R. Randy Ray is the new editor of the Geophysical Corner.

Ray, a consulting geophysicist/geologist in Lakewood, Colo., specializes in integrated seismic and geologic interpretation for petroleum and coal exploration. He received a B.S. in geology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974 and a M.S. in geology from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo., in 1983.

He is a member of AAPG's Geophysical Integration Committee and is vice chairman of the 2001 AAPG annual meeting in Denver. Ray also is active in the local geological and geophysical societies and is past president of the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists.

He is the founder and co-chair of the annual RMAG/DGS 3-D Seismic Symposium -- now in its seventh year -- and said he delights in seeing 3-D seismic reveal a greater understanding of subsurface geology.

Interested in writing for the Geophysical Corner? Ray is looking for outstanding practical examples of integrating geologic interpretation with seismic data. A short article of 500 to 1,000 words with two to five color figures and captions is the preferred format. It should be targeted for an audience of geologists who want to learn more about using seismic data to understand subsurface geology.

A case history format that shows ties with well information is ideal and can include examples using seismic attributes, seismic inversion, amplitude analysis and AVO, reservoir characterization and visualization techniques.