Jingyi Chen, Ph.D.

Jingyi Chen

Decker Dawson Assistant Professor of GeophysicsKeplinger Hall #M243
(918) 631-3014

Education and Degrees Earned

  • Ph.D., Solid Geophysics, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, 2002 - 2005
  • M.S., Geophysics, College of GeoExploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Jilin, China, 1997 - 2000
  • B.S., Applied Geophysics, Changchun University of Sciences and Technology, Jilin, China, 1993 - 1997

Areas of Research Focus

  • Development and application of seismic modeling and imaging techniques in the fields of exploration geophysics and seismology.
  • Current research focuses on rock physics, seismic migration and tomography.
  • Past research projects include seismic modeling and inversion, geophysical data processing and interpretation.

Dr. Chen has the following computer software and systems skills:

  • Strong computer skills in both Unix/Linux and PC
  • Extensive programming experience (10-years Fortran, 1-year C and C++, 4-years MATLAB and 1- year Delphi)
  • Mastered parallel computing (MPI) technique
  • Familiar with GPR, magnetic, gravity, and seismic instruments
  • Technically mastered Promax processing software and SU (Seismic Unix) software

Previous Teaching Experience

Dr. Chen has taught courses related to exploration geophysics and seismology, including:

  • principles of seismic exploration
  • numerical simulation of seismic wave propagation
  • the theory and application of seismic ray tracing and inversion computing sciences.

Previous Relevant Work Experience

Seismic migration and tomography research (Post Doctoral Fellowship) 2008-Present
Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL

  • Seismic wave reversal time migration imaging and inversion
  • Seismic wave propagation in 2D/3D porous media
  • Seismic wave tomography in complex media  

Seismic data processing and interpretation (Post Doctoral Fellowship) 2006-2007
Department of Geology Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

  • Shear-wave splitting analysis for seismic reflection data
  • Seismic data processing and interpretation
  • Assisted Geophysical Field School  

Seismic modeling, imaging and processing 2002-2006
Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

  • Simulated seismic wave propagation in complex geological structure
  • CDP imaging and inversion in anisotropic media
  • Acquired wide-angle seismic reflection/refraction data
  • Processed and analyzed seismic reflection/refraction data

Field Experience (Summer) 2003,2005,2007

  • Magnetotellurics survey, data processing and analysis, Empulse Geophysics Company, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Conducted Geophysical Field School, Department of Geology Sciences, University of Saskatchean, Canada
  • Designed exploration plan, and acquired seismic data in China

Software Engineer 2001-2002
Changfeng Star-Bridge Computer Technology Co., Beijing, China

  • Developed GIS and MIS system with Delphi and C programming language  

Geophysical Engineer 2000-2001
Shanghai Jinghai Geo-Technique Company, Shanghai, China

  • Acquired and processed the shallow geophysical data (GPR, Shallow Seismic) Taught C computer programming language

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) (since 2008)
  • Member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) (since 1998)
  • Member of the China Geophysical Society (since 1997)

Courses Taught at TU

  • Environmental Geophysics (GPHY 4513)
  • Integrated Seismic Data Interpretation (GPHY 5153)
  • Time Series Analysis and Inverse Theory (GPHY 5173)
  • Special Processing of Seismic Data (GPHY 5183)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2003 “The Excellent Graduate Student Scholarship” in the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • 2000 “The First Prize”, awarded to the project “The High-resolution Seismic Imaging System” (as a participant), the Education Committee of Heilongjiang Province
  • 1994-1996 “The first-class scholarship” and “the Excellent Student Award” at the university level, in Changchun University of Sciences and Technology

Publications

  • Anisotropic inversion of traveltimes and polarization of wide-angle seismic data using simulated annealing
    Chen J., Zhang Z. and Liu E., Journal of Seismic Exploration, 2006, Vol. 15, 101-118
  • CDP mapping and image reconstruction by using offset VSP data
    Chen J., Zhang Z., Wang G. etc., ACTA Seismologica Sinica, 2000, Vol. 22, No. 1, 87-92
  • CDP mapping and image reconstruction by using offset VSP data
    Chen J., Zhang Z., Wang G. etc., ACTA Seismologica Sinica, 2000, Vol. 13, No. 1, 98-104
  • Constraining the anisotropy structure of the crust by joint inversion of seismic reflection travel times and wave polarizations
    Chen J., Teng J. and Badal J., Journal of Seismology, 2008, DOI 10.1007/s10950-008-9123-1
  • Inversion for elliptical anisotropy velocity with VSP reflecting data
    Chen J., Zhang Z., Teng J. etc., CT Theory and Applications, 2000, 9, 75-80
  • Inversion for elliptically anisotropic velocity using VSP reflection traveltimes
    Zhang Z., Lin G., Chen J. etc., Geophysical Prospecting, 2003, Vol. 51, 159-166
  • Numerical simulation of seismic wave propagation in the transversely isotropic poroelastic media based on Biot/squirt flow theory
    Chen J., Bording R. P. and Zhang Z., 2008, Geophysical Prospecting (In preparation)
  • The application of nearly optimal sponge boundary conditions in numerical modeling of wave propagation in poroelastic media
    Chen J. and Bording R. P., 2008. Journal of Seismic Exploration (In preparation)