Education
MS Geophysics. University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. December 2025
Thesis: Exploring Well-log-based Geochemical Mapping of the Mowry Shale Using Deep Neural Networks.
Advisor: Dr Po Chen
BS Physics (Geophysics). Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. September 2022.
Thesis: Monitoring Pollution Levels in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Using Magnetic Susceptibility as a Proxy.
Advisor: Dr Cyril Boateng, Prof David Dotse Wemegah
Relevant Coursework
Inverse Theory, Applied Geophysics, Global Seismology, Electricity and Magnetism, Seismic Prospecting Methods, Radiometric and Bore-hole Logging, Geological Laboratory, Electrical and Electromagnetic Prospecting Methods, Introduction to Machine Learning, Gravity and Magnetic Methods, Geology of Mineral deposits, Geological Structures and Maps.
Professional Experience
Collection, processing, digitizing, and interpretation of geophysical well-log data. Implemented well-log-based deep learning models for lithology classification, total organic carbon (TOC), thermal maturity, production index estimation in hydrocarbon reservoirs, and missing well-log data prediction.
Exploration Geophysicist. Society of Exploration Geophysicists EVOLVE – Houston, TX / July 2024 – Present
Part of a team of eight geoscientists and engineers to evaluate carbon sequestration potential at the Rock Springs Uplift, WY – from subsurface characterization to injection modeling.
Assessing potential reservoirs using seismic reflection, petrophysical, and geological techniques
Teaching Assistant. KNUST. Ghana. November 2022 – November. 2023
Taught Introduction to Geophysics, Geological Structures and Maps, Introductory Mechanics, and Borehole and Radimetric Survey classes. Assisted lecturers with class preparation and management. Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group tutoring. Graded quizzes and exercises.
Society of Exploration Geophysics Field Camp, ”Investigating the relics of Fort Prinzestein and its involvement in slavery activities”. KNUST October 2022
Assisted in all geophysical surveys and data acquisition (Seismic, Resistivity, GPR and Magnetic surveys) carried out around the fort. Took equipment out to various locations and deployed seismometers.
Research Interests
Environmental & exploration geophysics (seismic, gravity, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, airborne, borehole), subsurface characterization, hazard geosciences, machine learning.
Skills
Computer/Software: Python, R, Matlab, LATEX, ArcGIS, Surfer, Grapher, Microsoft Office, Neuralog, Petrel, Kingdom, RES2DINV, Bartington Multisosft.
Geophysical Methods: Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Seismic Acquisition (Reflection & Refraction), Ground Penetrating Radar, Borehole Geophysics.
Conference and Presentations
Wyoming Future Energy Symposium. Laramie, WY. 2024. Poster - "Missing Well Log Data Prediction Using a Combined Unet and LSTM Model Network".
Publications
Mathematical Models of Tsunami Propagation. Po Chen , Benard Oppong, En-Jui Lee and Xinghui Huang. This paper is under review in GeoHazards Journal.
Society Memberships
Society of Exploration Geophysicists