Keke Xu | Geodesy and Geophysics | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Keke Xu | Geodesy and Geophysics | Editorial Board Member

Dean at Geodesy and Geophysics | China

Prof. Keke Xu is a distinguished scholar in satellite geodesy and geoscience applications, recognized for his influential contributions to crustal deformation research and advanced geodetic methodologies that support seismic hazard analysis and Earth system understanding. His career reflects a sustained commitment to scientific innovation, earning national recognition as an emerging leader in surveying, mapping, geographic information technology, and academic development within Henan Province. With active roles across multiple national professional committees in geodesy, navigation, seismology, and remote sensing, he contributes expertise that strengthens scientific evaluation frameworks and advances disciplinary standards. His extensive involvement as an expert reviewer for major scientific foundations and graduate education systems further demonstrates the trust placed in his judgment and technical insight. Xu’s research portfolio encompasses innovative integrations of GNSS, InSAR, elasticity modeling, and machine-learning-based geodetic time-series reconstruction, providing robust analytical tools for monitoring crustal dynamics in tectonically active regions. His representative works address multiscale deformation processes, coseismic and preseismic signals, stress transfer mechanisms, and long-term crustal evolution, offering valuable perspectives for understanding earthquake-related geophysical phenomena. He has led multiple high-level scientific projects and contributed to national research initiatives, resulting in a substantial body of SCI/EI publications and an academic monograph supported by priority funding. His achievements have been honored with prestigious national and provincial awards in surveying, mapping, satellite navigation, and scientific and technological progress, reflecting both academic excellence and practical impact. Several of his contributions have been highlighted nationally as exemplary advancements in surveying and mapping technology in higher education institutions, and his work has been showcased within major scientific innovation platforms, underscoring its significance for geophysical research and earthquake science. Xu continues to advance the frontiers of geodesy through rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership within China’s geospatial science community.

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Featured Publications

Xu, K. K. (2025). Innovative adaptive edge detection for noisy images using wavelet and Gaussian method.

Xu, K. K., & Co-authors. (2025). Monitoring water vapor variations during Super Typhoon Saola’s impact on Hong Kong using GNSS observations.

Xu, K. K., Co-authors, & Others. (2025). Noise reduction of GNSS coordinate time series based on adaptive wavelet basis optimization and an improved threshold function.

Xu, K. K., Co-authors, & Others. (2025). Crustal stability and hazard assessment along the Xinjiang–Tibet Railway by GNSS and gravity data.

Xu, K. K., & Co-author. (2025). Past century stress evolution and seismic hazards in the Haiyuan Fault in northeastern Tibetan Plateau: A case of the 2022 Menyuan MS6.9 earthquake.

Jean Yves Desire Chatellier | Tectonics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jean Yves Desire Chatellier | Tectonics | Best Researcher Award

Main Geoscientist at Tecto Sedi Integrated Inc | Canada

Dr. Jean Yves Desire Chatellier is a highly accomplished geologist with four decades of global experience in petroleum exploration, appraisal, and reservoir analysis. His expertise lies in integrating structural geology, sedimentology, geochemistry, and seismic interpretation to uncover and evaluate conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon systems. He has contributed to multiple billion-barrel discoveries and led innovative projects involving big data analytics for carbonate exploration in North America. Jean-Yves holds advanced degrees including a Doctorate in Tectonics from the University of Paris VI, a Master’s in Sedimentology from the University of Calgary, and an MBA from Henley Management College, University of West London. His career spans leadership and technical roles with major energy companies such as Shell, PDVSA, Talisman Energy, Nexen, and his own consultancy, Tecto Sedi Integrated Inc. Over the years, he has applied multidisciplinary integration across global basins—from Venezuela and the North Sea to Canada and the United States—delivering impactful results in field development and hydrocarbon prediction. His research interests include diagenetic modeling, fault system analysis, geochemical characterization of shale plays, and advanced visualization of geological and production data. A prolific author and editor, he has co-edited several landmark AAPG and CSPG publications and contributed extensively to international conferences, research committees, and industry workshops. Jean-Yves is an active member of leading professional societies including AAPG, CSPG (now CEGA), and APEGA, and has held leadership roles in research and structural geology divisions. As an educator and mentor, he has lectured widely for professional organizations and universities worldwide, promoting interdisciplinary understanding in petroleum geoscience. His ongoing work focuses on integrating emerging analytical techniques with traditional geological models to enhance exploration efficiency, reservoir prediction, and energy sustainability. Through a lifelong commitment to scientific excellence and innovation, Jean-Yves continues to shape modern petroleum geology and inspire the next generation of geoscientists.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

Chatellier, J.-Y. (2024). Fault locking and alternate fault activity revealed by simple tools and approaches — Examples from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin with implications for hydrocarbon exploration and production.

Chatellier, J.-Y., & Chatellier, M. (2021). Outcrops in Mochima National Park – Analogues to Thrust Belt Giant Oil Fields

Chatellier, J.-Y., Cheema, A., & Shahbaz, M. (2021). The use of cores, cuttings and outcrops to complement and refine our geological and structural understanding of the Banff, Exshaw and Pekisko formations

Chatellier, J.-Y., Simpson, K., Perez, R., & Tribovillard, N. (2018). Geochemically focused integrated approach to reveal reservoir characteristics linked to better Montney productivity potential.

Euzen, T., Chatellier, J.-Y., & Mort, A. (2018). Geological controls on fluid compositional variations in unconventional hybrid plays: Insight from gas geochemistry.