With nearly two decades in geophysics at Petrobras, Guilherme Canha is a leading figure in the field. A geologist from UFRJ, with a master’s degree in Geology and a specialization in Petroleum Geophysics, he began his career in mining before joining Petrobras in 2006. He has since combined technical expertise with leadership, notably as Geophysical Data Acquisition Manager, leading strategic onshore and offshore projects. He also contributed to the Brazilian Geophysical Society (SBGf) until 2020, serving in board and advisory roles. Since 2025, he has been General Manager of Geophysics, leading Petrobras’ geophysical strategy in Brazil and worldwide.

Was born in 1957 in the city of Rio de Janeiro and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physics from UFRJ in 1979. He joined Petrobras in 1982, where he remains to this day. He obtained his PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University (USA) in 1992, under the supervision of Prof. Jon Claerbout, with a dissertation on VTI elastic migration. In 2007, he received the Décio Oddone Award from SBGf (outstanding achievement in geophysics in the oil category). Since 2013, he has served as a Master Consultant in geophysics, working in the areas of imaging, attributes, and seismic data inversion.

Is a Senior Researcher in Geophysics at Equinor’s Brazil R&D Centre, with 14 years of experience across the full E&P value chain, from exploration through field development and production. His work focuses on extracting value from seismic data to support subsurface understanding and decision-making, with expertise in seismic imaging, quantitative seismic interpretation, seismic-to-geomodel integration, and uncertainty analysis. Jorge has a track record in multidisciplinary collaboration, translating complex seismic and geological challenges into models. He has been directly involved in key seismic processing and imaging projects across Equinor Brazil, strengthening the link between acquisition, processing, and subsurface interpretation. He currently leads research projects on pre-salt geology and geophysics, with particular focus on seismic imaging challenges, rock physics, 4D seismic, and multi-scale integration in complex carbonate reservoirs at Brazilian pre-salt. He is particularly focused on bridging acquisition, processing, and interpretation to improve seismic-driven decisions in complex pre-salt carbonate reservoirs. He holds a BSc in Geophysics from IAG-USP and an MSc from COPPE-UFRJ.

With more than 25 years of experience in geoscience. His career spans seismic interpretation, processing, and operations, with a particular focus on integrating seismic data analysis into field development planning and operational decision-making. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration across technical and business disciplines.

A geologist by training from Universidade de Brasilia (inspired and guided by my own father, a Geology professor there), I spent five years trekking the hills of the Carajás mining province in the Brazilian Amazon looking for gold and copper, only to find out that my dream job actually involved air conditioning and a computer screen. That pivot required a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Colorado School of Mines (2008), a defining journey that taught me how to see the world through seismic waves. 

Since then, I have worked across research labs and exploration teams, start-ups and industry giants, operators and service companies in Brazil, the UK, and now in the US. I joined Shearwater in 2022, and since 2024 I have led the Houston Geophysics R&D. I am fascinated by seismic imaging and inversion (love at first wiggle), especially if we are talking about anisotropic earth models; I enjoy combining seemingly unrelated geological, physical, mathematical, and engineering concepts, because eventually they will help you find new ways to probe and to understand the Earth's subsurface.

Outside of geophysics, I am a loud fan of Grêmio de Futebol Porto-Alegrense (the best football team on the planet, full stop), a barbecue enthusiast, an avid chess player, and a history buff, especially since my knees decided they would no longer allow me to grace either a football pitch or a volleyball court. I also love to strum the same guitar tunes over and over --- much to my wife's resignation.

Is the Vice President of Strategic Technology at TGS.  Following degrees in Maths and Geophysics at Cambridge and Leeds Universities respectively, he joined Western Geophysical in the research team. Robert has spent his career in research and technology roles with a focus on processing and imaging technology and how they integrate both with acquisition and into interpretation and geoscience. His current role focuses on investigating leading methods that are enablers for our future business, from the state of the art in imaging algorithms to AI solutions.

Professor Zvi Koren is a Technology Fellow at Aspen Technology and the CTO of its SSE division. He also serves as a visiting professor in the Geophysics Department at Tel Aviv University. Professor Koren earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics from the Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences at Tel Aviv University. Following his doctoral studies, he conducted post-doctoral research at the Institute Physique du Globe, Paris University, under the guidance of Professor Albert Tarantola. He then worked as a researcher in the research department of Elf-Aquitaine in Pau, France (1988-1990), focusing on seismic-driven modeling, imaging, and inversion methods. In 1990, he founded the geophysical program at Paradigm, where he led the development of the GeoDepth® system for velocity model building, seismic modeling, and depth imaging. In 2005, he established the EarthStudy 360® product, a comprehensive system for high-resolution subsurface velocity determination/inversion, seismic imaging and reservoir characterization. Throughout his career, Professor Koren has published numerous articles in his areas of expertise and has received several prestigious awards. He is an active member of the SEG and EAGE professional societies.

Max Velasques holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a Master’s degree in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines. He has been working at Petrobras since 2006, where he built a solid career as a geophysicist. Max began his professional career in Seismic Data Acquisition, participating in several onshore seismic surveys across different Brazilian basins. He later transitioned to Seismic Data Processing, playing an important role in major exploration projects. Between 2010 and 2018, he served as coordinator of seismic processing projects for the pre-salt province in the Santos Basin, one of Petrobras’ most strategic exploration areas. Since 2020, Max has been leading the Geophysical Data Processing Management at Petrobras, with overall responsibility for the company’s seismic processing activities. His current role involves overseeing a large portfolio of complex processing projects focused on new exploratory frontiers as well as on the monitoring of post-salt and pre-salt producing fields—areas that represent major technical and strategic challenges for the company.

With more than 25 years of experience in geoscience. His career spans seismic interpretation, processing, and operations, with a particular focus on integrating seismic data analysis into field development planning and operational decision-making. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration across technical and business disciplines.

Adel Khalil is the Center Manager of Viridien seismic imaging in Rio de Janeiro, where he supports a wide range of groups across operations, R&D, geology, and reservoir. With experience built across several continents, he has held research and operational roles in Egypt, the UK, the US, and Brazil.

Is the Geosolutions Manager for SLB. In this role, she is responsible for leading global Geosolutions teams, driving the delivery of integrated, technology-driven subsurface solutions. Elena holds a master’s degree in mathematical engineering from the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. She began her career as an R&D engineer, developing algorithms and tools for electromagnetic (EM)data processing and modelling. She then moved into Multiphysics as well as seismic processing and imaging, first in Milan and later in Houston. She continued her career as Project Manager for large-scale projects, and then as Geosolutions Manager in Brazil and the UK, looking after seismic processing business and delivery in the regions. She then served as Digital & Integration Manager for the Caspian region, based in Kazakhstan, where she was responsible for advancing digital transformation initiatives and integrating software, data, and subsurface workflows across geoscience and engineering domains. When she became Geosolutions Manager, her role expanded to include global leadership of geoscientists and specialists delivering advanced geophysical processing, imaging, modelling, and interpretation services, as well as driving innovation and client engagement across the Geosolutions portfolio. Elena is passionate about working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to push the boundaries of technology and deliver outstanding results for clients worldwide.