Highlights:Over 10 years of experience in geophysics research and teaching, specializing in seismic imaging, subsurface fracture characterization, and machine learning applications in geophysics. Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), mentoring students and contributing to computational geophysics education. Developed online courses on Udemy and OpenLearning, reaching a global audience in geophysics and seismic interpretation.

Skills:

Goal:To contribute to cutting-edge research in geophysics, focusing on diffraction wave analysis, multicomponent seismic techniques, and time-lapse seismic analysis for subsurface characterization. Seeking a tenure-track faculty or research scientist position in a university or research institute that values computational geophysics, industry collaboration, and interdisciplinary research.

Membership:Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) American Geophysical Union (AGU) Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists

Certification:Machine Learning A-Z: AI, Python & R + ChatGPT Prize [2025] – Udemy

Assistant Professor of Geophysics 02/2023 - current
Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey
Industry: Higher Education
Focusing on teaching and research on Deep Seismic and machine learning in geophysics.
? Leading a team of researchers in Python programming to develop advanced subsurface seismic imaging algorithms tailored for real-world applications, leveraging supervised learning techniques. ? Driving the application and development of machine learning techniques in the Oil & Gas sector, with a focus on projects in Turkey. ? Serving as an advisor for a Capstone Design Project aimed at enhancing geophysical interpretation and subsurface delineation through innovative machine-learning approaches. ? Developing specialized courses and academic programs in Geophysics, specifically tailored to Oil & Gas exploration. ? Actively securing research funding and mentoring students to sustain and expand an international-level research program in geophysics. ? Teaching advanced courses in Geophysics for graduate researchers, including "Machine Learning in Geophysics," "Partial Differential Equations for Exploration Geophysics," "Probability and Statistics for Engineers," and "Readings in Geophysics."--
Assistant Professor of Geophysics 02/2020 - 02/2023
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Penang Malaysia
Industry: Higher Education
I was hired to develop new courses and research projects in Oil and Gas related geophysical research.
? Successfully established and led an active research and development program, focusing on innovative geophysical methodologies. ? Delivered comprehensive teaching programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including leading field courses and supervising final year projects (FYP), MSc, and Ph.D. researchers. ? Designed and developed four (4) online teaching courses on the OpenLearning platform, earning a prestigious award for the best course. ? Secured significant research funding, including FRGS grants from the Ministry of Higher Education and an industry grant for near-surface characterization studies. ? Innovated robust algorithms capable of processing subsurface data under real-world challenging conditions using weakly supervised learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning techniques. ? Mentored and guided Ph.D., MSc, and undergraduate students in research projects and taught specialized courses in Seismic Methods, Data Processing & Imaging, Geological Interpretation, and Seismic Inversion. ? Pioneered hybrid methodologies combining seismic inversion and re-imaging of legacy datasets to enhance subsurface resolution.--
Research Scientist 11/2015 - 02/2020
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak Malaysia
Industry: Higher Education & Research
Performing individual research and managing research projects.
? Conducted independent research and led a multidisciplinary research group of research officers, post-doctoral researchers, and visiting professors in the Geoscience Department. Oversaw R&D projects, including Seismic Anisotropy, Multiples & Diffraction Imaging, with applications in hydrocarbon prediction. ? Worked on advanced applications such as Deep Learning algorithms for True Amplitude Migration, enhancing high-resolution diffraction imaging in laterally varying velocity media. ? Managed 2D and 3D seismic data processing, reprocessing, and depth imaging projects (PSTM & PSDM) to enhance resolution. Utilized innovative technologies and diffraction imaging for identifying small-scale reservoirs in the Sarawak Basin Carbonate field ? Developed and implemented new methodologies in seismic imaging on synthetic and field data, achieving significant improvements in seismic imaging quality. ? Authored quarterly technical reports, peer-reviewed journal papers, and conference proceedings. Presented findings at international conferences and professional meetings. ? Taught and assisted in teaching undergraduate Final Year Projects (FYP), supervised Master’s theses, and served as a lab instructor for Geosciences courses.--
Research Assistant 11/2013 - 11/2015
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak Malaysia
Industry: Higher Education & Research
During PhD, I was working on Petronas research projects.
? Conducted advanced research on seismic imaging using wave theory for complex geological structures in Southeast Asia basins, including fractured basements, gas clouds, and salt domes. ? Contributed to the theoretical development of diffraction wave theory, focusing on enhancing acquisition and processing parameters (e.g., frequency, migration aperture, wavelength, depth of penetration, diffraction hyperbolas) to improve seismic data resolution. ? Taught and assisted in preparing teaching materials for undergraduate and master's courses in geophysics, fostering academic excellence and professional skills in students. ? Published research in renowned international journals and conferences, including EAGE, SEG, and OTC, promoting advancements in the field of geophysics.--
Geophysicist 04/2012 - 05/2013
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Islamabad, Pakistan, Islamabad, Islamabad Pakistan
Industry: Oil & Gas
Processing Geophysicist
? Assisted project leaders in managing project datasets for prospect evaluation, including interpretation and generation of 3D surface maps of target formations. ? Conducted well-to-seismic correlation to establish subsurface relationships by integrating well data and seismic line intersection points. ? Developed 3D maps delineating formation boundaries and pinch-out zones, providing well-point recommendations based on basin petroleum system analysis. ? Performed quality control (QC) of pre-processed seismic data through initial interpretation to ensure data accuracy and reliability.--

Quaid-i-Azam University 02/2010 - 02/2012
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Geophysics
Minor:Earth Science
Thesis Title: “Seismic Reflection Data Interpretation & Prospect Evaluation of Pakistan Indus Offshore”

Yasir CV