Pavel Golikov

Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Aramco (United States)

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Pavel Golikov is an emerging researcher at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and geophysical exploration, with a focused specialization in revolutionizing seismic data acquisition through unmanned technologies. His work addresses one of the energy industry's most persistent challenges: the high cost, logistical complexity, and human risk associated with deploying seismic sensors in remote and hazardous environments such as deserts and other hard-to-reach terrain. Golikov's most notable contribution is the development of autonomous seismic acquisition systems, most prominently the ASAD (Autonomous Seismic Acquisition Device), which has garnered 6 citations since its 2023 publication. His broader research program explores how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be deployed — individually and in coordinated groups — to execute seismic surveys with greater accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and minimized environmental footprint. His 2022 paper on autonomous flying robots for seismic exploration and subsequent work on multi-UAV coordination reflect a consistent vision of replacing labor-intensive field operations with intelligent robotic solutions. Though early in his citation trajectory, Golikov's research addresses a timely and high-impact problem, positioning him as a promising contributor to the future of autonomous geophysical surveying.