Professor of Geophysics

Director of the Consortium for Electromagnetic Modeling and Inversion (CEMI)

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Theoretical and Applied Geophysics
Electromagnetic Methods

M.Sc. Geophysics, 1968, Moscow Gubkin State University of Oil and Gas
M.Sc. Mathematics, 1969, Moscow State University.
Ph.D. Physics and Mathematics, 1970, Moscow State University
Doctor of Sciences, Physics and Mathematics, 1978, Moscow State University

Honorary Gauss Professor, Gettingen Academy of Sciences, Germany.

Fellow, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences

Fellow, Electromagnetics Academy, USA

Honorary Professor of China National Center of Geological Exploration Technology

Member

• Society of Exploration Geophysicists
• American Geophysical Union
• Australian Society of Exploration Geophysics

E-mail: mzhdanov@mines.utah.edu
Tel: (801) 581-7750
FAX: (801) 581-7065

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Major Publications (monographs)

Zhdanov, M.S. & Shraibman, V.I., 1973, Correlation methods of the separation of geophysical anomalies: Nedra, Moscow, 128 p.p. (in Russian).

Shraibman, V.I., Zhdanov, M.S. & Vitvitsky, O.V., 1977, Correlation methods of the transformation and interpretation of geophysical anomalies: Nedra, Moscow, 236 p.p. (in Russian).

Berdichevsky, M.N. & Zhdanov, M.S., 1981, Interpretation of the anomalies of the transient electromagnetic field of the Earth: Nedra, Moscow, 327 p.p. (in Russian).

Znamensky, V.V., Zhdanov, M.S. & Petrov, L.P., 1981, Geophysical methods in prospecting and well-logging (First Edition): Nedra, Moscow, 320 p.p. (in Russian).

Zhdanov, M.S., 1984, Cauchy integral analogs in the geophysical field theory. Nauka, Moscow, 336 pp.

Berdichevsky, M.N. & Zhdanov, M.S., 1984, Advanced theory of deep geomagnetic sounding. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 408 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S., 1986, Electrical prospecting. Nedra, Moscow, 316 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S., 1988, Integral transforms in geophysics. Springer - Verlag, Heidelberg, 367 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S., Matusevich, V.Yu. and Frenkel, M.A. 1988, Seismic and electromagnetic migration. Nauka, Moscow, 376 pp.

Berdichevsky, M.N., Zhdanova, O.N., & Zhdanov, M.S., 1989, Marine deep geoelectricity: Nauka, Moscow, 90 p.p. (in Russian).

Zhdanov, M.S., Varentsov, Iv. M., Golubev, N.G. & Krylov, V.A., 1990, Methods of modeling of electromagnetic fields: Nauka, Moscow, 200 p.p. (in Russian).

Dmitriev, V.I., Zhdanov, M.S., Morozov, V.A., Nikitin, A.A. & Brusnetsov, H.P., 1990, Computation mathematics and techniques in exploration geophysics: Nedra, Moscow, 498 p.p. (in Russian).

Znamensky, V.V. , Zhdanov, M.S., and Petrov, L.P., 1991, Geophysical methods in prospecting and well-logging, (Second Edition): Nedra, Moscow, 320 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S. & Spichak, V.V., 1992, Mathematical modeling of electromagnetic fields in three-dimensional inhomogeneous media. Nauka, Moscow, 188 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S. & Keller, G., 1994, The Geoelectrical Methods in Geophysical Exploration, Elsevier, Amsterdam - London - New York - Tokyo, 873 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S. 2002, Geophysical inverse theory and regularization problems: Elsevier, Amsterdam - New York - Tokyo, 628 pp.

Zhdanov, M. S. & Wannamaker, P.E., Eds, 2002,Three-dimensional electromagnetics: Elsevier, Amsterdam - New York - Tokyo, 290 pp.

Refereed journal papers published in 1994-2008:

Zhdanov, M.S. & Tjan, T., 1994, Migration by analytic continuation through a variable background medium: Journal of Seismic Exploration, 3, 283-297.

Zhdanov, M.S., Traynin, P., Portniaguine, O., & Mac Lean, H.D., 1995, Time domain electromagnetic migration in INEL RWMC Cold Test Pit characterization: Proceedings of SAGEEP'95, Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society, 919-924.

Zhdanov, M.S., Traynin, P. & Portniaguine O., 1995, Resistivity imaging by time domain electromagnetic migration (TDEMM), Exploration Geophysics, 25, 186- 194.

Zhdanov, M.S., Traynin P. & Booker, J.R., 1996, Underground imaging by frequency domain electromagnetic migration: Geophysics, v.61, 666-682.

Zhdanov, M.S. & Fang Sh., 1996, Quasi linear approximation in 3D electromagnetic modeling: Geophysics, v.61, 646-665.

Zhdanov, M.S & Fang Sh., 1996, 3D quasi linear electromagnetic inversion: Radio Science, 31, 4, 741-754.

Traynin, P., Zhdanov, M.S., Nyquist, J., Beard, L., and Doll, W., 1996, A new approach to interpretation of airborne magnetic and electromagnetic data: Proceedings of SAGEEP 96, Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society.

Zhdanov, M.S., and Portniaguine., O., 1997, Time domain electromagnetic migration in the solution of the inverse problems: Geophysical Journal International, 131, 293-309.

Zhdanov, M.S., and Traynin P., 1997, Migration versus inversion in electromagnetic imaging technique: Journal of Geomagnetism and Geoelectricity, 49,No. 11-12, 1415-1437.

De Lugao, P., Portniaguine O., and Zhdanov, M.S., 1997, Fast and stable two- dimensional inversion of magnetotelluric data: Journal of Geomagnetism and Geoelectricity, 49, No. 11-12, 1437-1454.

Zhdanov, M.S. and Fang S., 1997, Quasi-linear series in 3-D electromagnetic modeling: Radio Science, 32, No. 6, 2167-2188.

Johnson, A., Borup, D., Wiskin, J., Berggren, M., Zhdanov, M., Bunch, K., and Eidens, R., 1997, Application of inverse scattering and other refraction corrected methods to environmental imaging with acoustic or electromagnetic energy: Next generation environmental models and computational methods, SIAM, Philadelphia, 295-312.

Zhdanov, M.S., Varentsov I.M., Weaver, J. T., Golubev N.G., and & Krylov V.A., 1997, Special issue, Methods for modeling electromagnetic fields: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 37, N0s 3-4, 131-273.

Zhdanov, M.S., 1998, Advanced modeling and inversion technologies for high-resolution electromagnetic methods: Proceedings of the 4th SEGJ International Symposium, Tokyo, 15-20.

Portniaguine O. & Zhdanov, M.S., 1999, Parameter estimation method in the solution of multi-dimensional geo-electromagnetic inverse problems: Three- dimensional Electromagnetics, ed. By M. Oristaglio and B. Spies, 1999, Geophys. Devel. Ser., No. 7, Soc. Explor. Geophys., Tulsa, 724 pp.

Zhdanov, M.S. & Fang Sh., 1999, 3D quasi-linear electromagnetic modeling and inversion: Three-dimensional Electromagnetics, ed. By M. Oristaglio and B. Spies, 1999, Geophys. Devel. Ser., No. 7, Soc. Explor. Geophys., Tulsa, 724 pp.

Portniaguine O., and Zhdanov, M.S., 1999, Focusing geophysical inversion images: Geophysics, 64, No. 3, 874-887.

Zhdanov, O. N., and Zhdanov, M. S., 1999, Methods for the analysis and interpretation of the sea floor electromagnetic fields: Deep Electromagnetic Exploration, Springer-Verlag, Narosa Publishing House, 248-259.

Zhdanov, M. S., 1999, Electromagnetic migration: Deep Electromagnetic Exploration, Springer-Verlag, Narosa Publishing House, 283-298.

Tartaras, E., Zhdanov, M. S., Wada, K., Saito, A., and Hara, T., 2000, Fast imaging of TDEM data based on S-inversion: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 43, No. 1, 15-32.

Zhdanov, M. S., and Hursan, G., 2000, 3-D electromagnetic inversion based on quasi-analytical approximation: Inverse Problems, 16, 1297-1322.

Zhdanov, M. S., Dmitriev, V,I,. Fang, Sh., and Hursan, G., 2000, Quasi-analytical approximation and series in 3D electromagnetic modeling: Geophysics, 65, 1746-1757.

Zhdanov, M. S., Fang, S., and G. Hursan, 2000, Electromagnetic inversion using quasi-linear approximation: Geophysics, 65, 1501-1513.

Pavlov, D. A. and Zhdanov, M. S., 2001, Analysis and interpretation of anomalous conductivity and magnetic permeability effects in time domain electromagnetic data. Part I: Numerical modeling: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 46, 4, 217-233.

Zhdanov, M. S., and Pavlov, D. A., 2001, Analysis and interpretation of anomalous conductivity and magnetic permeability effects in time domain electromagnetic data. Part II: Sµ-inversion: Journal of Applied Geophysics, 46, 4, 235-248.

Zhdanov, M. S., Kennedy, W. D., & Peksen, E., 2001, Foundations of tensor induction well-logging: Petrophysics, 42, 588-610.

Cheryauka, A. B., Sato, M., and Zhdanov, M.S., 2001, Induction logging with directional coil polarizations: modeling and resolution analysis, Petrophysics, v. 42, no.3.

Zhdanov, M., Kennedy, W. D., Cheryauka, A., and Peksen, E., 2001, Principles of the Tensor Induction Well-Logging in a Deviated Well in an Anisotropic Medum, 42nd Annual SPWLA Symposium, Houston.

Cheryauka, A. B., and Zhdanov, M. S., 2001, Fast modeling of a tensor induction tool response in a horizontal well in inhomogeneous anisotropic formations, 42nd SPWLA Symposium, Houston.

Zhdanov, M. S., & Tartaras, E., 2002, Inversion of multi-transmitter 3-D electromagnetic data based on the localized quasi-linear approximations: Geophysical Journal International, 148, No. 3, 506-519.

Hursan, G., and M. S. Zhdanov, 2002, Contraction integral equation method in 3-D electromagnetic modeling: Radio Science, No. 6, 1089.

Mehanee S., & Zhdanov, M. S., 2002, Magnetotelluric inversion of blocky geoelectrical structures using the minimum support method: Journal of Geophysical Research, Solid earth, 107, No. B4, 10/1029/2001JB000191.

Portniaguine O., & Zhdanov, M. S., 2002, 3-D focusing inversion of electromagnetic data: Three Dimensional Electromagnetics, Eds. Zhdanov M. S., & Wannamaker, P. E., Elsevier, 173-192.

Zhdanov, M. S., Portniaguine O., & Hursan, G., 2002, Compression in 3-D EM integral equation electromagnetic modeling: Three Dimensional Electromagnetics, Eds. Zhdanov M. S., & Wannamaker, P. E., Elsevier, 21-42.

Cheryauka, A., Zhdanov, M. S., & Sato, M., 2002, Nonlinear approximations for electromagnetic scattering from electrical and magnetic inhomogeneities: Three Dimensional Electromagnetics, Eds. Zhdanov M. S., & Wannamaker, P. E., Elsevier, 65-84.

Zhdanov, M. S., Pavlov, D., & Ellis, R., 2002, Localized S-inversion of time domain electromagnetic data: Geophysics, 67, No. 4, 1115-1125.

Portniaguine O., & Zhdanov, M. S., 2002, 3-D magnetic inversion with data compression and image focusing: Geophysics, 67, No. 5, 1532-1541.

Peksen, E. & Zhdanov, M. S., 2002, Apparent resistivity correction for tensor induction well logging in a deviated well in an anisotropic medium: Petrophysics, 44, 196-204.

Zhdanov, M. S. and Yoshioka, K, 2003, Cross-well electromagnetic imaging in three dimensions: Exploration Geophysics, 34, No. 1&2, 34-40.

Zhdanov, M. S., Tartaras, E. and Gribenko, A., 2004, Fast 3-D imaging from a single borehole using tensor induction logging data: Petrophysics, 45, No. 2, 167-178.

Zhdanov, M. S., Ellis, R. and Mukherjee, S. 2004, 3-D regularized focusing inversion of gravity gradient tensor component data: Geophysics, 69, No. 4., 925-937.

Zhdanov, M. S., and Tolstaya, E., 2004, Minimum support nonlinear parameterization in the solution of 3-D magnetotelluric inverse problem: Inverse Problems, 20, No 3, 937 - 952.

Zhdanov, M. S. and Chernyavskiy, A., 2004, Three-dimensional inversion of the frequency domain helicopter-borne electromagnetic data: Inverse Problems, 20, S233-S256.

Mehanee, S., and Zhdanov, M. S., 2004, A quasi-analytical boundary condition for 3-D finite difference electromagnetic modeling: Radio Science, 39, RS6014.

Yoshioka, K. and Zhdanov, M. S., 2005, Three-dimensional nonlinear regularized inversion of the induced polarization data based on the Cole–Cole model: Physics of the earth and Planetary Interiors, 150, 29-43.

Zhdanov, M. S., 2005, Rapid solutions of 3-D EM inverse problems: Electromagnetic Study of the Earth’s Interrior, Ed. Spichak, V. V., Nauchnyi Mir, Moscow, 76-90.

Ueda, T., and Zhdanov, M. S., 2006, Fast numerical modeling of multitransmitter electromagnetic data using multigrid quasi-linear approximation: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing: 44, No. 4.

Zhdanov, M. S., Vignoly, G., and Ueda, T., 2006, Sharp boundary inversion in crosswell traveltime tomography: J. Geophys. Eng. 3 122-134 doi:10.1088/1742-2132/3/2/003

Zhdanov, M. S., Lee, S. K., and Yoshioka, K., 2006, Integral equation method for 3D modeling of electromagnetic fields in complex structures with inhomogeneous background conductivity: Geophysics, 71, No. 6, G333-G345.

Zhdanov, M. S. and Tolstaya, E., 2006, A novel approach to the model appraisal and resolution analysis of regularized geophysical inversion: Geophysics, 71, No. 6, R79-R90.

Gribenko, A. and Zhdanov, M. S., 2007, Rigorous 3D inversion of marine CSEM data based on the integral equation method: Geophysics, 72, No. 2, WA73-WA84.

Zhdanov, M. S., Dmitriev, V. I., and Gribenko, A, 2007, Integral Electric Current Method in 3-D Electromagnetic Modeling for Large Conductivity Contrast: IEEE Transactions onGeoscience and Remote Sensing: 45, No. 5.

Cox, L. H., and Zhdanov, M. S., 2008, Advanced Computational Methods of Rapid and Rigorous 3-D Inversion of Airborne Electromagnetic Data: Communications in Computational Physics, Vol. 3, No. 1, 160-179.

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