Jeff Roth
About Jeff Roth
Jeff Roth is a Sr. Exploration Geophysicist at ExxonMobil, specializing in velocity model building and depth uncertainty analysis, with a background in geology and geophysics education.
Title
Jeff Roth holds the position of Sr. Exploration Geophysicist at ExxonMobil.
Company
Jeff Roth is currently employed at ExxonMobil, where he has been working since 2008 in the Houston, Texas area.
Previous Employment
Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Jeff Roth worked as a Geologists' Assistant at Geologistics, Inc. for 5 months from 2007 to 2008. Before that, he served as a Geology Technician at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, for 2 years from 2002 to 2004.
Education in Geophysics
Jeff Roth pursued higher education in geophysics, earning an M.S. degree from Arizona State University between 2004 and 2006. He also attended Penn State University from 2002 to 2003, and completed his B.S. degree in Geology from Dickinson College, where he studied from 1997 to 2001.
Specializations and Expertise
Jeff Roth specializes in velocity model building and depth uncertainty analysis in his geophysical work. He is responsible for recommending seismic data purchases and performs direct hydrocarbon indicator/AVO analysis to identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs. Additionally, his work involves microseismic monitoring, which is often related to hydraulic fracturing.
Role in Education and Training
Within his role at ExxonMobil, Jeff Roth is involved in the instruction of geophysics concepts, indicating his participation in educational and training activities within the company.