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Schmitt Lab Group: Experimental Geophysics Group Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Student Theses

Doctoral Theses

  1. Nixon, C.G., In-Situ Seismic and Ex-Situ Laboratory Analysis from Expedition 364:
    Chicxulub Impact Basin Peak Ring Hole M0077a. External Examiner, B. Milkereit, Univ. of Toronto, pp. 276, December 2021.  
  2. Shen, L., Quantitative states of the in-situ stress of the Canadian DuvernayFormation and deterministic analysis on the regional fault stability, External
    Examiner, J. Kirkpatrick, McGill University, pp. 263, May 2021.
  3. Mohammed, T., Electrical Properties of Rocks, External Examiner, L. Bentley, U of Calgary, pp. 195, May 15, 2019.
  4. Rabbani, A., Ultrasonic Characterization of Bitumen with Pressure and Temperature: Implications for seismic monitoring of the Grosmont Formation, External Examiner, M. Lebedev, Curtin Univ., pp. 212, May 30, 2018.
  5. Scanlon, K.M., Evaluating degraded ballast and track geometry variability along a Canadian freight railroad through ballast maintenance records and ground-penetrating radar, External Examiner I. Al-Qadi, U of Illinois, January 16, 2018.
  6. Malehmir, M., Reflectivity analysis from low symmetry elastic anistropic media, 159, External Examiner, Edward Krebes, U of Calgary, June 29, 2017.
  7. 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.
  8. Li, Y., A broadband laboratory study of the seismic properties of cracked and fluid-saturated synthetic glass materials, pp. 362, Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University, February 2016.
  9. 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, of Geology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 174 pp., August, 2014.
  10. Schijns, H., Experimental investigation of seismic velocity dispersion in cracked crystalline rock, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 201, External Referee, J. Priest, U of Calgary, March 18, 2014.
  11. Meléndez-Martinez, J., Elastic properties of sedimentary rocks, Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 242, External Referee: R.C.K. Wong, Univ. of Calgary, January 27, 2014.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Mah, M., Determination of the elastic constants of orthorhombic and transversely isotropic materials: Experimental application to a kerogen rich rock,D. Thesis, Department of Physics University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 354. External referee: D. Lawton, U of Calgary, April, 2005.
  15. Cholach, P.Y., The elasticity of intrinsically anisotropic rocks, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 167. External referee N.I. Christensen, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, December 2004.
  16. Theune, U., Seismic monitoring of heavy oil reservoirs:
    rock physics and finite element modeling    , Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 210. External referee G. Pratt, Queens University, August 2004.
  17. Bouzidi, Y., The acoustic reflectivity and transmissivity of liquid saturated porous media: experimental tests of theoretical concepts, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 286, External referee: R. O’Connell, Harvard, September 2003.
  18. 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.
  19. 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. Meredith, U. College London, June 1997.
  20. 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. Ong, O.N., Wave Speed Measurements of Grosmont Formation Carbonates: Implications for Time-Lapse Seismic Monitoring, 173 pp., December 20, 2018.
  2. Bullock, E.A.L., Sampling bias of fracture orientations caused by linear borehole sampling, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, 237 pp., December, 2018.
  3. Epp, T.E., Laboratory Rock Strength Measurements of Saturated Carbonates: Implications for the Grosmont Formation, 107 pp., January 18, 2018.
  4. Ferguson, R, Site characterization of the McQuat Lake Synform, Mary River District, Baffin Island, Canada, 133 pp., December 4, 2017.
  5. Morin, M., Natural and drilling induced fractures in the Grosmont Formation, Alberta: Implications for the State of Stress, 119 pp., June 29, 2017.
  6. Mallyon, D., The evolution of craton margin geometry through time, (co-supervisor Claire Currie) 93 pp., August 22, 2016.
  7. Murray, S, Hydraulic fracturing: minimizing the risk, (from Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, co-supervisor Inga Moeck), pp. 67, January 15, 2016.
  8. Naumann, F., Integrated borehole Geophysics at the Kimberley borehole, ICDP Project HOTSPOT, Idaho, (from Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, co-supervisor Prof. S. Buske), pp. 110, December 16, 2015.
  9. Pervin, S., Investigation of dielectric properties of rocks and minerals for GPR data interpretation, University of Alberta, 168 pp., September 2015
  10. Jia, Q. (Suzie), Investigating Crustal Stresses Concentrations near Boreholes in Anisotropic Formations and the Mechanical Behavior of Drilling-induced Tensile Fractures, University of Alberta, 128 pp., February 2015.
  11. Chowdhury, M, Effects of CO2 on seismic wave speed in Fontainebleau sandstone, University of Alberta, 211 pp., August 21, 2014.
  12. Xie, W., Seismic characterization of a possible buried impact structure near Bow City Southern Alberta, University of Alberta, 236 pp., August 2014.
  13. Chan, J., Subsurface Geophysical Characterization of the Crystalline Canadian Shield in Northeastern Alberta: Implications for Geothermal Development, University of Alberta, 259 pp., August, 2013.
  14. 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.
  15. Yam, H., CO2 rock physics: A laboratory study, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 285 pp., August, 2011.
  16. Riddle, G., Detection of clandestine tunnels using seismic refraction and electrical resistivity tomography, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, 180 pp., October 2011.
  17. 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.
  18. Zhang, L., Three-Dimensional Numerical Analysis of Drilling Induced Core Fractures, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 276 pp., June, 2011.
  19. Ogunsuyi, O., Geophysical Characterization of Peace River Landslide, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, 211 pp., August, 2010.
  20. Schijns, H., Seismic Anisotropy Measurements of a Fractured Crystalline Formation in Outokumpu, Finland Using High Resolution VSP, of Physics, U  of Alberta, 124 pp.,  February, 2009.
  21. 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.
  22. Bianco, E, Seismic rock physics of steam injection, Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, 200 pp., September 2008.
  23. 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.
  24. 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, Univ. of Alberta, 208 pp., December, 2007.
  25. 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.
  26. Welz, M., Effects of Blasting on Fish Eggs: Lac De Gras, N.W.T., Dept. of Physics, U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 80, September, 2006.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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 Karlsruhe, pp. 123, Sept., 2004.
  32. Solano, G.E., Zero offset VSP data processing and attenuation estimates in the oil sands, Dept. of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 106, August, 2004.
  33. 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.
  34. Shareef, S., Determination of Elastic coefficients of Materials by Laser Speckle Interferometry, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 123, May 2002.
  35. Engler, W.G., Laser speckle interferometry: a stochastic investigation, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 209, January 2002.
  36. Beaty, K., Determination of near-surface variability using Rayleigh waves, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 208, August 2000.
  37. 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.
  38. Baig, A.M., Reflection and transmission problems in vertically inhomogeneous elastic media, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 84, August 1999.
  39. Grech, M., True amplitude processing in VSPs, M.Sc. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 99, September 1998.
  40. Molyneux, J. B., Laboratory measurements of ultrasonic impedances on candidate rocks associated with crustal seismic reflectors at Granite Lake, Saskatchewan, M.Sc. thesis, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, pp. 138, April 1994.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.