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Elvin Babayev

@elvinbabayev

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Geoscientist blending field expertise with machine learning to drive subsurface and digital-twin solutions.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine subsurface fieldwork with data-driven modeling, digital-twin development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the energy sector.

I am a geoscientist with over two years of hands-on experience in subsurface characterization, lithological logging, gas monitoring, and wellsite decision-making across onshore and offshore environments. I combine fieldwork rigor with quantitative methods to support reservoir and drilling operations.

My work integrates machine learning, scientific computing, and data analytics to solve geological challenges — from predictive modeling to digital-twin frameworks and Remaining Useful Life estimation for mechanical components. I have developed models using Python, neural networks, and time-series sensor data to enhance operational forecasting and maintenance.

Having contributed to industry projects and research (including internships at major energy companies and a research fellowship), I bring practical insights, petrophysical and reservoir-simulation experience, and a commitment to applying data-driven approaches to energy-sector problems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Fellow

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SISSA

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Developed scientific computing and machine learning models for energy-sector solutions, building digital twin frameworks and RUL models for mechanical components to improve operational forecasting.

Python Machine Learning Time Series Analysis Predictive Maintenance Neural Networks Data Analysis

Junior Geologist

GEOLOG Srl

Jul 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Optimized drilling operations via geological data interpretation and lithology-based logs, calibrated H2S and CH4 gas detectors, and managed wellsite sampling and laboratory preparations to support real-time drilling decisions.

Lithology Description Gas Detection Drilling Support

Geologist Intern

Eni SpA

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Created synthetic well logs to support reservoir characterization and contributed to CO2 storage feasibility studies by integrating petrophysical and reservoir simulation data to assess injection and storage capacity.

Synthetic Well Logs Utapwells Petrophysics CO2 Storage Data Integration

Petroleum Engineering Intern

SOCAR

Apr 2020 - Jul 2020 (3 months)

Performed well integrity checks and basic nodal analysis to assess production flow behavior, observed enhanced oil recovery methods, and participated in well reporting and operational meetings.

Well Integrity Production Systems Well Reporting Field Operations

Geologist Intern

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 (2 months)

Assisted sedimentary analysis and stratigraphic logging, interpreted depositional environments and facies, and supported integration of core, wireline, and regional geological data for exploration workflows.

Facies Interpretation Core Data Integration Wireline

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Perugia

Master of Science, Geology

2020 - 2022

Grade: 110 cum laude

Completed a Master of Science in Geology with high honors (110 cum laude), emphasizing geological interpretation, reservoir characterization, and CO₂ storage studies.

Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

2016 - 2020

Grade: High Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering with high honors, focusing on petroleum engineering fundamentals and field-applicable subsurface skills.