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Ravi Sharma
Associate Professor
ravi.sharma[at]es.iitr.ac.in
Office No. 212/Rock and Fluid Multiphysics Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
+91-1332-284867
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Experimental and Modelling Methods in Petrophysics & Rock Physics for Static, Dynamic and Elastic Property Determination, Energy Transition and Alternate Energy: Carbon Utilization and Storage, Natural Hydrogen Exploration and Storage, Geothermal Energy, Vadose zone evolution and aquifer compaction: Integration of satellite-based SAR Interferometry and geophysical techniques, Geothermal Energy: Integration of near-surface geophysics and space-based technology for geothermal resource assessment, Application of ML and AI in Geo-resource Characterization, Integrated Formation Characterization of Resource and its Surroundings for Hydrocarbon and Groundwater Exploration and its Sustainable Exploitation
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Educational Details
Colorado School of Mines
2015
PhD, Petroleum Engineering (Rock Physics/Petrophysics)
Colorado School of Mines
2011
MS, Petroleum Engineering (Rock Physics)
University of Roorkee
1999
M. Tech, Applied Geophysics
Professional Background
Seismic Petrophysicist with Geoscience and Reservoir Engineering Technology
06 Sep 2010 - 10 Dec 2010
ConocoPhillips, Houston, Tx, USA
Petrophysicist with Upstream Technology
04 Jun 2010 - 28 Aug 2010
Marathon Oil Company, Houston, Tx, USA
Seismic Petrophysicist with Exploration and Production Technology
26 May 2009 - 10 Aug 2009
BP, Houston, Tx, USA
Seismological Research Assistant
05 Apr 2000 - 09 Mar 2001
Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay
Advisor Petrophysics and Seismic Rock Properties
06 Apr 2015 - 20 Nov 2015
The FerVid Group, Houston, Texas, USA
Assistant Professor
23 Nov 2015 - 09 Oct 2023
IIT Roorkee
Senior Geophysicist with Marine Geophysical Operations
19 Mar 2001 - 07 Oct 2011
ONGC Ltd., Mumbai, India
Associate Professor
10 Oct 2023 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Research
Projects
TOPIC START DATE FIELD DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL OUTLAY FUNDING AGENCY OTHER OFFICERS
Seismic Rock Properties in Partial to Fully Saturated Carbonate Reservoirs 17 Oct 2018 Seismic Rock Properties in Partial to Fully Saturated Carbonate Reservoirs 18000000 KDMIPE ONGC, Dehradun
Earth Resistivity Imaging for Varying Hydrogeological Conditions in Sonprayag and Surrounding areas 17 Dec 2018 Earth Resistivity Imaging for Varying Hydrogeological Conditions in Sonprayag and Surrounding areas 1000000 Gaveshana Geosciences Pvt.Ltd.
Electrical Resistivity Profiling of Joshimath and Surrounding Areas 25 Jan 2019 Electrical Resistivity Profiling of Joshimath and Surrounding Areas 500000 Gaveshana Geosciences Pvt.Ltd.
A HPC Software Suite for Seismic Imaging to Aid Oil and Gas Exploration 01 Jan 2019 A HPC Software Suite for Seismic Imaging to Aid Oil and Gas Exploration 6694000 CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMPUTING




Publications
A Review on Multiple Approaches for Geothermal Exploration in India and the Way Forward
2025
Daqiq, M. T., Sharma, R., and Rawat, G., | Elsevier Ltd
Journal: Geothermics Volumes: 133 ,
Could the main Chamoli earthquake of 1999 have triggered some of the aftershocks
2002
Chandra R. and Sharma R. | Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Journal: Journal of Himalayan Geology Pages: 5 , Volumes: 23 ,
Petroleum source rock characterization and depositional environment of Kimmeridgian-Tithonian Sequences, Jaisalmer Basin, Western Rajasthan, India
2024
Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Maurya, A. S., Pandey, R. | Geological Society of London
Journal: Petroleum Geoscience Volumes: 30 ,
Assessing the Geological Storage Potential of CO2 in Baltic Basin: A Case Study of Lithuanian Hydrocarbon and Deep Saline Reservoirs
2024
Malik, S., Pal, M., Karaliūtė, V., Makauskas, P., Sharma, R. | Elsevier
Journal: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control Volumes: 133 ,
Source Rock Characterization for Hydrocarbon Generative Potential and Thermal Maturity of Paleocene – Eocene sequences, Jaisalmer Basin, Rajasthan, India
2024
Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Maurya, A. S., Pandey, R. | Springer Nature
Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences Volumes: 17 ,
Determination of Regions Prone to Sand production and the Linkage to fluid flow by integrating Rock Strength Parameters and the Microphotographs in the Southern Onshore Basin
2024
Kukshal, A., Sharma R.*, Jamwal V.D., Yeshwantth, G. M., Kalita, H., Lal, H. | Springer Verlag
Journal: Journal of Petroleum Engineering and Production Technology Pages: 645-663 , Volumes: 14 ,
Influence of Rock Texture on the Geomechanical Properties of the Basement Rocks of the Petroliferous Basin in Western Offshore India
2023
Chaudhary, M., Sharma, R*., Kalita, H. K., Kukshal, A. | Springer Nature
Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Determination of Groundwater Storage Variation, Deficit and Abstraction in Afghanistan and the Assessment of the Evolution of Vadose Zone in Kabul City
2023
Daqiq, M. T., Sharma, R*., Karunakalage, A., Kaanuajiya, S. | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Geosciences and Remote Sensing
Burial history and hydrocarbon potential of the Harudi and Fulra Limestone of Kachhch, western India constrained using carbonate clumped isotope thermometry
2023
Kumar, R., Maurya, A. S*., Laskar, A. S. Liang, Maa. C., Sharma, R., Bhandari, S. L. | Geological Society of India
Journal: Jour. Geol. Soc. India Pages: 91-98 , Volumes: 100 ,
Hydrocarbon Prospectively Analysis of Fractured Basalt Basements of Deccan Trap in the Kutch Offshore Basin in Western India
2022
Chaudhary, M., Sharma*, R., and Sadiq, M., Kapoor, D. | Elsevier B.V.
Journal: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering Volumes: 217 ,
Images Alteration in Stratovolcanoes
2022
Revil, A., Qi, Y., Panwar N., Gresse, M., Grandis, H., Sharma, R., Geraud, Y., Chibati, N., Ghorbani, A. | Elsevier B.V.
Journal: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Pages: 31-50 , Volumes: 429 ,
Sensitivity of Digital Rock Method for Pore Space Optimization to Heterogeneity in Carbonates Formations
2021
Sharma*, R., Malik, S. and Shettar, A. S. | Society of Petroleum Engineers
Journal: SPE Journal Volumes: 05 ,
Induced Polarization of Carbonates
2020
Panwar, N., Revil, A., Sharma, R., Schmutz, N., Duvillard, P. A., Garcia, B., Cerepi, A., Garcia-Artigas, R., Vaudelet, P., Malet, E., and Jaillet, S. | John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
Induced polarization as a tool to characterize shallow landslides
2020
Revil, A., Ahmed, A. S., Coperey, A., Ravanel, L., Sharma, R., and Panwar, N. | Elsevier B.V.
Journal: Journal of Hydrology, Volumes: 589 ,
Electrical conductivity and induced polarization investigations at Kilauea volcano, Hawai
2018
Revil, A., Ghorbani, A., Gailler, L. S., Gresse, M., Cluzel, N., Panwar, N., and Sharma, R. | Elsevier B.V.
Journal: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Pages: 31-50 ,
Induced polarization response of porous media with metallic particles – Part 9. Influence of permafrost
2019
Revil, A., Razdan, M., Julien, S., Coperey, A., Mao, D., Abdulsamad, F., Ghorbani, A., Gasquet, D., Sharma, R., and Rossi, M. | Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Journal: Geophysics Volumes: 84 ,
Sensitivity of Flow and Elastic Properties to Fabric Heterogeneity in Carbonates
2013
Sharma*, R., Prasad, M., Batzle, M. and Vega, S. | John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Journal: Geophysical Prospecting Pages: 270-286 , Volumes: 61 ,
Could the main Chamoli earthquake of 1999 have triggered some of the aftershocks
2002
Chandra* R. and Sharma R. | Wadia Instiute of Himalayan Geology
Journal: Journal of Himalayan Geology Pages: 39-43 , Volumes: 23 ,
Exploring CO2 Storage Potential in Lithuanian Deep Saline Aquifers Using Digital Rock Volumes: A Machine Learning Guided Approach
2023
Malik, S., Makauskas, P., Sharma, R., and Pal*, M. | Extrica
Journal: Advances in Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (ACCUS) Pages: 44-47 , Volumes: 1 ,
Encapsulation of Elastic Parameters and Pore Pressure for In-situ Stress Determination in Unconventional Shale Formations of the Indian Eastern Onshore
2022
 Kukshal, A., Sharma*, R., Jamwal, V., Yeshwantth, G | SPE
Journal: ONE PETRO
An approach for assessment of CO2 leakage using mechanistic modelling: CO2 injection in deep saline aquifer of Lithuanian basin in presence of fault and fractures
2024
 Dangi, S. L., Malik, S., Makauskas, P., Karaliūtė, V., Sharma, R., and Pal*, M., | KeAi Publishing
Journal: Advances in Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (ACCUS) Journal Volumes: 2 ,
Evaluating Petrophysical Properties Using Digital Rock Physics Analysis: A CO2 Storage Feasibility Study of Lithuanian Reservoirs
2024
 Malik, S., Makauskas, P., Sharma, R., and Pal*, M | MDPI, the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Journal: Applied Sciences, MDPI
Interaction of climate and vegetation on the spatial distribution of rainfall-induced groundwater recharge in the Central Gangetic Plain
2025
 Karunakalage, A., Sharma*, R., Daqiq, M. T., and Kaanuajiya, S | Elsevier BV
Journal: Journal of Hydrology
Driving CCUS Commercialization in India: Policy Innovations and Pathways to Successful Implementation
2025
Sadiq, M., Sharma*, R., Chaudhary, M., and Kukshal, A | The Geological Society of India
Journal: Journal of Geological Society of India
Workflow for Wellbore Stability Analysis in Clay Rich Reservoir Using Laboratory Guided Constraints
2025
Kukshal, A., Sharma*, R., Yeshwantth, G., Sadiq, M., Harilal | The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers
Ensuring long-term caprock integrity in carbon capture, utilisation and storage: a comprehensive review of geo-mechanical and monitoring approaches
2025
Sadiq, M., Sharma*, R., Bisht, B. S., and Chaudhary, M | the Current Science Association in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Sciences
Journal: Current Science Pages: 129 , Volumes: 129 ,
A Techno-Economic and Policy Roadmap to Net-Zero Amid Climate and Environmental Challenges
2025
Sadiq, M., Sharma*, R., Kalita, H. J., Pandey, P | GeoScienceWorld (GSW)
Journal: Journal of Geological Society of India (accepted for publication)
Applicability of Gassmann Model in Carbonates
2006
Sharma* R., Prasad M., Katiyar G. C. and Surve G. | Society of Exploration Geophysicist, USA
Journal: SEG Expanded Abstracts Pages: 5 , Volumes: 76 ,
Books
Scaling Issues in Estimation of Pore Space using Digital Rock Physics, in the book titled “Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs"
Year: 2019 , ISBN: 978-981-13-1210-6
Malik, S., and Sharma*, R. | Springer
Pages: 177-187 ,
A Review on influence of mineralogy and diagenesis on Spectral Induced Polarization in carbonate Rocks, in the book titled “Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs
Year: 2019 , ISBN: 978-981-13-1210-6
Panwar, N., and Sharma*, R. | Springer
Pages: 115-125 ,
Computation Methods in Petrophysics for Addressing Redundancy and Reservoir Property, in the book titled “Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs;
Year: 2019 , ISBN: 978-981-13-1210-6
Bhardwaj, A.S., and Sharma*, R. | Springer
Pages: 161-176 ,
Effective Elastic Medium Properties Using Digital Rocks: Existing Practice and Emerging Trends, in the book titled “Reservoir Characterization, Modeling and Quantitative Interpretation”
Year: 2023 ,
Sharma*, R. and Malik, S. | Elsevier
Collaborations
Multiphysics of Reservoir Characterization
Colorado School of Mines, Colorado, USA
Indicuced Polarization for Rock and Fluid Property Investigations
University of Savoie Mont Blanc, France
Digital Rock Physics
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico
Honors And Awards
Honors
Colorado School of Mines, USA
2011
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars Award
Colorado School of Mines, USA
2012
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars Award
Colorado School of Mines, USA
2011
Epsilon-Pi-Tau recognition for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
ConocoPhillips Oil Company, USA
2013
Special Achievement Award, Gulf of Mexico Exploration
Marathon Oil Company, USA
2010
Best Intern Technical Presentation
Society of Petroleum Geophysicist, India
2006
Gold Medal for Best Poster
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, India
2001
Best Graduate Trainee
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
2000
Combined CSIR-UGC Doctorol Fellowship
Elsevier Publications
2016
Associate Editor, Journal of Applied Geophysics
Frontiers, Switzerland
2020
Guest Editor, Frontiers In Earth Sciences
Society of Petroleum Geophysicists, India
2020
Editorial Board, GEOHORIZONS
AGU, SEG, SPE, SPWLA
2020
Reviewer for Journals: JGR-Solid Earth, GJI, GEOPHYSICS, SEG Expnaded Abstracts, Computers and Geosciences, Journal of Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Prospecting, Petrophysics, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering,...
MemberShips
American Geophysical Union
01 Jul 2016 - Present
Active Member
Society of Exploration Geophysicist
31 Aug 2005 - Present
Active Member
Society of Petroleum Engineers
25 Dec 2009 - Present
Active Member
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
31 Aug 2018 - Present
Active Member
Society of Petroleum Geophysicist, India
20 May 2010 - Present
Life Members
SPWLA (Society of Petrophysicist and Well Log Analysis)
10 Nov 2018 - Present
Life Member
Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements
Well Logging ( ESN-610 )
Autumn
Reservoir Geophysics ( ESN-571 )
Autumn
Geophysical Well Logging ( ES-423 )
Autumn
Field Theory ( ES-221 )
Autumn
Petroleum Geoscience ( ES-424 )
Spring
Hydrogeology ( ES-405 )
Autumn
Petrophysics and Seismic Rock Characterization ( ESN-583 )
Spring
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics ( ESN-575 )
Autumn
Petroleum Geology ( ES-409 )
Autumn
Petroleum Geology ( ES-609 )
Autumn
Geology of Petroleum ( IE-103 )
Autumn
Students
SuperVisions
Integration of Methods for Optimized Petrophysical Estimates in Complex Reservoir, India
15 Jul 2016 - Present
Other Supervisors: Not Applicable, Scholar: Mr. Abhishek Bisui
Petrophysical Estimates Using Spectral Induced Polarization Method In Complex Reservoirs, India
17 Jan 2017 - 26 Aug 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Neha Panwar
A MECHANISTIC APPROACH TO MODEL AQUIFER COMPACTION DYNAMICS TO ASSIST LONG-TERM PLANNING AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR EVOLVING INLAND URBANIZED AND INDUSTRIALIZED HOTSPOTS, Sri Lanka
14 Jul 2023 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Anuradha
MULTIPHYSICS INVESTIGATIONS FOR MAPPING SEISMIC ROCK PROPERTIES IN CO₂ SEQUESTERED BASALT FORMATIONS, India
03 Jan 2023 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Nitin Nagarkoti
Unconventional Resource Characterization, India
10 Jul 2017 - 20 Jan 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Dinesh Kumar
Impact of Matrix and Fluid Influenced Magnetic Gradients on Relaxation in NMR Measurements
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Mohd. Sadiq
Pore Type Characterization using Well Logs in Complex Carbonate Reservoirs
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Aakanksha Bansal
Feasibility of Digital Rock Physics for Petrophysical Characterization of Complex Reservoirs, India
14 Jan 2017 - 29 Nov 2020
Other Supervisors: Not Applicable, Scholar: Ms. Shruti Malik
Interplay of hydrate-forming morphologies and saturation on the associated elastic properties of the hydrate-bearing sediments, India
23 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Ashish Dhiman
Characterization of Geomechanical Control on Flow Behaviour in Tight Reservoir
31 Aug 2020 - 25 Aug 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Ankita Kukshal
Pore Pressure Control on Geomechanical Behaviour of Reservoir Rocks
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Surya Kumar Singh
Integrated Approach for Geothermal Resource Assessment and Associated Economic Potential in Fault-controlled System, Afghanistan
27 Jul 2022 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mohammad Taqi Daqiq
Broadband Seismic Rock Properties in CO2 Sequestrated Reservoir Rocks
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Prabhat Pandey
Static Vs Dynamic Rock Properties in Complex Reservoir Formation
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Hirakjyoti Kalita
Texture contsrained Geomechanical Model in Fractured Basement, India
31 Aug 2020 - 11 Sep 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Manisha Chaudhary
Petrophysics and Rock Physics Modeling in Carbonate Reservoirs
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Varun Dev Jamwal
Petrophysical and Rock Physical Characterization of Tight Gas Sandstones
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Yeshwanth G M
Structural and Stratigraphic Control on Geomechanical Signatures and Petroleum System Modeling
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Kumar Vivek
Petrophysical Modeling for Guiding Seismic Interpretation.
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Soumen Deshmukh
Impact of Mineralogy and Texture of the Host Rock on Petrophysical and Elastic Properties-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Jami Varun Tej
Determination of Groundwater Storage Variation, Deficit and Abstraction using GRACE Data in Afghanistan and the Evolution of Vadose Zone in Kabul City using Sentinel-1 Data, Afghanistan
01 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Mohammad Taqi Daqiq
Effective Elastic Properties Of Carbonate Formations Using Digital Rocks, India
15 Jul 2021 - 01 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Adithya Shashidhara Shettar
Sensitivity Of Depositional Environment On Hydraulic Unit Determination Using Reservoir Quality Index (RQI) And Flow Zone Indicators (FZI), India
15 Jul 2021 - 02 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Akriti Upadhyay
Automated Seismic Interpretation Using Deep Learning For Structural Features Identification, India
15 Jul 2021 - 04 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Ekta Singhai
Pore Size Distribution and Its Impact On Rock Physical Properties Of A Carbonate Reservoir, India
15 Jul 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Kaajal Bishnoi
Automated Formation Evaluation Using Well Logs, India
15 Jun 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Nishant Ghule
Formation Evaluation Of Organic Rich Source Rocks, India
15 Jul 2021 - 02 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Vaibhav Dubey
Assessment Of Climatic and Vegetation Influence on Spatial Distribution Of Groundwater Recharge In Humid Subtropical Central Gangetic Plain, Sri Lanka
06 Jan 2022 - 01 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Anuradha Anushika Silva
FTIR: A Critical Tool For Characterization Of Formation and Fluids For Aiding Exploration For Energy Resources, India
12 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Devang Trivedi
Decoding Depositional Imprints Using Reservoir Quality index (RQI) In Taranaki Basin, India
03 Jan 2023 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Jashan Grover
DRP For Determination Of Rock Properties In Formations Of Varying Heterogeneity Using Neural Networks, India
05 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Kaaira Gupta
Digital Rock Concepts for Quantified Estimates of Petrophysical Properties in Reservoir Formation, India
05 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kanishk Singal
Effective Medium Models for Elastic Property Prediction in Siliciclastic Formation, India
04 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Monika Saini
Feasiblity Of Rock Physics Models For Seismic Rock Properties Predictions in Carbonates, India
04 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Piyush
Pore Size Distribution Estimates Using Joint Interpretation of Inverted Sip Data and Mercury Porosimetry Measurements, India
05 Jun 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Pritesh Soni
Effective Medium Models for Elastic Property Prediction in Carbonate Formation, India
04 May 2022 - 05 May 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Yukti Gupta
Investigating the Influence of Texture on Ultrasonic Velocity and Attenuation Behavior in Grain Dominated Carbonate Facies, India
01 Jun 2023 - 04 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Santoshi
Improved Estimation of Sands in Laminated Sand Shale Deposits, India
12 May 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Saket Vijay
Seismic Rock Property Characterization in Siliciclastic Formations using Rock Physics Template, India
02 Jul 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Aryan Gupta
Addressing Velocity Uncertainties in Near Surface through Non-Linear Traveltime Tomography, India
10 May 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Vedant Singh Chittoria
Deep Learning Algorithms For Well-Log Based Lithology Prediction in Taranaki Basin, India
10 Jun 2023 - 07 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Sumit Kumar
Algorithm Optimisation for Multimineral Estimates in Unconventional Formations, India
10 May 2023 - 07 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Palak Bhevandia
Applications of Deep Learning and AI for Determination of Rqi and Fzi Based Hydraulic Units, India
10 May 2023 - 08 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Tushar Kumar Vyas
: Machine Learning guided Geostatistics and Lithology prediction for well-log data, India
11 May 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Riddham Sadana
Economic Evaluation of Oil and Gas Investments in India, India
10 May 2023 - 08 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Garima Garg
Rock Physics Software Application Development for Gassman Fluid Substitution in Siliciclastic Formation, India
10 Jul 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Rudra Chhangani
: Rock Physics Simulation Using XU-WHITE Approximation for Shale Inundated, India
10 Jul 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Anshika Bang
Redevelopment and Feature Enhancement of PRIME for Handling Well Log Data and Rock Physics Application, India
10 May 2023 - 05 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kartik Modi
Hydraulic Fracturing Efficiency for Enhanced Reservoir Evaluation Through Software Tool Applications, India
07 Jul 2023 - 08 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Raghav Pawar
: Enhancement of Software Application with new GUI executables for Reservoir Evaluation, India
07 Jul 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Anushka Jain
Seismic Data Processing $ Interpretation in North Viking Graben, North Sea Using Seismic Unix, India
01 Jul 2023 - 07 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Daksh Jaglan
Laboratory Based Characterization of Shales of Barren Measures and Raniganj Formation for Determination of Petrophysical Properties and its Correlations with Field Scale Acoustic Properties, India
10 Jul 2023 - 08 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Ankur Singh
Prediction of Shear Velocity Log Values Using Artificial Neural Networks in Carbonate Formation, India
10 May 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Dhanvin Jain
Digital Rock Physics for Value Enhancement of Acoustic Characteristics of Reservoir Rocks, India
10 May 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Siddhant Malik
Image Analysis for Porosity and Pore Structure Characterization in Shale Formations, India
10 May 2023 - 10 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Ankit Jiutkumar Gupta
Flow Property Optimisation of Digital Rocks using PALABOS, India
10 Jul 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Amit Srivastava
Assessment of Gas Hydrates in India Challenges and Prospects, India
10 Jul 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Tanmay Choudhary
Integrating Geostatistics and Deep Learning Methods for 3D Property Predictions in Complex Formations, India
10 May 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Sakshi Rathore
Integrated Petrophysics and Rock Physics Characterization for Maximized Gas Production in Tight Gas Sandstones, India
10 Jun 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Anshika Gupta
Seismic data Processing for enhanced Reservoir Delineation Description in Volve Field, India
10 Jul 2023 - 09 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Arushi Aggarwal
Near Surface Investigation for Geothermal Site Characterization in Uttarakhand Region, India
10 May 2023 - 06 May 2024
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kacho Mohd Sikander Khan
Determination of textural dependent attenuation in pre and post CO2 injected basalt samples, India
10 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kaustubh Raj
A Computational Workflow For Enhancing GRACE and GRACE-Fo Data in Groundwater Storage Estimation and Uncovering the Forcing Role of Subsurface Permeability, India
10 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Mridul Sharma
Spectral Induced Polarization: An Effective Method for Characterization of Basalt Formations, India
15 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Promod Samota
Lithology Driven Automated Petrophysics, India
10 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Shivika
Modeling Effective Elastic Properties and Flow Behavior in Basalt Using Digital Rock Physics: Pre and Post CO2 Injection Analysis, India
14 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Sourabh Motiani
Digital and Bulk Petrophysical Characterization of the Rocks of Damodar Valley, India., India
15 Jul 2024 - 20 May 2025
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Sumit Yadav
Effects of Secondary Porosity on Elastic Properties of Carbonates-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Abhinav Kumar
Kerogen Density Determination in Organic Rich Sources-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Manish Meena
Evolution and Determination of Storage in Organic Rich Sources-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kanhaiya Lal
Computational Methods for Reservoir Modelling-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Bhardwaj Abhijeet Sandeep
Determining Petrophysical Parameters Using Artificial Neural Network-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Rohan Purohit
Lithology and Fluid Identification Using AVO Modeling and Analysis-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Kajal Mittal
Fracability and Fracture Pressure Analysis in Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs-2017
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Shubham Patel
Modeling Mineralogical Facies Classification via Thomas-Stieber Triangle-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Devagya Kumar
Attenuation Modeling of Saturated Carbonates-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Rohit Jain
Seismic Properties Investigation of Fluid Filled Carbonate Rocks-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Priyansh Kaushal
Permeability Estimation Using Conventional & Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Logs in Taranaki Basin-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Siddharth Tiwari
Modeling Sensitivity of Petrophysical Parameters to Fluid Flow in Porous Media -2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Shruti Mehta
Reservoir Rock Properties Modeling Using 4D Seismic Data-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Shalini Sonkar
Analysis of Water Saturation & Pay Estimates Using Traditional & Novel Petrophysical Methods-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Pallavi Sahu
Petrophysical Modeling in Organic Rich Source Rocks-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Gurkirat Singh
Rock Property Modeling of Reservoir Systems and Associated Subject Matters-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Naveen Gupta
Sensitivity of Method & Parameters for Subsurface Pressure Prediction in Sand & Carbonate Reservoirs
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Vishal Mulchandani
Geological Characterization Using Image Log Interpretation-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Garima Miglani
Deep Learning Techniques for Lithofacies Classification Using Well Log Data of Taranaki Basin-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Mayank Verma
Deep Learning Techniques for Lithofacies Identification Using Seismic Data-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Kalpit Sharma
Fluid Substitution Modeling for 4D Feasibility Analysis of Taranaki Basin-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms.Priyanka Choudhary
Seismic Feature Identification for Automated Interpretation Using Convolutional Neutral Networks
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ms. Kshitija Saharan
Rockphysics as a Tool for Integrating Multiscale Data in Geosciences-2018
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Shubham Madheysia
Integrating Geology and Geostatistical Methods for Effective Reservoir Prediction -2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Shubham Chaudhary
Seismic Inversion of Taranaki Basin-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Harshit Gupta
Feasibility of LMR Techniques for Characterization of Lithology & Fluid In Sandstone Vs Carbonates
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Rutuj Bhayani
Scale Dependent Optimization of Petrophysical Properties-2019
31 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Jeeshan Ahmad
Optimization of Geostatistical Methods for 3D Reservoir Properties Prediction-2019
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mr. Rushil Mahajan
Miscellaneous
Events
Seismic Anisotropy: Estimation, Imaging and Reservoir Characterization
01 Jun 2018 - 06 Jun 2018
MHRD
Applicability of Rock Physics and Rock Mechanics in Shale Reservoir
11 Jul 2018 - 18 Jul 2018
MHRD
IP of Rocks: From Petrophysics to Tomography & Their Applications to Reservoirs & Geothermal Systems
05 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018
MHRD
Visits
AGU Annual Conference and Exhibition, San Fransisco, USA
2016-12-07
Technical Paper Presentation
12th Biennial International Conference and Exhibition, Society of Exploration Geophysicist, Jaipur, India
2017-11-18
Technical Paper Presentation
5th Internation Workshop on Rock Physics (IWRP), Honkong
2019-04-22
Technical Paper Presentation
Upstream Petroleum Conference, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India
2019-11-05
Invited Speaker
ATAL Academy sponsored Faculty Development Program, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
2020-11-23
Esteemed Resource Person
Administrative Positions
Warden
01 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019
Married Hostels, IIT Roorkee
Chief Warden
01 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
KIH and Married Hostels, IIT Roorkee
Faculty in Charge
01 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2019
Computer Lab, Earth Science Dept., IIT Roorkee
Placement Faculty Coordinator
01 Jun 2017 - 31 Jul 2022
Earth Science Dept, IIT Roorkee
Member
01 Jun 2019 - 28 Feb 2022
DPC, Earth Science Dept, IIT Roorkee
Member
01 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2023
DAPC, Earth Science Dept., IIT Roorkee
Convener
01 Jun 2019 - 31 Jan 2021
Faculty Search Committee, Earth Science Dept., IIT Roorkee
Member Institute Research Day Committee
10 Oct 2023 - Present
IIT Roorkee
Books Authored
  • Malik, S., and Sharma*, R.; 2019; “Scaling Issues in Estimation of Pore Space using Digital Rock Physics” Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs. Springer-Nature Singapore, ISBN No. 978-981-13-1210-6, pp. 177-187

 

  • Panwar, N., and Sharma*, R.; 2019 “A Review on influence of mineralogy and diagenesis on Spectral Induced Polarization in carbonate Rocks” Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs. Springer-Nature Singapore, ISBN No. 978-981-13-1210-6, pp. 115-125

 

  • Bhardwaj, A.S., and Sharma*, R.; 2019 “Computation Methods in Petrophysics for Addressing Redundancy and Reservoir Property” Petro-physics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs. Springer-Nature Singapore, ISBN No. 978-981-13-1210-6, pp 161-176
Refereed Journal Papers

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (*Corresponding Author)

  • Chandra* R. and Sharma R.; 2002; Could the main Chamoli earthquake of 1999 have triggered some of the aftershocks, Journal of Himalayan Geology, Vol.23 (1&2), pp.39-43.
  • Sharma*, R., Prasad, M., Batzle, M. and Vega, S.; 2013; Sensitivity of Flow and Elastic Properties to Fabric Heterogeneity in Carbonates, Geophysical Prospecting, Volume 61, Issue 2, pages 270–286
  • Revil, A., Ghorbani, A., Gailler, L. S., Gresse, M., Cluzel, N., Panwar, N., and Sharma, R.; 2018; Electrical conductivity         and        induced  polarization           investigations        at            Kilauea  volcano, Hawai'I, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 368, December 2018, pp. 31–50
  • Revil, A., Razdan, M., Julien, S., Coperey, A., Mao, D., Abdulsamad, F., Ghorbani, A., Gasquet, D., Sharma, R., and Rossi, M.; 2019; Induced polarization response of porous media with metallic particles – Part 9. Influence of permafrost, GEOPHYSICS, VOL. 84, NO. 5 (SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2019); P. E337–E355.
  • Revil*, A., Ahmed, A. S., Coperey, A., Ravanel, L., Sharma*, R., and Panwar*, N.; “Induced polarization as a tool to characterize shallow landslides”, Journal of Hydrology, Volume 589, July 2020, 125369.
  • Sharma*, R., Malik, S. and Shettar, A. S., (2020), Sensitivity of Digital Rock Method for Pore Space Optimization to Heterogeneity in Carbonates Formations, SPE Journal (Reviews received, In revision)
  • Gautam, T. and Sharma*, R., 2020; Transfer Learning to predict realistic subsurface velocity models, Computers and Geosciences (Under Review)
  • Choudhary, A. and Sharma*, R., 2020; Joint Interpretation for Pay Sand Delineation and Sweet Spot Identification in Volve Field, AAPG Bulletin (Under Review)
  • Bhardwaj, A., Sharma*, R., and Bisui, A., 2020; Data Driven Optimization for Constrained and Quantified Estimates of Rock Physical and Petrophyscial Properties in Carbonate Reservoirs, GEOPHYSICS (Under Review)
  • Gupta, N., Bisui, A., and Sharma*, R., 2020; Effectiveness of Supervised Machine Learning Methods over DEM Techniques for Shear Wave Velocity Prediction in Reservoir Rocks, IEEE Transactions of Geosciences and Remote Sensing (Under Review)
  • Saharan, K. and Sharma*, R., 2020; Effectiveness of SegNet Architecture for Automated Seismic Interpretation: A Deep Learning Approach, Computers and Geosciences (Under Review)

EXPANDED ABSTRACT  (Peer Reviewed)

  • Sharma* R., Prasad M., Katiyar G. C. and Surve G.; 2006; Applicability of Gassmann Model in Carbonates, Expanded Abstract, 6th International Conference on “Oil Exploration and Mitigation” by SPG India.
  • Sharma* R., Prasad M., Katiyar G. C. and Surve G.; 2006; On The Applicability of Gassmann Model in Carbonates, Expanded Abstract, 76th Annual General Meeting, SEG, New Orleans, USA, RP 1.8, pp 1866 – 1870.
  • Sharma* R., Prasad, M. and Batzle, M., 2009; Lab Measured Properties in Carbonates for Better Characterization of Heterogeneity, Expanded Abstract, 79th Annual General Meeting, SEG, Houston, USA, RP --, pp --.
  • Gupta, N. and Sharma*, R.; 2017; Fluid Substitution in Anisotropic Carbonates -  A VTI Consideration, Geophysics,74, No.1, D1–D6, Expanded Abstract, SEG Annual Convention 2017, Houston, Tx.
  • Mulchandani, V. and Sharma*, R.; 2017; Sensitivity of effective pressure towards Vp and Vs using Biot's and Effective Stress Coefficient (ESC) in carbonate reservoirs, Expanded Abstract, International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) 2017, Dubai, UAE.
  • Bhardwaj, A. S. and Sharma*, R.; 2017; Computational Methods in Petrophysics for Addressing Redundancy and Reservoir Property Estimation, Expanded Abstract, SPG Biennial International Conference, SPG, Jaipur, India.
  • Sharma*, R., Malik, S., Shettar, A.S.; 2019; Optimized Workflow in Digital Rock Physics for Pore Space Estimation in Complex Carbonates, Expanded Abstract, 5th International Workshop on Rock Physics (IWRP), Hong Kong, SAR, April 2019
  • Malik, S., Sharma*, R., 2019; Feasibility of Digital Rock Physics for Static and Dynamic Reservoir Property Characterization in Carbonate Reservoirs-I, Expanded Abstract (DOI: 10.30632/T60ALS-2019_QQQQ), SPWLA 60th Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-19, 2019, Woodland, TX, USA.
  • Malik, S., Sharma*, R., Livo, K., Prasad, M., 2020; Digital Rock Physics for Porosity Fractionation and Flow Regime Determination in Carbonate Reservoirs, Expanded Abstract, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Annual Meeting 2020, Houston, USA.

CONFERENCE PAPERS   

  • Sharma* R., Adam, L. and Prasad, M.; Effects of Fluid, Frequency and Heterogeneity on Elastic Properties of Carbonate Rocks, SPE 125102, ATCE 2009.
  • Liu*, C (Hope)., Sharma, R. and Tutuncu, A.; 2012; Shale Gas Resources: Energy Potential and Associated Exploitation Challenges for Coupled Geomechanics and Transport Characteristics, 46th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June 24 - 27, 2012, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Sharma*, R., Prasad, M., Batzle, M. L. and Vega S.; 2016; Attenuation and Dispersion Analysis in Laboratory Measured Elastic Properties in the Middle East Carbonate Reservoir Rocks, AGU Annual Meeting, 12-16 December 2016, San Francisco, USA
  • Sharma*, R. and Teja, V.; 2017; Textural Control on The Laboratory Measured Acoustic Velocities in Carbonate Rocks, SPWLA INDIA 4th Symposium 2017, Mumbai, India
  • Malik, S., Sharma*, R., Shettar, A. S., 2019; Pore Space Estimation Using Optimized DRP Workflow in Complex Reservoirs, American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2019, Abstract #MR21C-0087
  • Bisui, A., Sharma*, R., Sharma, K., Sarkar, S., Purohit, V., 2019; Effectiveness of Machine Learning Algorithms To Use Unconstrained Data for Lithofacies Prediction in Carbonate Reservoir, American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2019, Abstract # MR23B-0100