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Dr. Ali Adel Ali Mahmoud

Researcher, CIPR

Dr. Mahmoud joined the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) as a Researcher in 2026. His research focuses on drilling fluids, flow assurance, and subsurface energy systems, with particular emphasis on high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) environments.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2013

Research Interests

  • Drilling Fluids
  • Well Integrity
  • Geothermal Drilling
  • Flow Assurance
  • Subsurface Energy Systems

Selected Publications

  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Cementing technologies for CO2 and hydrogen wells: A critical review of degradation mechanisms, advanced materials, and long-term well integrity, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2026.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Elkatatny, S., Advances in drilling fluid technology: Recent innovations, performance enhancements, and future trends in high-performance and eco-friendly formulations, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2025.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Elkatatny, S., Application of organoclays in oil-based drilling fluids: A review, ACS Omega, 2023.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Al-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., A comprehensive review of flow assurance in the energy transition: flow loop platforms and AI-driven solutions for hydrogen, CO2, and ammonia transport, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2025.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) in Flow Assurance: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Research Directions, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2026.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Elkatatny, S., A two-organoclay formulation approach for enhanced performance of oil-based drilling fluids, Petroleum, 2026.
  • Mahmoud, A. A., Gajbhiye, R., Elkatatny, S., Investigating the efficacy of novel organoclay as a rheological additive for enhancing the performance of oil-based drilling fluids, Scientific Reports, 2024

Awards & Honors

  • Doctoral Scholarship, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, 2020.
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