Category Archives: Seminars

Seminar: “Advanced Methods and Equipment for Flow in Porous Heterogeneous Media Investigation in the Field of Oil & Gas Production”

When: 27-01-2016 12:30
Where: TPOC-3, Room 403

Flow in reservoirWe are glad to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Alexey Cheremisin, titled “Advanced Methods and Equipment for Flow in Porous Heterogeneous Media Investigation in the Field of Oil & Gas Production”

When: January 27, 2016, 12.30 – 14.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 403

Seminar abstract

The presentation describes the contribution in fundamental and applied experimental petrophysics made by Dr. A. Cheremisin. Advanced techniques and equipment for measurements of the hydrodynamic flow parameters and mechanical properties of heterogeneous, anisotropic, fractured and porous mediums made by him allowed to obtain the unique experimental data on the reservoirs rock samples. Recent achievements and their application in enhanced oil recovery will be presented in the first part of the presentation.
In the second part of the talk, the current status of ongoing experimental research in the Skoltech Center for Hydrocarbon Recovery will be shown.
My research plans on experimental and numerical simulation of chemical and thermal enhanced oil recovery methods including: in-situ combustion, high pressure air injection, steam injection, CO2 and flue gas injection, surfactants and polymer injection; experimental and numerical simulation of core mechanical properties will be described in the third part of the talk.

Speaker introduction

Alexey CheremisinDr. Alexey Cheremisin completed his education in Physic Department of Novosibirsk State University (Novosibirsk, Russia) in 2003 and started his PhD at the Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics, Russian Academy of Science (Novosibirsk, Russia) under the supervision of Prof. Evgeny Palchikov.

He later moved to Heriot-Watt Petroleum Engineering Approved Support Center at Tomsk Polytechnic University for the position of research engineer and tutor. In 2005 Alexey moved to Schlumberger Novosibirsk Technology Center. In 2011 Alexey moved to Geologika company as chief executive officer and technical director. He was responsible for the company operations, new business development, technology platform and scientific laboratory center development. In 2014 Dr. A. Cheremisin moved to the Skoltech Center for Hydrocarbon Recovery as Program Manager and was promoted to Associate CREI Director of Experimental Research in December 2015.

Dr. A. Cheremisin has a broad range of experimental and numerical simulation research expertise: non-destructive testing, fluid flow in porous media, X-ray tomography methods, electron microscopy, fast and explosion processes, geomehcanics, oil&gas reservoir development simulation and enhanced oil recovery methods.

Seminar: “New Experimental Data on Thermal Parameters of Our Planet: Effects for Basic and Applied Science”

When: 18-01-2016 13:30
Where: TPOC-3, Room 408

We are glad to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Yuri Popov, titled “New Experimental Data on Thermal Parameters of Our Planet: Effects for Basic and Applied Science”

When: January 18, 2016, 13.30 – 15.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 408

Seminar abstract

The presentation describes the contribution in fundamental and applied geothermics and petrophysics made by Yu. Popov. A qualitatively new technique for measurements of the thermal properties of heterogeneous, anisotropic, fractured and porous mediums and new methodological approaches developed by him allowed to obtain the unique experimental data on the Earth’s thermal regime in Russian and International scientific continental deep drilling programs (1985-2011). It was established that the previous estimates of crustal temperatures, thermal properties, heat flow and geothermal resources differ from the new experimental data essentially. The new data on crustal heat flow density changed the Earth’s thermal regime conception significantly. It has substantial consequences for the basic and applied science as the crustal thermal regime influences on formation of mineral and energy resources and other processes in the Earth’s crust. During the last decades these data, new experimental technologies, and the results of their applications became important for oil-gas and geothermal energy science and industry. Enhancements of theoretical and experimental bases of thermal petrophysics for hydrocarbon field studies (1998-2015) and implementation of the research results in collaboration with Russian and foreign oil/gas companies improved effectiveness of thermal methods of heavy oil recovery, and reliability of basin and petroleum system modeling. The new thermal core logging method was developed that is especially effective for investigations of low permeable hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Speaker introduction

Yuri popovDr. Yuri Popov is a Principal scientist at the Center for Hydrocarbon Recovery, Skoltech since 2014. He graduated from Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MIFI) in 1965, defended PhD in 1975 and DrSc in 1987. Yu. Popov began a teaching activity at Russian State Geological Prospecting University (RSGPU) as a senior teacher (1976-1980), then associate professor (1980-1987), professor (1987-1989). In 1987 he was given the title of Professor in Geophysics. In 1989 he established the Department of Technical Physics and Rock Physics in RSGPU and was the head of it in 1989-2010. In 1985-2010 he led geothermal studies in 16 scientific boreholes within Russian and International Programs of Scientific Continental Deep Drilling at the Laboratory of Geothermic Problems. In 2010-2014 Yu. Popov worked as a Scientific Advisor at Schlumberger Moscow Research Center. He collaborated with more than 30 Universities and Research Centers in Russia and other CIS countries, USA, Germany, Japan, Canada, Finland, Czech Republic, Australia. In 2009 Yu. Popov was given a title of Honoured Scientist of Russian Federation. He is a member of Scientific Council on Geothermic problems of RAS, Russian Academy of Earth’s Sciences, RSGPU Scientific Council on doctoral theses defense, and the Advisory Board of E.ON Energy Research Center. In 2011 Yu. Popov was elected as the Chairman of the International Heat Flow Commission of IASPEI. Yu. Popov is an author of more than 200 articles, 45 patents and invention certificates, 21 tutorials, and supervisor of 10 PhD students and number of MS students. He was awarded for successful leading scientific supervision of RSGPU students.

Seminar: “FABLAB+ Ideas. Equipment. Solutions.”

When: 25-12-2015 14:00
Where: TPOC-3, Multifunctional zone

Speaker: Constantine Talalaev, The University of Edinburgh

When? December 25th, 2015, at 14:00

Where? TPOC-3, Multifunctional zone

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Seminar: “Nonlinear seismic imaging via reduced order model backprojection”

When: 24-12-2015 12:00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 407

alexander mamonovWe are glad to invite you to a seminar by Prof. Alexander Mamonov, titled “Nonlinear seismic imaging via reduced order model backprojection”

When: December 24, 2015, 12.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 407

Seminar abstract

We introduce a novel nonlinear seismic imaging method based on model order reduction. The reduced order model (ROM) is an orthogonal projection of the wave equation propagator on the subspace of snapshots of solutions of the wave equation. It can be computed entirely from the knowledge of the time domain seismic data. The image is a back projection of the ROM using the subspace basis for a known smooth kinematic velocity model. Implicit orthogonalization of solution snapshots is a nonlinear procedure that differentiates our approach from the conventional linear methods (Kirchhoff, reverse time migration – RTM). It allows for automatic removal of multiple reflection artifacts. It also doubles the resolution in range compared to conventional RTM.

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Seminar schedule and information can be found at http://crei.skoltech.ru/cdise/seminar/.

Seminar: “Electrochemical Microscopy: a Lab-on-a-Tip”

When: 22-12-2015 13:30
Where: TPOC-3, Room 403

MomotenkoWe are glad to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Dmitry Momotenko, titled “Electrochemical Microscopy: a Lab-on-a-Tip”

When: December 22, 2015, 13.30 – 15.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 403

Seminar abstract

Characterization of materials for energy conversion, catalysis and sensing along with fundamental understanding of processes and equilibria that occur at such interfaces is a major challenge for contemporary science and technology. Recent developments in scanning electrochemical probe methods (SEPMs) allow to access details of a variety of chemical events with high resolution, sensitivity and a high degree of control for measurement and manipulation over these processes. In this lecture, a detailed overview of pioneering SEPMs will be provided and extensively exemplified on probing heterogeneities of local chemical reactivity, structure and surface charge, which determine function of materials and interfaces at all levels, from molecules to complex life forms such as living cells. In particular, the focus will be on scanning electrochemical and scanning ion conductance microscopes for localized chemical analysis, stimulant/reagent delivery, surface modification, and measurements at diffusion layers on active sites and electrical double layers at inert, electrified and bio-interfaces. New frontiers of electrochemical microscopy will be illustrated by unprecedented video recording capabilities, which offer a new dimension for imaging and characterization of chemical properties at interfaces.

Speaker introduction

Dr. Dmitry Momotenko graduated from M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia, in 2009. He then received his PhD from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL,  Switzerland) in 2013, where he was working with Prof. Hubert Girault on the development of novel electrochemical probes for electrochemical microscopy. During his studies Dmitry was awarded for his excellence in teaching at EPFL. After completion of his PhD, he joined Prof. Patrick Unwin’s Electrochemistry and Interfaces Group at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, where he received the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship from European Commission for developing functional ion conductance sensing platforms. Dmitry is interested in techniques for high resolution imaging, local chemical analysis, micro/nanofabrication and self-assembly at interfaces. By now Dmitry is the author of 25 research articles in high-rank peer-reviewed chemistry journals.

Seminar: “Telomerase: Functional Aspects and Approaches to Inhibit”

When: 21-12-2015 13:30
Where: TPOC-3, Room 148

DontsovaWe are glad to invite you to a seminar by Prof. Olga A. Dontsova, titled “Telomerase: Functional Aspects and Approaches to Inhibit”

When: December 21, 2015, 13.30 – 15.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 148

Seminar abstract

Telomerase is a key participant of telomere length maintaining system.  Using yeast model system we were able to find how telomerese itself can control the telomere length and determine the telomere to be elongated first. Further study resulted in understanding the role of specific telomere binding protein in telomere length regulation.
In mammals telomerase is activated in cancer. The novel approaches to design telomerase inhibitors – small molecule and oligonucleotide-based will be discussed.
Besides being an essential part of telomerase complex telomerase RNA has other function unrelated to telomerase. The data about unusual function of telomerase RNA will be presented.

Speaker introduction

Olga A.Dontsova is a Professor, Corresponding member of RAS, Head of the Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Chemical Faculty, Lomonosov MSU

Seminar: “Diversity and Co-Evolutionary Stability”

When: 16-12-2015 14:30
Where: TPOC-3, Room 148

IspolatovWe are glad to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Yaroslav Ispolatov, titled “Diversity and Co-Evolutionary Stability”

When: December 16, 2015, 14.30 – 16.00
Where: TPOC-3, Room 148

Seminar abstract

One of the fundamental problems in evolutionary biology is to understand how micro-evolutionary processes generate macro-evolutionary patterns. For example, what micro-evolutionary processes cause repeating patterns of stasis and subsequent rapid changes, often referred to as “punctuated equilibria’’, and whether species diversity saturates over evolutionary time in a given environment.
We have recently argued that if evolution takes place in high-dimensional phenotype spaces, then the evolutionary dynamics, that is, the phenotypic change over evolutionary time, can be non-stationary and even chaotic. When a species, evolving along a simple trajectory, gives rise to diversification, the effective dimensionality of the evolving system increases. Due to the increase in dimensionality, one could expect that diversification, i.e., the emergence of co-evolving species, leads to more complex evolutionary dynamics for each of the species in the community. On the other hand, as a community becomes more diverse and evolves towards saturation, the available niches tend to get filled, and hence evolutionary change in each species is expected to be constrained, potentially leading to evolutionary steady state. It is thus unclear how the nature of the evolutionary dynamics changes with the degree of diversity during community assembly.
Here we show for a general class of competition models that in low-dimensional phenotype spaces, there is a humped-shaped relationship between diversity and the complexity of evolutionary dynamics: in communities with low diversity, coevolutionary dynamics often converging to a steady state; for intermediate degrees of diversity, complex non-stationary co-evolutionary dynamics are common; and for high amounts of diversity, co-evolutionary dynamics become simple and stationary again. Thus through adaptive diversification, co-evolutionary dynamics change from simple to complex and back to simple.

Speaker introduction

Education: MS (6-year diploma) MPhTI, Dept. Chemical and Molecular Physics. PhD, Boston University, Dept. of Physics. Postdocs: McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Cornell University, Ithaca, US; Rockefeller University, NY, US. Employment: Universidad de Santiago, Chile; University of British Columbia, Vancouver,  Canada;  Ariadne Genomics Inc., Germantown, US.