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Ali Osman Oncel, MS & PhD
154 07-87 Ave, T5R 4K2 Edmonton, AB, (780) 691-1966
Geophysicist
Seismologist with expertise the areas of Geophysics, with particular emphasis on:
Rock Physics • Reservoir Characterization • Petrophysics • Seismology • Seismic Hazard
Knowledgeable professional with approximately 20 papers published in refereed journals and 3
papers in refereed conference proceedings including a recent paper listed in the top 25 most
downloaded articles in the Journal of Tectonophysics, 2006. Professional instruction includes
teaching courses for different levels of Geophysics for more than 5 years and leading Senior
Projects on Geophysics for 2 years.
Areas of Strength Include:
 Experience with lab scale experiments, lab equipment: Laser Doppler Vibrator,
 Experience with ultrasonic dry and saturated experiments.
 Highly proficient research, programming, i.e. Matlab, Fortran, Excel, and computer skills;
experienced with a variety of software and research methods
 Strong organization skills demonstrated through management of research projects, chairing of
committees, organization of international conferences, etc.
 Well developed communication skills specifically in the areas of teaching and collaboration with
international scientific professionals
 Extensive presentation skills; able to present information effectively to diverse audiences
 Excellent problem solving and decision making skills; capable of offering advice and supervision
in implementing creative and innovative solutions
Education
Ph.D. Geophysics, University of Istanbul 1992-1996
M.S. Geophysical Engineering, University of Istanbul 1989-1992
B.S. Geophysical Engineering, University of Istanbul 1985-1992
Employment
Research Associate 2008-Present
Geophysics, Experimental Geophysics Group (EGG), Department of Physics, University of Alberta
Assistant Professor 2004-2008
King Fahd University Petroleum & Minerals, Turkey
Associate Professor 2000-2001
Geophysics-University of Istanbul
Research Assistant 1990-2000
Geophysics-University of Istanbul

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Projects - Research/ Management Experience
Reservoir Characterization of the Grosmont Formation
Round Robin Laboratory Test
The Institute for Geophysical Research, Department of Physics, Alberta University
Research Associate
2008-
Fluid Effects of 4D Seismic Wave Propagation through Rocks
Geological Survey of Japan, supported by Japan Petroleum Institute,
Principal Investigator
2007
Forecasting Study for Seismic Mechanism in Saudi Arabian Oil Fields Area
DPRI, Kyoto University, Supported by Japan Petroleum Institute, Principal Investigator
2007
Monitoring of Microseismic Activity in Ghawar Field
Submitted to Saudi Aramco, Principal Investigator
2006
Seismicity and Earthquake Hazard on Active Faults Systems in Japan and Turkey
Geological Survey of Japan
2003
2005
Induced Stress Changes Due to Large Earthquakes in Canada
National Earthquake Hazards Program, Government of Canada
2001
2003
Mapping of Fractal Nature of Seismicity and Seismic Hazards Active Faults in Turkey
Geological Survey of Japan
1998
Microseismicity of Marmara Sea and Seismic Hazard, 1038-250897, 40 pp.
Completed, supported by Research Foundation of Istanbul University,
Principal Investigator.
1998
1999
Instructional Experience
 Taught university courses including introductory courses in the areas of Seismology and
Geophysics, as well as graduate level courses including the supervision of Master’s students
Professional Development
 Actively seeks continual professional development in the area of instruction and effective
teaching practices, instruction for developing problem solving skills, collaborative learning,
motivation of students, effective evaluation, etc.
Membership
AGU: American Geophysical Union- Regular Member
SSSA: Seismological Society of America – Regular Member
DGS: Dhahran Geosciences Society

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Honors
Fellow, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University-Japan 2007-2008
Fellow, Active Fault Research Center, Geological Survey of Japan- Tsukuba 2003-2004
Fellow, National Earthquake Hazards Program, Geological Survey of Canada-Ottawa 2001-2003
Fellow, Exploration Geophysics Research, Geological Survey of Japan 1998-1999
Fellow, International Center for Theoretical Physics -Trieste/Italy 1994-
Listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2008-2009
Listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2006-2007
Research Interest
Rock Physics: Measuring the ultrasonic velocities of dry- and saturated rocks. Fluid effects, i.e.
CO2, Oil and Water, on velocity changes depending on the changes of the petro-physical rock
properties.
Reservoir Characterization: Analysis of the Seismic data in order to obtain high-quality reflection
images, and comparison with other geophysical attributes, i.e. magnetic, gravity and well-logg.
Seismicity/fracture statistics: Analysis of microseismicity/seismicity data, e.g., fault/fracture data,
seismicity data and GPS strain derived strain/stress data in order to understand the progress of
stress changes and fracture growth in the reservoir.