Alina Shchepetkina
Profile
Research Group: RG2 – Earth Surface Processes
Position at IDL: Researcher
Job: Junior Researcher/Post-Doctoral Researcher
Email: ashchepetkina@fc.ul.pt
Academic Degree and field of specialization:
B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology and Exploration (Geology Honors), Gubkin State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russia, 2007
M.Sc. in Petroleum Lithology and Sedimentology, Gubkin State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russia, 2009
Ph.D. in Sedimentology and Ichnology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 2016
Scientific Informations
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9873-2650
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alina-Shchepetkina
Scientific Interests
Main Interests:
Sedimentary geology, petrography, and stratigraphy;
Neoichnology, process ichnology, trace fossils as environmental indicators;
Characterization of modern and ancient sedimentary systems, facies and facies associations;
Usage of new techniques for core characterization (SWIR hyperspectral imagery; CT and X-ray scanning; SEM; XRD; MSCL-S);
Diatom analysis for paleoenvironmental reconstructions and sea-level change
Top 10 Publications:
Chen, Q., Shchepetkina, A., Melnyk, S. and Gingras, M.K., 2021. Integrating facies analysis with dipmeter data to characterize point bars of the Lower Cretaceous McMurray Formation, Christina River, AB, Canada. Marine and Petroleum Geology, p.105449.
Shchepetkina, A., Ponce, J.J., Carmona, N.B., Mángano, M.G., Buatois, L.A., Ribas, S., and Villar Benvenuto, M.C., 2020. Sedimentological and ichnological analyses of the continental to marginal-marine Centenario Formation (Cretaceous), Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Reservoir implications. Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 119, p. 104471.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras M.K., Mángano, M.G., and Buatois, L.A., 2019. Fluvio-tidal transition zone: Terminology, sedimentological and ichnological characteristics, and significance. Earth-Science Reviews, v. 192, p. 214-235.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., Zonneveld, J-P., and Pemberton S.G., 2018. Modern observations of floccule ripples: Petitcodiac River estuary, New Brunswick, Canada. Sedimentology, v. 65 (2), p. 582-596.
Shchepetkina, A., Speta, M., Gingras, M.K., Rivard, B., and Pemberton, S.G., 2017. Hyperspectral imaging as an aid for facies analysis in massive-appearing sediments: A demonstrative case study for the middle McMurray Formation. Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology, v. 65 (2), p. 262-278.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., Zonneveld, J-P., and Pemberton, S.G., 2016. Silt- and bioclastic-rich flocs and their relationship to sedimentary structures: modern observations from the Petitcodiac River Estuary. Journal of Estuaries and Coast, v. 40 (4), p. 947-966.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., and Pemberton, S.G., 2016. Sedimentology and ichnology of the fluvial reach to inner estuary of the Ogeechee River estuary, Georgia, USA. Journal of Sedimentary Geology, v. 342, p. 202-217.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras M.K., Pemberton S.G., and MacEachern, J.A., 2016. What does the ichnological content of the middle McMurray Formation tell us? Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology, v. 64 (1), p. 24-46.
Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., Zonneveld, J-P., and Pemberton, S.G., 2016. Sedimentary fabrics of the macrotidal, mud-dominated, inner estuary to fluvio-tidal transition zone, Petitcodiac River Estuary, NB, Canada. Sedimentary Geology, v. 333, p. 147-163.
Shchepetkina, A., Herbers, D., Gingras M.K., and Pemberton S.G., 2015. The removable-cap suction corer: an inexpensive and durable device to extract unconsolidated, wet sediments. Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 85, p. 1431–1437.
Projects (10 most relevant):
Trace fossils as environmental proxies: Case studies of the Lima and Mira estuaries, Portugal (grant UIDP/50019/2020)
EduCOAST – Nature-Based Education in Coastal GeoSciences – A field station in southern Portugal (EEA and Norway grant)
CLIMARES – Long-term assessment of climate induced regime shifts in Coastal Areas (grant PTDC/CTA-GEO/28412/2017)
Books & Chapters (up to 10):
Pemberton, S.G., Shanley, K., Shchepetkina, A., and Teplyakova, M., 2007. Clastic Facies and Facies Models Manual for TNK BP. Pemberton, S.G. (ed). TNK BP, Tyumen, Russia, 111 p.
Conferences (last 15 presentations):
1. Shchepetkina, A., Ponce, J.J., Carmona, N.B., Ribas, S., and Benvenuto, M.C., 2018. Paleogeographic characterization of the lower Cretaceous Centenario Formation, Neuquén Basin, Argentina. Asociación Argentina de Sedimentología, XVI Reunión Argentina de Sedimentología, General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina.
2. Shchepetkina, A., Speta, M., Gingras, M.K., Rivard, B., and Pemberton, S.G., 2018. Hyperspectral imaging of the middle McMurray Formation: an aid in facies analysis. International Association of Sedimentologists, 20th Sedimentological Congress ISC 2018, Quebec City, QC.
3. Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., and Pemberton, S.G., 2016. Sedimentological and Ichnological Characteristics of the Inner Estuary, Fluvio-Tidal Transition and Riverine Reach of the Ogeechee River Estuary, GA, USA. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Search and Discovery Article #90259.
4. Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., Zonneveld, J-P., and Pemberton, S.G., 2015. Sedimentary Fabrics of the Inner Estuary and Fluvio-Tidal Transition Zone of the Petitcodiac River Estuary, NB, Canada. CSPG CSEG CWLS Core Conference, 2015, v. 2015.
5. Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., Zonneveld, J-P., and Pemberton, S.G., 2014. Clay and silt flocculation at the Petitcodiac River Estuary, New Brunswick, Canada. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 46, no. 6, p. 769.
6. Shchepetkina, A., 2014. The sedimentological and ichnological characteristics of the mud-dominated fluvio-tidal deposits, the Petitcodiac River Estuary, NB, Canada. AAPG Bulletin, v. 98, p. 184-185.
7. Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., and Pemberton, S.G., 2013. The sedimentological and ichnological characteristics of the mud-dominated fluvio-tidal deposits, the Petitcodiac River Estuary, NB, Canada. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Search and Discovery Article #90183.
8. Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., and Pemberton, S.G., 2013. Sedimentological and Ichnological Analysis of the McMurray IHS (Kearl Area). American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Search and Discovery Article # 50842.
9. Hodgson, C., Timmer, E., Shchepetkina, A., Gingras, M.K., and Pemberton, S.G., 2013. Intertidal animal-sediment interactions of the outer-middle to exposed spit regions of Netarts Bay, Oregon, USA. Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs, v. 45, no. 7, p. 540.
10. Shchepetkina, A., 2009. Facies models of the northwestern part of the Caspian Sea. 63rd International Students Conference “Oil and Gas”, Moscow, Russia, Program and Abstracts.
11. Shchepetkina, A., 2007. Distinct features of oil- and gas-containing deposits in deltaic sedimentary environments. 61st International Students Conference “Oil and Gas”, Moscow, Russia, Program and Abstracts.
12. Shchepetkina, A., 2007. A study of clastic depositional environments using core and tailings data, Sakhalin Island, Russia. 61st International Students Conference “Oil and Gas”, Moscow, Russia, Program and Abstracts.
Awards:
2019: Best paper “Modern observations of floccule ripples: Petitcodiac River estuary, New Brunswick, Canada” by the Editorial Board of Sedimentology
2015: Queen Elizabeth II Doctoral Scholarship, University of Alberta. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (U of A) and funded by the Government of Alberta. The scholarship rewards the high level of achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta.
2015: Best Student Poster and Presentation Award, CSPG Core Conference, Calgary
2012–2015: President’s Doctoral Prize of Distinction, University of Alberta. A Top-Up award given to students registered full-time in a doctoral degree program who have won one of the eligible major doctoral-level scholarships (e.g., Vanier CGS).
2011–2015: University of Alberta Recruitment Doctoral Scholarship. Awarded annually to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students. Award is given to superior students at the doctoral level who have the potential to contribute to the University of Alberta’s community and research.
2014: GSA Rocky Mountain Section Student Travel Grant
2014: GSA/ExxonMobil Bighorn Basin Field Award. Awarded annually by GSA and Exxon Mobil and represents an all-inclusive field seminar in the Bighorn Basin of north-central Wyoming, which emphasizes multi-disciplinary integrated basin analysis.
2014: Graduate Student Scholarly Conference Travel Award, University of Alberta
2013: John Teagle Memorial Grant, AAPG Grants-In-Aid. Awarded annually to US and non-US graduate students. Grants range from $500 to $3,000 and are applied to expenses directly related to the thesis work, such as fieldwork and laboratory analyses
2013: Graduate Student Scholarly Conference Travel Award, University of Alberta
2012: AAPG Canada Region Imperial Barrel Award Competition (team leader)
2011: Vanier CGS Award Nominee, Faculty of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
2007–2009: National Academic Scholarship, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas. Awarded to master students with academic and research excellence. Recipients must have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.8 in each of the Fall/Winter academic sessions of their program. The scholarships are funded by the Federal Government of the Russian Federation.
2007–2008: Dr. M. Charygin Scholarship, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas. Awarded annually to top-performing students engaged in their MSc or PhD program by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (Gubkin State University). Awards are funded by the Federal Government of the Russian Federation.
2007–2008: Lukoil grant. Awarded by the Lukoil Company as a personal scholarship to the outstanding university students from the oil and gas universities.
2007: Best Student Presentation Award from Statoil (English section), 61st International Students Conference “Oil and Gas”, Moscow, Russia
2007: Best Student Presentation Award (Geological section), 61st International Students Conference “Oil and Gas”, Moscow, Russia
2006–2007: Undergraduate Student Association Scholarship, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.
2003–2007: National Academic Scholarship, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas. Awarded to full-time undergraduate students with superior academic and research achievements in the Faculty of Geology. Recipients must have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.8 in each of the Fall/Winter academic sessions of their program. The scholarships are funded by the Federal Government of the Russian Federation.
2003: Silver medal upon High School graduation, Samara, Russia