About IARP

Introduction

The International Association of Rock Physicists (IARP) is a global professional group for rock physicists and practitioners who apply rock physics results in their work. Our mission is to advance the science of rock physics by fostering connections within the rock physics community and with professionals from diverse disciplines, including geophysics, geomechanics, rock mechanics, petrophysics, seismology, and more. Our members' interests extend beyond the fundamental (F), experimental (E), and theoretical (T) aspects of rock physics (collectively known as FET) to practical field applications and interpretations.

IARP aims to unite rock physics experts worldwide, spanning various entities—from academia, research institutes, and industries, including oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sources like geothermal, and hydrogen. IARP also supports the era of energy transition and stands alongside the community committed to ambitious climate targets, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions e.g. carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS).

Our organization operates with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) foundation. We work together to cultivate an environment where everyone‘s idea and background are recognized, valued and respected. This is the type of environment where the innovation thrives. By embracing these frameworks, our community collaboratively propels rock physics to new heights.

Organizational Advisory Members

Colin M. Sayers, PhD

Organizational Advisor

Research Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Houston

Geoscientist with expertise in Geomechanics, Geophysics and Rock Physics. Entered the oil industry to join Shell's Exploration and Production Laboratory in Rijswijk, The Netherlands in 1986, and moved to Schlumberger in 1991, finally becoming Scientific Advisor in the Schlumberger WesternGeco North America Land Multiclient Seismic Group in Houston. Extensive experience in rock physics, unconventional and fractured reservoirs, borehole/seismic integration, stress-dependent acoustics, advanced sonic logging, reservoir geomechanics, analysis of production-induced reservoir stress changes, subsidence, fault reactivation, 3D mechanical earth modeling, fractured reservoir evaluation, pore pressure prediction, wellbore stability analysis, rock mechanics, seismic anisotropy, reflection amplitude variation with offset and azimuth (AVOA), and fluid flow in fractured reservoirs. Member of the AGU, APS, EAGE, GSH, SEG, and SPE, a member of the Research Committee of the SEG, and served on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, Geophysical Prospecting, and The Leading Edge. B.A. (1st Class Honors) in Physics from the University of Lancaster, U. K. and D.I.C. and Ph.D. in Physics from Imperial College, London, U.K. Presented the SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short Course "Geophysics under stress: Geomechanical applications of seismic and borehole acoustic waves." Awarded Honorary Membership of the Geophysical Society of Houston (GSH) in 2013 "In Recognition and Appreciation of Distinguished Contributions to the Geophysical Profession". 2013 Best Paper in The Leading Edge, Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

Sirikarn (Siri) Narongsirikul, PhD

Content Manager/ Admin

Geomechanics Specialist, ConocoPhillips

Sirikarn Narongsirikul holds a MSc degree in Petroleum Geoscience from Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide and a PhD in Experimental Rock Physics and Geomechanics from University of Oslo.
She started her geoscience career with Chevron in Thailand in 2002, with subsequence expat assignments in Perth office Australia. In 2014, she joined ConocoPhillips Norway and has since worked as an SME in Overburden shale rock mechanics, rock physics and 4D seismic in the Greater Ekofisk Asset. Her current role is a Geomechanics Specialist working on 3D/4D MEM with integrated 4D time-lapse seismic. She holds technical authority on geomechanics, wellbore stability studies, pore pressure predictions, and wellbore deformations to support Ekofisk Development Asset on overburden and reservoir management, well planning, drilling and P&A operations.