Kristopher Innanen

Kristopher Innanen is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary. He specializes in wave propagation physics and seismic data inversion.

Educational Background:

• PhD Geophysics, University of British Columbia, 2003
• MS Physics, York University, 1998
• BS Earth Sciences, York University, 1996

His research focuses on wave propagation physics, signal processing, and direct inversion of geophysical data, primarily applied in seismic exploration and reservoir monitoring. Current investigations develop non-linear inverse scattering methods for waves in attenuative media and perturbation methods for time-lapse monitoring applications.

Publications demonstrate expertise in inverse theory, seismic attenuation modeling, and signal separation techniques, with applications to hydrocarbon exploration and environmental monitoring.

Scientific Awards:

• Department of Geoscience Excellence in Teaching Award (2013)
• J. Clarence Karcher Award, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (2006)

He teaches courses in exploration geophysics and supervises graduate research in seismic inversion methodologies.