Summary

My research revolves around studying fluid flow modeling through porous media, including the problems associated with uncertainty handling in data collection and model incorporation. I acquire the rudiments of mechanics and the basics of data science and have taught fluid and rock mechanics, reservoir characterization and petrophysics-related courses. Besides teaching, currently, I am also involved in the field development planning for Gum-Daniz and Bahar fields.

Education

  • Ph.D., Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2018
  • M.Sc., Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 2014
  • B.Sc., Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 2012

Experience

  • Reservoir Simulation Engineer, Bahar Energy Operated Company, Jun. 2021 to present
  • Senior Lecturer, Baku Higher Oil School, Nov. 2020 to present
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Middle East Technical University NCC, 2020
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Texas at Austin, 2019-2020
  • Reservoir Engineering Intern, Aramco Services Company, 2017
  • Petroleum Engineering Intern, BP, 2013
  • Drilling Engineering Intern, BP, 2011
  • Student Intern, TPAO, 2010

Research Interests

  • Perforation and wellbore stability in unconsolidated sands
  • Sand control completions
  • Frac-packing poorly consolidated sands
  • Hydraulic fracture propagation in soft formations
  • Fluid flow in fractured rock

Courses Taught

  • Fluid Flow Through Porous Media
  • Applied Geostatistics for Reservoir Characterization
  • Formation Evaluation with Well Logging
  • Fundamentals of Petrophysics
  • Reservoir Fluid Properties
  • Reservoir Rock Mechanics
  • Scientific Computing with Python
  • Energy Resources

Honors

  • SPWLA Annual Symposium Paper Contest Winner, 2017
  • Conoco-Phillips Scholarship recipient, 2014-15
  • METU Graduate Course Performance Award, 2013
  • BP Graduate Scholarship recipient, 2012-14
  • Chamber of Petroleum Engineers Award, Turkey, 2012
  • METU Undergraduate First Ranking Student Award, 2012
  • BP Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, 2008-12

Publications

  • Zhang, P., J. Shiriyev, M.K. Sen, and M.M. Sharma, 2019, Fast inversion of downhole electrical measurements for proppant mapping using very fast simulated annealing: Geophysics, 85, no. 1, D13-D22, doi: 10.1190/GEO2018-0749.1.
  • Shiriyev, J., 2018, A tri-axial electromagnetic induction tool for hydraulic fracture diagnostics: Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
  • Sharma, M.M., J. Shiriyev, P. Zhang, Y. Brick, D. Glowka, J. Gabelmann, and R. Houston, 2018, Fracture diagnostics using low frequency electromagnetic induction and electrically conductive proppants: Final Scientific Report, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, DOE Award Number: DE-FE0024271.
  • Shiriyev, J., Y. Brick, P. Zhang, A.E. Yilmaz, C. Torres-Verdin, M.M. Sharma, T. Hosbach, M.A. Oerkfitz, and J. Gabelmann, 2018, Experiments and simulations of a prototype tri-axial electromagnetic induction logging tool for open-hole hydraulic fracture diagnostics: Geophysics, 83, no. 3, D73-D81, doi: 10.1190/GEO2017-0354.1.
  • Zhang, P., J. Shiriyev, C. Torres-Verdin, M.M. Sharma, Y. Brick, J. Massey, and A.E. Yilmaz, 2016, Fracture diagnostics using a low-frequency electromagnetic induction method: Presented at the 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium.
  • Shiriyev, J., 2014, Discrete fracture network modeling in a carbon dioxide flooded heavy oil reservoir: M.S. Thesis, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.