Our teaching experts

  • Peter Betts

    Peter BettsPeter Betts brings over 35 years experience in Petrophysics and its use in integrated projects from his career at Shell and, more recently, from his work as an independent petrophysical consultant. Read more >>

  • Gerhard Diephuis

    Gerhard DiephuisGerhard Diephuis brings a strong academic foundation in Geology and Geophysics, and many years of hands-on experience at Shell in the use of Seismic data for exploration and development purposes. Since 1997 he is active as independent consultant in a wide range of EP projects and training activities. Read more >>

  • Jaap Mondt

    Jaap MondtJaap Mondt has gained extensive experience in Geophysics R&D, the application of Geophysics technologies and in Geophysics training during his long career with a major E&P operator. He was also part-time professor in applied geophysics at the University of Utrecht. Read more >>

  • Ronald Hoogenboom

    Ronald HoogenboomRonald Hoogenboom brings more than 30 years experience in all aspects of Geophysics from his career with Shell. Most recently he was in charge of Shell's acquisition and processing operations in the Far East. Read more >>

  • Wiekert Visser

    Wiekert VisserWiekert Visser has over 30 years industry experience in exploration geology, with particular emphasis on the use of, and training in, Geochemistry and Seismic Stratigraphy. He was recently appointed part-time professor for the German University of Technology in Muscat, Oman (GUtech). Read more >>

  • Evert Uitentuis

    Evert UitentuisEvert Uitentuis has a a lot of experience in hands-on application of Development Geology, developed at first during a 20 year career with Shell, and more recently as a consultant. He is an excellent teacher. Read more >>

  • Evert van de Graaff

    Evert van de GraaffEvert van de Graaff brings a wealth of experience in sedimentary geology and reservoir modelling. During his 35 year career at Shell, he was a.o. running the internal training programs in these areas and performed numerous QC reviews on the subsurface aspects of field development plans. Read more >>

  • Edward van Riessen

    EdwardEdward van Riessen graduated in Geology and worked for many years at Shell as a petroleum engineer, in training, and in venture management. Read more >>

  • Jan de Jager

    Jan de JagerJan de Jager has over 30 years of experience as exploration geologist at Shell. In recent years he was responsible for the assurance of Risk and Volume assessments. He is now professor in Petroleum Geology at the University of Amsterdam and free lance exploration advisor. Read more >>

  • Rik Drenth

    Rik DrenthRik Drenth brings extensive reservoir engineering experience in both research and operations through his career with Shell. He is still active as a consultant reservoir engineer. Read more >>

  • Moe Pinesetti

    Moe PinesettiMoe Pinessetti has a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt university and gained extensive international experience in Reservoir Engineering. Read more >>

  • Dick Nieuwland

    Dick NieuwlandDick Nieuwland has PhD in Earth Sciences and many years experience as a Geologist at Shell - both in research and operational positions. He is specialised in all aspects of Structural Geology. Read more >>

  • Mia van Steenwinkel

    Mia van SteenwinkelMia van Steenwinkel has a PhD in Geology and worked initially in carbonate research, thereafter for many years in Petroleum Development Oman in both exploration and development positions. She was also a workplace learning facilitator. Mia is now working as an independent geological consultant. Read more >>

  • John Keasberry

    John KeasberryJohn Keasberry graduated in Geology and Geophysics and worked for various EP companies before setting up his own geoscience consultancy. He gained extensive training experience while employed at Shell's learning centre as course director and lecturer. Read more >>

  • Barrie Wells

    Barrie WellsBarrie Wells holds a BsC in Mathematics and Statistics and a PhD in underground stress analysis. he has specialised in Geostatistics and has his own consultancy company with many of the top oil companies as clients. Read more >>

  • Kick Kleverlaan

    Kick KleverlaanKick Kleverlaan has a PhD in sedimentology and has undertaken many sedimentological studies in basins across the world. As an independent geological consultant he is regularly running field courses for E&P companies. Read more >>

  • Peter Nederlof

    Peter NederlofPeter Nederlof is a Petroleum Geochemist with over 30 years of industry experience in Europe, North America and the Middle East. In June 2011, Peter resigned from Shell to start working as an independent consultant, his main activities are currently in Oman, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. As trainer he has been affiliated to EPTS since 2011. Read more >>

  • Bert Dijkhuis

    Bert DijkhuisFollowing a long career in Shell in operations and production engineering, Bert Dijkhuis is now part-time professor at the Petroleum Engineering department of the Technical University Delft. Read more >>

  • Manfred Eigner

    Manfred EignerManfred Eigner has a background in Chemistry and worked extensively in drilling and production operations. Since 2001 he has his own consultancy for the Oil and Gas industry. Read more >>

  • Joseph van Oudenhoven

    Joseph van OudenhovenJoseph van Oudenhoven is a civil engineer with various additional degrees in environmental sciences. He worked 25 years at Shell as an environmental advisor before starting as an independent consultant in this area. Read more >>