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Research Staff

Mr. Asam Farid
Research Assistant

Zarkuh Building, Room 1202
Office: +971 2 607 5632
Email: afarid@pi.ac.ae

Profile:

M. Phil., Hydrogeophysics, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan, 2008
M. Sc., Geophysics, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan, 2005
B. Sc., Mathematics/Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, 2002

Experience:

2010 March – Present	Research Assistant, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi
2008 May – 2010 Feb	Geophysicist, Fugro Middle East, Abu Dhabi
2007 Nov – 2008 Feb	Borehole Geophysicist, Schlumberger, Pakistan
2005 Jan – 2007 Oct	Geoscientist, LMK Resources, Pakistan

Professional:

Before joining the PI, worked with the engineering section of Fugro Middle East for locating subsurface cavities using various geophysical techniques. Before, was involved in VSP data processing with Schlumberger and domain testing of the Landmark softwares with LMK Resources.

The M. Phil thesis was on the determination of aquifer characteristics including porosity, hydraulic conductivity and Stratigraphy by using surface resistivity methods.

The current research project is focused on passive microgravity monitoring of reservoirs for enhanced hydrocarbon production.

Selected Publications:

Akhter G, Farid A and Ahmed Z, 2012, Determining the Depositional Pattern by Resistivity/Seismic Inversion for the Aquifer System of Maira Area, Pakistan, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Journal, 184:161-170.

Munir K, Iqbal M. A, Farid A and Shabih M, 2011, Mapping the Productive Sands of Lower Goru Formation by using Seismic Stratigraphy and Rock Physical Studies in Sawan Area, A Case Study. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technologies, Vol 1, No 1, pp33-42.

Sattar N, Khan F.A, Farid A, Khan A.A, Shabih M, Hassnain K, 2010, Presenting seismic stratigraphy and attribute analysis as pioneer techniques for delineation of reservoir quality sand bodies in the Indus Offshore Basin, southwest Pakistan, The Leading Edge, Vol 29, Issue 5, pp. 524-529

Shabih M, Khan A.A, Farid A, Munir K and Iqbal M, 2007, Understanding The Effect Of Stresses On The Productivity Of The Lower Goru Formation Through Rheological Studies In The Sawan Gas Field – Southern Pakistan. (Poster Paper Published in ASEG Conference)

Shabih M, Ahmed R and Farid A, 2007, Petroleum Potential of the Marwat Area: An Assessment through Regional Uplift Study. PAPG Proceedings.

Akhter G, Ahmed Z, Farid A and Imran M, 2006, Imaging The Varied Lithology Of The Subsurface Using Converted Shear Waves, HDIP Journal Of Hydrocarbon Research.