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Kenneth Duffaut

Kenneth Duffaut


kenneth.duffaut@ntnu.no
+4773597140 +4791897698 Gløshaugen
Google Scholar SFI-Centre for Geophysical Forecasting BRU21 program
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About

Area of responsibility:

  • Research/teaching in the field of geophysics.
  • Researcher at SFI CGF ("Center for Geophysical Forecasting")
  • Researcher og program area responsibale in BRU21 ("Better Resource Utilization in the 21st century")
  • Researcher in GAMES ("Geophysics and Applied Mathematics in Exploration and Safe production").

Professional interest:

  • Borehole geophysics / Rock Physics / Rock Mechanics
  • Near surface geophysics
  • Thermal properties and Temperature modelling
  • Geophysical inversion
  • Geophysical monitoring (4-D analysis)
    • Subsurface storage of CO2 and Energy
    • Near surface monitoring
  • Quantitative Seismic Analysis (QSA)
  • Machine Learning

Competencies

  • Geophysics
  • Petroleum geology and geophysics

Publications

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2022

  • Omosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle Leif; Duffaut, Kenneth; Alves, T.M; Eruteya, O.E.; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Waldmann, N.. (2022) Giant paleo-seafloor craters and mass wasting associated with magma-induced uplift of the upper crust. Scientific Reports. volum 12 (4392).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Westad, Frank Ove; Stovas, Alexey; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad; Jenssen, Arne Johannes Kaaijk. (2022) Automated Log Data Analytics Workflow - The Value of Data Access and Management to Reduced Turnaround Time for Log Analysis. Petrophysics. volum 63 (1).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Yazidi, Anis; Westad, Frank Ove; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2022) Automated Well-Log Depth Matching - 1D Convolutional Neural Networks vs. Classic Cross Correlation. Petrophysics. volum 63 (1).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Yazidi, Anis; Westad, Frank Ove; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2022) Automated well log depth matching: Late fusion multimodal deep learning. Geophysical Prospecting.
    Academic article
  • Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock Physics Modeling of Geomechanical and Saturation Effect Caused by CO2 Injection. 83rd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release. International Workshop on Rock Physics.
    Summary/Abstract

2021

  • Torset, Sondre; Holt, Rune Martin; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2021) Integrating rock physics laboratory data and modelling to improve uplift characterization methodology. Geophysical Prospecting. volum 69 (3).
    Academic article

2020

  • Carter, Andrew James; Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2020) Velocity-attenuation model from check-shot drift trends in North Sea well data. Geophysics. volum 85 (2).
    Academic article
  • de Souto Borges, Filipe Augusto; Landrø, Martin; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2020) Time-lapse seismic analysis of overburden water injection at the Ekofisk field, Southern North Sea. Geophysics. volum 85 (1).
    Academic article

2018

  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Hokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Wiik, Torgeir. (2018) A simple relationship between thermal conductivity and seismic interval velocity. The Leading Edge. volum 37 (5).
    Academic article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Wang, Ying; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Martinez, Ricardo Jose; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2018) Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Carter, Andrew James; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2018) An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Torset, Sondre; Duffaut, Kenneth; Holt, Rune Martin. (2018) Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Wang, Ying; Duffaut, Kenneth; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Predicting horizontal resistivity trends: An example from the Barents Sea. SEG Technical Program Extended Abstract 2018.
    Academic chapter/article

2017

  • Blazevic V., Lara A.; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2017) Burial induced changes in physical sandstone properties: A case-study of North Sea and Norwegian Sea sandstone formations. SEG technical program expanded abstracts.
    Academic article
  • Dosso, Stan E.; Dong, Hefeng; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2017) NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION. Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Hokstad, Ketil; Tasarova Alasonati, Zuzana; Clark, Stephen Anthony; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Wiik, Torgeir. (2017) Radiogenic heat production in the crust from inversion of gravity and magnetic data. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. volum 97 (3).
    Academic article

2013

  • Dong, Hefeng; Nguyen, Thanh Duong; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2013) Estimation of seabed shear-wave velocity profiles using shear-wave source data. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. volum 134 (1).
    Academic article

2011

  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin. (2011) Stress sensitivity of elastic wave velocities in granular media. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2011. ISBN 978-82-471-2612-7. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2011:45).
    PhD thesis
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Sollie, Roger; Pedersen, Ørjan. (2011) Mindlin's friction term and implications for shear modulus and anisotropy in granular media. Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Expanded Abstracts with Biographies. volum 30.
    Academic article

2010

  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Sollie, Roger. (2010) Using Mindlin theory to model friction-dependent shear modulus in granular media. Geophysics. volum 75 (3).
    Academic article

2008

  • Buland, Arild; Kolbjørnsen, Odd; Hauge, Ragnar; Skjæveland, Øyvind; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2008) Bayesian lithology and fluid prediction from seismic prestack data. Geophysics. volum 73 (3).
    Academic article

2007

  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin. (2007) Vp/Vs ratio versus differential stress and rock consolidation - A comparison between rock models and time-lapse AVO data. Geophysics. volum 72 (5).
    Academic article

Scientific articles

  • Omosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle Leif; Duffaut, Kenneth; Alves, T.M; Eruteya, O.E.; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Waldmann, N.. (2022) Giant paleo-seafloor craters and mass wasting associated with magma-induced uplift of the upper crust. Scientific Reports. volum 12 (4392).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Westad, Frank Ove; Stovas, Alexey; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad; Jenssen, Arne Johannes Kaaijk. (2022) Automated Log Data Analytics Workflow - The Value of Data Access and Management to Reduced Turnaround Time for Log Analysis. Petrophysics. volum 63 (1).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Yazidi, Anis; Westad, Frank Ove; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2022) Automated Well-Log Depth Matching - 1D Convolutional Neural Networks vs. Classic Cross Correlation. Petrophysics. volum 63 (1).
    Academic article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Yazidi, Anis; Westad, Frank Ove; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2022) Automated well log depth matching: Late fusion multimodal deep learning. Geophysical Prospecting.
    Academic article
  • Torset, Sondre; Holt, Rune Martin; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2021) Integrating rock physics laboratory data and modelling to improve uplift characterization methodology. Geophysical Prospecting. volum 69 (3).
    Academic article
  • Carter, Andrew James; Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2020) Velocity-attenuation model from check-shot drift trends in North Sea well data. Geophysics. volum 85 (2).
    Academic article
  • de Souto Borges, Filipe Augusto; Landrø, Martin; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2020) Time-lapse seismic analysis of overburden water injection at the Ekofisk field, Southern North Sea. Geophysics. volum 85 (1).
    Academic article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Hokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Wiik, Torgeir. (2018) A simple relationship between thermal conductivity and seismic interval velocity. The Leading Edge. volum 37 (5).
    Academic article
  • Blazevic V., Lara A.; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2017) Burial induced changes in physical sandstone properties: A case-study of North Sea and Norwegian Sea sandstone formations. SEG technical program expanded abstracts.
    Academic article
  • Hokstad, Ketil; Tasarova Alasonati, Zuzana; Clark, Stephen Anthony; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Wiik, Torgeir. (2017) Radiogenic heat production in the crust from inversion of gravity and magnetic data. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. volum 97 (3).
    Academic article
  • Dong, Hefeng; Nguyen, Thanh Duong; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2013) Estimation of seabed shear-wave velocity profiles using shear-wave source data. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. volum 134 (1).
    Academic article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Sollie, Roger; Pedersen, Ørjan. (2011) Mindlin's friction term and implications for shear modulus and anisotropy in granular media. Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Expanded Abstracts with Biographies. volum 30.
    Academic article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Sollie, Roger. (2010) Using Mindlin theory to model friction-dependent shear modulus in granular media. Geophysics. volum 75 (3).
    Academic article
  • Buland, Arild; Kolbjørnsen, Odd; Hauge, Ragnar; Skjæveland, Øyvind; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2008) Bayesian lithology and fluid prediction from seismic prestack data. Geophysics. volum 73 (3).
    Academic article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin. (2007) Vp/Vs ratio versus differential stress and rock consolidation - A comparison between rock models and time-lapse AVO data. Geophysics. volum 72 (5).
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release. International Workshop on Rock Physics.
    Summary/Abstract

Part of book/report

  • Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock Physics Modeling of Geomechanical and Saturation Effect Caused by CO2 Injection. 83rd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Wang, Ying; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Martinez, Ricardo Jose; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2018) Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Carter, Andrew James; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2018) An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Torset, Sondre; Duffaut, Kenneth; Holt, Rune Martin. (2018) Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Wang, Ying; Duffaut, Kenneth; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Predicting horizontal resistivity trends: An example from the Barents Sea. SEG Technical Program Extended Abstract 2018.
    Academic chapter/article
  • Dosso, Stan E.; Dong, Hefeng; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2017) NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION. Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration.
    Academic chapter/article

Report

  • Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin. (2011) Stress sensitivity of elastic wave velocities in granular media. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2011. ISBN 978-82-471-2612-7. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2011:45).
    PhD thesis

Teaching

Courses

  • TPG4170 - Rock Physics and Geophysical Monitoring
  • TPG4925 - Petroleum Geosciences, Master's Thesis
  • TPG4570 - Petroleum Geosciences, Specialization Project
  • TPG4575 - Petroleum Geosciences, Specialization Course
  • PG8108 - Geophysical Inversion
  • TPG4190 - Seismic Data Acquisition and Processing

Media

2022

  • Academic lecture
    Duffaut, Kenneth. (2022) Net Exhumation estimation using velocity and resistivity depth trends. GAMES - Geophysics and Applied Mathematics in Exploration and Safe production . GAMES project - Prof. Martin Landrø; KJEL-2 Gløshaugen, NTNU. 2022-05-09 - 2022-05-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Martinez Guzman, Ricardo Jose; Duffaut, Kenneth; Ringrose, Philip Sefton; Santi, Andrea; David, Sandrine; Trudeng, Tone. (2022) Cost-effective seismic surveying for CO2 storage: Learnings from Smeaheia/Øygarden Survey planning. EAGE GEOTECH . European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers; London. 2022-04-04 - 2022-06-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Martinez, Ricardo; Duffaut, Kenneth; Ringrose, Philip; Santi, Andrea Callioli; David, Sandrine; Trudeng, Tone. (2022) Cost-Effective Seismic Surveying for CO2 Storage: Learnings from Smeaheia/Øygarden Survey Planning. EAGE GEOTECH . European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE); London. 2022-04-04 - 2022-04-06.
  • Academic lecture
    Ringrose, Philip; Duffaut, Kenneth; Martinez, Ricardo; Santi, Andrea Callioli; Landrø, Martin. (2022) Monitoring challenges for CO2 storage: Interplay of fluid dynamics with 4D seismic response. SEG Summer Workshop - Toward Gigatonnes of CO2 Storage - Grand Geophysical Challenge . Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Stanford, CA and Virtual. 2022-06-26 - 2022-06-30.
  • Academic lecture
    Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release. 6th International Workshop on Rock Physics . International Association of Rock Physicists; A Coruña. 2022-06-13 - 2022-06-17.

2021

  • Academic lecture
    Yu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2021) Rock physics modeling for stress release in cemented sandstone. the First EAGE Rock Physics Workshop in Latin America . EAGE; 2021-12-01 - 2021-12-02.

2020

  • Academic lecture
    Alberts, Luc; Duffaut, Kenneth; Rannem, Therese. (2020) Automatic detection and classification of unconformities on seismic data using machine learning. Konferanse . EAGE; Vienna. 2020-04-06 - 2020-04-09.
  • Academic lecture
    Caceres, Veronica; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey; Westad, Frank O.; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2020) Automation of depth matching using a structured well-log database: Prototype well example in the North Sea. Konferanse . Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG); Virtual event. 2020-10-11 - 2020-11-16.

2019

  • Lecture
    Harishidayat, Dicky; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2019) Seismic sedimentology approach for enhancing thin-bedded interpretation in the complex glacimarine shelf-edge depositional environment. The 34th IAS Meeting of Sedimentology . International Association of Sedimentologists; Rome. 2019-09-09 - 2019-09-13.
  • Poster
    Wang, Ying; Duffaut, Kenneth; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2019) Modelling Resistivity Anisotropy Depth Trends in Sedimentary Basins: An example from the Barents Sea. 81st EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2019 . EAGE; London. 2019-06-02 - 2019-06-07.

2018

  • Academic lecture
    Duffaut, Kenneth; Wang, Ying; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea. 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Martinez, Ricardo; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2018) Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements. EAGE annual 80th Conference and Exhibition . EAGE; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Carter, Andrew James; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2018) An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data. 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
  • Academic lecture
    Torset, Sondre; Duffaut, Kenneth; Holt, Rune Martin. (2018) Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.

2017

  • Academic lecture
    Dosso, Stan E.; Dong, Hefeng; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2017) NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION. ICSV 24 ; London. 2017-07-24 - 2017-07-27.
  • Lecture
    Duffaut, Kenneth. (2017) Depth dependent dilation factor. RoSe consortium meeting . Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, NTNU; Trondheim. 2017-04-24 - 2017-04-27.
  • Lecture
    Duffaut, Kenneth; Aven, Eirik. (2017) The potential for recognizing exhumation events in sedimentary basins by use of geophysical data – current and new techniques that might reduce uncertainty. NCS Exploration - Recent Advances in Exploration Technology . Geological Society of Norway; Oslo. 2017-05-10 - 2017-05-11.
  • Lecture
    Johansen, Nora; Avseth, Per Åge; Duffaut, Kenneth; Mørk, Mai Britt E.. (2017) Burial history and implications for seismic AVO signatures in the Western Barents Sea. 4th International Workshop on Rock Physics . 4IWRP Organization; Trondheim. 2017-05-29 - 2017-06-02.
  • Academic lecture
    Omosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Duffaut, Kenneth; Eruteya, Ovie; Alves, Tiago M.; Waldmann, Nicolas; Zieba, Krzysztof Jan. (2017) Interpretation of giant incisions at the gliding planes of MTDs: Understanding the role of geomorphology and impact on sediment budgeting and mass flow. Univeristy of Haifa, Marine Geoscience Talk . University of Haifa; Haifa. 2017-03-14.

2016

  • Lecture
    Hokstad, Ketil; Tasaova, Zuzana A.; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Fichler, Christine; Wiik, Torgeir; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2016) Heat flow estimation from geophysical data in the Barents Sea. NPF conference - ''Arctic Exploration - Understanding the Barents Sea potensial'' . Norwegian Petroleum Society; Tromsø. 2016-05-31 - 2016-06-02.
  • Academic lecture
    Røste, Thomas; Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Ke, Ganpan. (2016) Overburden 4D timeshifts caused by compacting sandstone reservoirs. EAGE annual meeting ; 2016-05-30 - 2016-06-02.

2014

  • Academic lecture
    Hokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Alasonati Tasarova, Zuzana; Wiik, Torgeir; Carter, Andrew J.; Dischler, Eirik Ø.; Kjøsnes, Øyvind. (2014) Integrated basin-scale thermal modeling. EAGE 76th Conference & Exhibition . EAGE; Amsterdam. 2014-06-16 - 2014-06-19.
  • Academic lecture
    Hokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Alasonati Tasarova, Zuzana; Wiik, Torgeir; Carter, Andrew J.; Dischler, Eirik Øverland; Kjosnes, Øyvind. (2014) Integrated basin-scale thermal modeling. The Arctic Days 2014 . Norsk Geologisk Forening; Tromsø. 2014-06-02 - 2014-06-06.

2013

  • Academic lecture
    Stovas, Alexey; Roganov, Yuriy; Duffaut, Kenneth; Carter, Andrew J.. (2013) Low-frequency upscaling in high-contrast media with application to TTI media. SEG annual meeting . SEG; Houston. 2013-09-23 - 2013-09-27.
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