Iulian the SHM Man

Meet Iulian – "The SHM Man"

Ambitious and Driven

Iulian is a highly motivated physicist with exceptional technical and intellectual capabilities. He earned his PhD from Leiden University and mastered advanced petrophysics at Shell.

Global IRM & SHM Expertise

Recognized as Shell's Subject Matter Expert in Saturation Height Modeling (SHM), a key uncertainty impacting major projects. Integrated reservoir modeling (IRM) is his core specialty.

Continuous Learning

"Keep learning" is his mantra —self-taught in Python and constantly expanding his skill set. Iulian applies cutting-edge knowledge daily to redefine the way we do petrophysics.

Leadership & Influence

President of SPWLA (+2,500 members) and VP Technology, responsible for the 2023 symposium technical content.In addition Dutch Petrophysical Society past president and board member, leading significant Shell projects.

Innovative Researcher

Passionate about accuracy and discovery, Iulian's published research and contributions showcase his dedication to technological advancement and understanding. His curiosity and critical thinking brought clarity to a variety of topics from stress corrections to perching! Creator of the **Iulian Plot**, a tool for SHM standardization.