavior in carbonate rocks on the basis of petrophysical analysis. About fifty randomly separated wells were selected in Michigan basin to study the Traverse Limestone. This formation consists of limestone with shale as significant lithology while local dolomitization and chert play a role in some areas. I used different conventional approaches to determine the lithology both in term of quality and quantity, and attempted some… Show more In my MS research work, an attempt was made to predict the sonic behavior in carbonate rocks on the basis of petrophysical analysis. About fifty randomly separated wells were selected in Michigan basin to study the Traverse Limestone. This formation consists of limestone with shale as significant lithology while local dolomitization and chert play a role in some areas. I used different conventional approaches to determine the lithology both in term of quality and quantity, and attempted some modifications in these approaches. I applied the results from lithological analysis to porosity logs, correcting for shale or secondary porosity to generate pseudo-sonic logs. In particular, Wylie’s Time Average equation was modified to account for the shale volume, dolomite volume, and secondary porosity of the rock. Sonic response was predicted by using different conventional and modified equations and their results were compared using root mean square error with known sonic log values. Show less

    • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science Geological Engineerong

      In my BS senior design project, our group was provided with the seismic data from Bhal Syedan Area. We did the seimic interpretation of the data to look for the exploration target in the area if any. We manually picked the horizon, corrected for the misties and plotted the structural (both time and depth) contour map. Both structural maps were also prepared using Surfer. However, we could not do any other attribute analysis because the data were analog and we were not provided with the required… Show more In my BS senior design project, our group was provided with the seismic data from Bhal Syedan Area. We did the seimic interpretation of the data to look for the exploration target in the area if any. We manually picked the horizon, corrected for the misties and plotted the structural (both time and depth) contour map. Both structural maps were also prepared using Surfer. However, we could not do any other attribute analysis because the data were analog and we were not provided with the required softwares. Show less

    • Michigan Technological University

      2011 - 2014
      PhD Geological Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Chair, the Graduate Students Government Academic Committee President, Geophysical Society at Michigan Technological University Secretary, Muslim Students Association In my PhD dissertation, I analyzed 4D seismic data from the Teal South Field of the Gulf of Mexico. Many small non-commercial neighboring reservoirs (not under production) were found in pressure communication with the main producing reservoir. Based on seismic attributes, changes in fluid phase and fluid migration path were proposed.Some of the 4D responses seen in the Teal South field were counter-intuitive for generally assumed isotropic reservoir conditions. Various rock-physics models… Show more In my PhD dissertation, I analyzed 4D seismic data from the Teal South Field of the Gulf of Mexico. Many small non-commercial neighboring reservoirs (not under production) were found in pressure communication with the main producing reservoir. Based on seismic attributes, changes in fluid phase and fluid migration path were proposed.Some of the 4D responses seen in the Teal South field were counter-intuitive for generally assumed isotropic reservoir conditions. Various rock-physics models were tested to explain the time-lapse observations. The work revealed that the main producing reservoir had developed changes in its isotropic conditions and has become anisotropic because of production induced compaction.It proposed appropriate attributes and parameters that can be very valuable in managing reservoirs and identifying untapped resources from time lapse seismic data. It also concludes that a simple isotropic model when applied to anisotropic conditions can be very misleading. Show less

  • Experience

    • Baker Hughes

      Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
      Mud Logger/Consultant

      My responsibilities were to collect the samples, analyze it, and report it. Besides this, I was also supposed to monitor the drilling activities via number of sensors installed at different locations; and to respond any anomalous behavior of the sensor so that any accidental damage could be avoided. At the end of the day, I was used to prepare the report describing the whole activity of the day.

    • UET Lahore

      Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
      Lecturer

      As a lecturer, I have been teaching Geophysical Exploration and Seismic Data Processing Interpretation. I was also responsible to advise a group of undergraduate students for successfully delivery of their senior design projects.

    • Michigan Technological University

      May 2012 - Aug 2014

      This was a volunteer activity that I take as a pride. This role exposed me to various leadership and project planning & execution challenges. My key responsibilities as a chair was to arrange different workshop to support learning and career advancements for graduate students, support Job Fest, organize annual research colloquium, and represent campus graduate students at various administrative/managerial levels.Achievement:I have been able to successfully explain the concerns of graduate students with various proposed changes in university policies and fee-structure, avoiding any significant impact to current and prospective graduate students..I have been very successful in reaching to the students and engaging them in academic committee activities. 2012-2013 have the most successful year for the academic committee.Almost all workshops that I planned reach to their full capacity for the first time ever.The annual research colloquium saw too high turn-out that we ran out of resources, and we had to seek additional resources to accommodate all participants. The number of presenters for this colloquium increased by almost three times. Show less

      • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

      • Chair GSG Academic Committee

        May 2012 - May 2013

    • Bp

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Petrophysics Intern

      As an intern I worked on one of the BP's Gulf of Mexico assets to define the excessive energy support seen in some reservoirs of the field. Using available log, core and fluid data, I ran various rock physics models to understand the contribution of reservoir compressibility in addition to aquifer and gas cap support. Based on my work, I also defined the potential change in reservoir thickness caused by depletion over the life of the field.PS. In late 2013-2014, a 4D seismic over the field confirmed almost similar amount of thickness change as was concluded from my rock physics modelling work.. Show less

    • Bp

      Sept 2014 - now

      Provide specialized seismic rock properties support to progress the regional exploration andproduction activities, primarily for the Western Hemisphere. Using rock physic models and formation evaluation data, predict the seismic amplitude and AVO charcater for brine, oil an dgas scenarios to derisk the exploration and reservoir development opportunities. Model the effects of depletion and reservoir fluid changes to predict and interpret the time lapse seismic signature for infill opportunities in the existing fields. Enable deployment of new technologies and tool kits to the regional assets Show less Provide specialized seismic rock properties support to progress the regional exploration andproduction activities, primarily for the Western Hemisphere. Using rock physic models and formation evaluation data, predict the seismic amplitude and AVO charcater for brine, oil an dgas scenarios to derisk the exploration and reservoir development opportunities. Model the effects of depletion and reservoir fluid changes to predict and interpret the time lapse seismic signature for infill opportunities in the existing fields. Identify and progress the R&D opportunities. Enable development & deployment of new technologies and tool kits to the regional assets. Show less Petrophysical reservoir characterization for NaKika, Paleogene (Tigris) and GoM OBO assets (Mars, Ursa, Great White, Constellation). Define and apply the appropriate methodologies for petrophysical evaluation of variety of reservoirs encountered - conventional, thin bedded, ultra deep low perm Paleogene reservoirs. Provide petropshyical paramters for static reservoir model and in-place hydrocarbon volume computation. Estimate dynamic reservoir properties for reservoir performance prediction using formation testing data and log-core integration. Design the data acquisition strategy to address the ares development plan and key uncertainties. Operational support for NaKika new wells delivery. Operations support for NaKika intervention and cased hole logging Show less

      • Seismic Rock Properties Specialist - Subsurface Characterization Specialism

        Jan 2021 - now

      • Petrophysicist - Seismic Reservoir Characterization

        Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

      • Petrophysicist - NaKika/OBO Assets

        Sept 2016 - Apr 2019

      • Operations Petrophysicist - Thunder Horse

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to New Well Delivery

      BP America
      Oct 2014

    • Introduction to Acoustic Impedance Inversion

      Fugro - Jason
      Sept 2012

    • Certificate of Appreciation

      Muslim Students Association at Michigan Technological University
      Apr 2012

    • PowerLog: Advanced Training

      Fugro - Jason
      Dec 2011

    • PowerLog: Basic Training

      Fugro - Jason
      Dec 2011

    • SEG Student Education Program

      Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
      Oct 2011

    • NSF Intellectual Property (IP) Program: Patents and Copyright

      Michigan Technological University
      Dec 2010

    • English Language Certificate

      The English Language Center, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
      Feb 2009

    • Field Geology

      Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Engineering and Technological, Lahore.
      Nov 2007

    • Field and Mine Surveying

      Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
      Oct 2007

    • Geotechnical Aspects of Foundation

      Department of Geological Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
      Sept 2007

    • Global Water Crisis and Pakistan

      Feb 2007

    • Tunnel Engineering

      Mining Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
      Nov 2006

    • Certificate Of Registeration

      Pakistan Engineering Councile
      Dec 2008

    • Python Data Structure

      Coursera
      Oct 2019
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    • A Crash Course in Data Science

      Coursera
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Introduction to Probability and Data with R

      Coursera
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Coursera
      Sept 2019
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    • Inferential Statistics

      Coursera
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Spot Recogition Award BP America Inc. Dec 2017 Demonstrating BP core value of excellence in interpretation of new NaKika drill.
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Spot Recognition Award BP America Inc. Oct 2017 For my work done for NaKika Infill Review.
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Spot Recognition Award BP America Inc. Apr 2015 For use of pressure data to identify the missing stratigraphy in one of the Thunder Horse wells.
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Jack and Catherine Threet Scholarship Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2014
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Outstanding Student Scholarship Award Michigan Technological University 2014
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium Grant Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2012
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      SEG/Exxon Mobil Student Education Program - Travel Grant Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2011
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Gold Medal University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 2007
    • Awarded to Nayyer Islam
      Merit Scholarship (four times) Universiy of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 2007 Four merit scholarships (cash prize) were awarded for holding first position in semester exams in 4 semesters out of a total of eight undergraduate semesters (2004-2007).