Seismic Imaging and Inversion in Applied Geophysics: Novel Methods and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1628
Special Issue Editors
Interests: exploration geophysics; applied geophysics; seismology; reservoir geophysics; rock physics; reservoir characterization; seismic inversion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing the field of seismic imaging and inversion in applied geophysics, with a focus on novel methodologies and their practical applications. While seismic imaging remains the core theme, we encourage submissions that integrate complementary geophysical techniques (e.g., electromagnetic, gravity, or machine learning approaches) to enhance subsurface characterization. Authors should emphasize the central role of seismic imaging/inversion in their work and demonstrate its contribution to resolving complex geological challenges or to improving data interpretation efficiency.
We strongly believe that contributions from leading researchers will provide critical insights to guide both academia and industry toward next-generation seismic solutions.
Submissions that bridge theoretical advancements with real-world validation (e.g., field data case studies, benchmark comparisons, or experimental-scale physical modeling) are highly valued. Methodological papers should prioritize reproducibility, while applications must clearly articulate societal or industrial impact. A key aim of this Special Issue is to examine the transformative potential of seismic imaging and inversion as a non-invasive tool for high-resolution interrogations of Earth's multi-scale subsurface systems, spanning from basin-scale tectonics to reservoir rock physics.
Prof. Dr. Xinpeng Pan
Dr. Dazhou Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- seismic full-waveform inversion (FWI)
- machine-learning-enhanced seismic imaging and inversion
- joint seismic–electromagnetic inversion
- high-resolution seismic attribute analysis
- reservoir characterization
- anisotropic seismic imaging and inversion
- fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)
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