A team of five students from the Subsurface Technologies for Sustainable Energies (STSE) program successfully completed the SEG EVOLVE training program offered by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), a rigorous international program designed for future geoscientists and energy engineers.
Guided by international mentors, SEG EVOLVE offers a hands-on experience lasting several months, closely aligned with industry practices. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams on real-world energy datasets and develop technical skills essential to careers in exploration and subsurface energy.
Composed of Andrés Barrios, Jose Gómez Ruiz, Daniela Imaña, Aysel Sadigova, and Engi Ragheb, the IFP School team participated in the “Energy Exploration” track. Using real geological data from the Gulf of Mexico, the students developed a comprehensive exploration project, ranging from seismic interpretation to volumetric assessment, including geological risk analysis.
This achievement demonstrates their ability to apply advanced knowledge in geosciences, analyze complex data, and formulate technical recommendations in a context that closely mirrors professional standards.
The team received support from Mathilde Adelinet, a Lecturer-Researcher in geophysics at IFP School’s Georesources and Energy Center.
The students will present their work at IMAGE 2026, the international conference on applied geosciences and energy, organized by the SEG, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM), from August 17 to 20, 2026, in Houston, United States.
Congratulations to Andrés, Jose, Daniela, Aysel, and Engi on this achievement, which highlights the quality of IFP School’s education, its international outlook, and its expertise in subsurface technologies supporting the energy needs of today and tomorrow!