Mike’s primary interests lie in methods for using measurements of seismic anisotropy to characterise reservoirs. Another key area of research is in passive seismic monitoring and microseismity.
Seismic Images of Rock Fractures 
New Directions in Salt Imaging 
Integrated Petroleum Engineering, Geomechanics and Geophysics (IPEGG)
- Bristol University Microseismicity Projects (BUMPS)
- Geomechanics-seismic model for improvement of lifecycle performance of tight gas sand reservoirs (GESER)
- Improved hydraulic fracture stimulation of tight gas reservoirs (FRACGAS)
- Seismic Anisotropy as an Indicator of Lithology (SAIL)
Mike’s research interests cover pure and applied seismology, with connections to mineral physics, geodynamics and engineering. Current research concentrates on the nature of the core-mantle boundary, continental cratons, continental rifting, mid-ocean ridges, and subduction zones. He has led seismic field experiments in a range of geologic settings.
Techniques developed to study wave propagation in the deep Earth have also been applied to his research in exploration seismology. His interests lie in microseismicity and passive seismic monitoring, rock-fracture characterization, and linked geophysics, geomechanics and fluid-flow modelling. He has managed a number of large industry-funded consortia.
J-Michael Kendall 