CPG

Dr. Redha H. Al Ibrahim


Location: Bldg. CPG-TC (DTV - 248), Rm. 112

Dr. Redha H. Al Ibrahim

Researcher, CIPR

Redha Al Ibrahim is a researcher at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM). His research is centered on the development and implementation of advanced laser-based instrumentation for material and energy-related studies, with a strong focus on ultrafast and time-resolved spectroscopy. His work involves the design, optimization, and operation of experimental optical setups for Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence, fluorescence, and nonlinear optical measurements, alongside high-energy and ultrafast laser systems, and advanced imaging systems. Through advancing CIPR’s laser characterization and imaging capabilities, his research aims to enable high-resolution probing of complex materials, catalytic systems, and petroleum-relevant media, supporting fundamental understanding and applied research in the center.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
  • B.S., Optics, University of Rochester,Rochester,NY, USA

Research Interests

  • Ultrafast Spectroscopy
  • Quantum optics
  • Advanced Imaging
  • High energy lasers
  • Raman spectroscopy
  • Structured light applications

Selected Publications

  • “Formation time optimization and evaluation of nanoporous GaN as an optically active medium for device applications.” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 197 (2025): 109696.
  • “Electronic and structural characteristics of a polycrystalline IrO2: Li/(100)-oriented Si pn heterojunction.” Optical Materials Express 15.2 (2025): 142-151.
  • “Design and Implementation of a Perfect Optical Vortex Sorter Using a Binary Dammann Grating.” IEEE Photonics Journal 16.1 (2024): 1-6.
  • “Binary Grating and Deep Learning for Phase Reconstruction: Enhancing Normal Camera Imaging.” 2023 IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC). IEEE, 2023.
  • “Compact, low-cost, and low-crosstalk orbital angular momentum sorter based on binary grating.” Optics & Laser Technology 167 (2023): 109744.
  • “Optical image rotation based on orbital angular momentum decomposition and combination.” Journal of Optics 24.11 (2022): 115605
  • “Optical Wavefront Detection: A Beginner Tutorial.” Digital Encyclopedia of Applied Physics,(2021) 1-21.

Awards & Honors

  • Doctoral Scholarship, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, 2020.
  • Masters Scholarship, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, 2018.

Location: Bldg. CPG-TC (DTV) 248, Rm. 115

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.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-3688
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1052

Dr. Ahmad Akanbi Adewunmi

Engineer II, CIPR

Dr. Adewunmi is an active researcher at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research, the research hub of the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences at KFUPM. His area of research includes enhanced oil recovery, polymer gel design for water control in the petroleum industry, emulsion technology and nano-materials for diverse applications.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, 2017.
  • M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, 2011.
  • B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Nigeria, 2006.

Research Interests

Polymer rheology, polymer gels design for water control in oil mature oil fields, nanotechnology application in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), fluids characterization for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications, and polymer characterization/nanocomposites/materials.

Selected Publications

  • A. Adewunmi., Selvin. T. P., Abdulhadi A. A., De. S. K., and Muataz A. A., “Effect of Modified and Non Modified Carbon Nanotubes on the Rheological Behavior of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Nanocomposite”, Journal of Nanomaterials, vol. 2013, Article ID 731860, DOI:10.1155/2013/731860.
  • A. Adewunmi., Suzylawati Ismail., and Abdullah. S. Sultan., “Study on strength and gelation time of polyacrylamide/polyethyleneimine composite gels reinforced with coal fly ash for water shut-off treatment”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, DOI:10.1002/app.41392.
  • A. Adewunmi., Suzylawati Ismail., and Abdullah. S. Sultan., “Laboratory scale study on rheological behavior, morphological and structural properties of crosslinked polyacrylamide composite hydrogels embedded with date seed powder”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, DOI:10.1002/app.42110.
  • Ahmad. A. Adewunmi., suzylawati Ismail., and Abdullah. S. Sultan., “Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Nanocomposite Hydrogels Developed for Various Applications: A Critical Review”, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, DOI: 10.1007/s10904-016-0379-6.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-2317
Fax: +966 (013) 860-2595

Location: PEGTC, Rm. 117

Ali Fouad Al Alwan

Senior Project Engineer, CIPR

Ali joined our Petroleum department in 2016. He is an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. He is currently working as a Safety Officer, for the college of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences.

Educational Qualification

  • B.Sc., Petroleum Engineering – KFUPM – 2011.

Awards & Honors

  • Graduated with Honors degree.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-3917
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: PEGTC, Rm. 221

Dr. Sivabalan S. Vijayalakshmi

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. 2016.
  • M.S., Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India. 2010.
  • B.S., Chemistry, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, India. 2008.

Research Interests

  • Flow assurance
  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Rheology of complex fluids
  • Interfacial phenomenon.

Selected Publications

  • Velusamy, S., Sakthivel, S., and Sangwai, J. S. (2017). Effect of Imidazolium-based Ionic Liquids on the Interfacial Tension of the Alkane-Water System and its Influence on the Wettability Alteration of the Quartz under Saline Condition through Contact Angle Measurements. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 56, 13521-13534. (ACS publication).
  • Velusamy, S., Sakthivel, S. and Sangwai, J. S. (2017). Effects of Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids on the Rheological Behavior of Heavy Crude Oil under High-Pressure and High-Temperature Conditions, Energy Fuels. 31, 8765-8775 (ACS publication).
  • Velusamy, S., Sakthivel, S., Neelakantan, L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2017). Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids as an Anti-corrosive Agent for Completion Fluid Design, J. Earth Sci., In Press. 28 (5), 949-961. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12583-017-0780-2. (Springer Publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Nair, V., Sharma, T. and Sangwai, J. S. (2017). Interfacial Tension of Crude Oil-Water System with Imidazolium and Lactam-based Ionic Liquids and Their Evaluation for Enhanced Oil Recovery under High Saline Environment, Fuel. 191, 239-250 (Elsevier publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2016). Effect of alkyl ammonium ionic liquids on the interfacial tension of the crude oil-water system and their use for the enhanced oil recovery using ionic liquid-polymer flooding. Energy Fuels. 30, 2514-2523. (ACS publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2016). Spectroscopic investigations to understand the enhanced dissolution of heavy crude oil in the presence of lactam, alkyl ammonium and hydroxyl ammonium based ionic liquids. J. Mol. Liq. 221, 323-332 (Elsevier publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2015). Use of aromatic ionic liquids in the reduction of surface phenomena of crude oil-water system and their synergism with brine. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 54, 968-978. (ACS publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2015). Adsorption of aliphatic ionic liquids at low waxy crude oil-water interfaces and the effect of brine. Colloids Surf., A. 468 62-75. (Elsevier publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2015). Synergistic effect of lactam, ammonium and hydroxyl ammonium based ionic liquids with and without NaCl on the surface phenomena of crude oil/water system. Fluid Phase Equilib. 398, 80-97. (Elsevier publication).
  • Velusamy, S., Sakthivel, S., Gardas, R.L. and Sangwai, J.S. (2015). Substantial enhancement of heavy crude oil dissolution in low waxy crude oil in the presence of ionic liquid, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 54, 7999-8009. (ACS publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2014). Eco-efficient and green method for the enhanced dissolution of aromatic crude oil sludge using ionic liquids. RSC Advances. 4, 31007-31018. (RSC publication).
  • Sakthivel, S., Velusamy, S., Gardas, R. L. and Sangwai, J. S. (2014). Experimental investigation on the effect of aliphatic ionic liquids on the solubility of heavy crude oil using UV-Visible, FT-IR, and 13C-NMR spectroscopy. Energy Fuels. 28, 6151-6162. (ACS publication).

Awards & Honors

  • Received Shri. J. C. Bose Patent award for the invention of “Composition and process for enhanced oil recovery” on 23rd July 2016.
  • Presented paper at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, 28-30 September 2015, Houston, Texas, USA, titled “Nature friendly application of ionic liquids for dissolution enhancement of heavy crude oil”
Tel: +966 (013) 860-1996
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: PEGTC, 248

Dr. Wei Yu

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Wei Yu is a postdoctoral researcher in CIPR at KFUPM. He received his Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University in Thermal Engineering. He worked as an associate researcher in Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy in Columbia University from 2016-2018. He is working on CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including nanomaterials for CO2 chemisorption, microencapsulated solvents for CO2 capture, and enhanced oil recovery.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. Zhejiang University, China, 2014-2019
  • Columbia University, USA, Assistant researcher, 2016-2018
  • B.S. Nanjing Normal University, China, 2010-2014

Research Interests

  • CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Microfluidic application in energy field
  • Liquid nano-absorbents for CO2 capture (nanofluids and NOHMs)

Selected Publications

  • Yu W, Wang T, Park A H A, et al. Review of liquid nano-absorbents for enhanced CO2 capture[J]. Nanoscale, 2019, 11(37): 17137-17156.
  • Wang T, Yu W*, Le Moullec Y, et al. Solvent regeneration by novel direct non-aqueous gas stripping process for post-combustion CO2 capture[J]. Applied Energy, 2017, 205: 23-32.
  • Wang T, Yu W, Liu F, et al. Enhanced CO2 absorption and desorption by monoethanolamine (MEA)-based nanoparticle suspensions[J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2016, 55(28): 7830-7838.
  • Wang T, Yu W, Fang M, et al. Wetted‐wall column study on CO2 absorption kinetics enhancement by additive of nanoparticles[J]. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 2015, 5(5): 682-694.
  • Yu W, Wang T, Fang M X, et al. CO 2 Absorption/Desorption Enhanced by Nanoparticles in Post-combustion CO 2 Capture[C]//International Symposium on Coal Combustion. Springer, Singapore, 2015: 591-596.
  • Wang D, Yu W, Gao M, et al. A 3D microfluidic device for carbon capture microcapsules production[C]//2018 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). IEEE, 2018: 1193-1196.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-7444
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 2031

Dr. Amjed Mohammed Hassan

Research Engineer III, CIPR

Dr. Amjed Hassan joined the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR) in September 2023 as a Research Engineer III in the Petrophysics group, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Dr. Hassan filed several patents and published 90+ articles in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Hassan serves as editor and reviewer for several ISI journals. He has won SPE, SPWLA, and KFUPM research contests. Also, He received 12+ awards from Schlumberger company, SPWLA, and SPE. Dr. Hassan is an active member of the SPE, SPWLA, EAGE, and DGS societies.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2020
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 2011

Research Interests

  • Petrophysics
  • Unconventional recourses development
  • Rock-Fluids interactions
  • Formation damage

Selected Publications

  • Oshaish, A., Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., El-Husseiny, A., Al-Ofi, S. and Al-Yaseri, A., 2022. Evaluating the rock wettability using multi-frequency dielectric measurements: A review on the fundamental concept and experimental approach. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Bageri, B.S., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M.S., Barri, A. and Hussein, I. A., 2020. Applications of Chelating Agents in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry: A Review. Energy & Fuels.
  • Isah, A., Arif, M., Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M. and Iglauer, S., 2022. Fluid–rock interactions and its implications on EOR: Critical analysis, experimental techniques and knowledge gaps. Energy Reports.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M. and Patil, S., 2021. Impact of Chelating Agent Salt Type on the Enhanced Oil Recovery from Carbonate and Sandstone Reservoirs. Applied Sciences.
  • Chan, S.A., Hassan, A.M., Usman, M., Humphrey, J.D., Alzayer, Y. and Duque, F., 2021. Total organic carbon (TOC) quantification using artificial neural networks: Improved prediction by leveraging XRF data. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Al-Majed, A., Elsayed, M., Al-Nakhli, A. and BaTaweel, M., 2020. Performance analysis of thermochemical fluids in removing the gas condensate from different gas formations. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering.
  • Hassan, A.M. and Al-Hashim, H.S., 2020. Surface charge study of EDTA interaction with carbonate rock during chelating agent flooding. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 191, p.107163.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Al-Majed, A., Alawi, M.B., Elkatatny, S., BaTaweel, M. and Al-Nakhli, A., 2019. Gas condensate treatment: A critical review of materials, methods, field applications, and new solutions. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 177, pp.602-613

Extended Publications (+)

  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Al-Majed, A., Alade, O., Mokheimer, E.M. and Al-Nakhli, A., 2021. New Treatment for Improving the Productivity of Shale Reservoirs Using Thermochemical Fluids. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 143(8), p.083003.
  • Hassan, A., Sanuade, O.A. and Olaseeni, O.G., 2021. Prediction of physico-mechanical properties of intact rocks using artificial neural network. Acta Geophysica, pp.1-20.
  • Tariq, Z., Hassan, A., Waheed, U.B., Mahmoud, M., Al-Shehri, D., Abdulraheem, A. and Mokheimer, E.M., 2021. A Data-Driven Machine Learning Approach to Predict the Natural Gas Density of Pure and Mixed Hydrocarbons. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 143(9), p.092801.
  • Hassan, A., Aljawad, M.S. and Mahmoud, M., 2021. An Artificial Intelligence-Based Model for Performance Prediction of Acid Fracturing in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs. ACS omega.
  • Hassan, A., Abdulraheem, A. and Awadh, M., 2021. New approach to evaluate the performance of highly deviated water injection wells using artificial neural network. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 196, p.107770.
  • Barri, A.A., Hassan, A.M., Aljawad, M.S. and Mahmoud, M., 2021. Effect of Treatment Conditions on Matrix Stimulation of Carbonate Rocks with Chelating Agents. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp.1-14.
  • Tariq, Z., Aljawad, M.S., Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M. and Al-Ramadhan, A., 2021. Chelating Agents as Acid-Fracturing Fluids: Experimental and Modeling Studies. Energy & Fuels, 35(3), pp.2602-2618.
  • Alade, O.S., Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Al-Shehri, D. and Al-Majed, A., 2020. Novel approach for improving the flow of waxy crude oil using thermochemical fluids: experimental and simulation study. ACS omega, 5(8), pp.4313-4321.
  • Hassan, A., Abdalla, M., Mahmoud, M., Glatz, G., Al-Majed, A. and Al-Nakhli, A., 2020. Condensate-Banking Removal and Gas-Production Enhancement Using Thermochemical Injection: A Field-Scale Simulation. Processes, 8(6), p.727.
  • Ba Alawi, M., Hassan, A., Aljawad, M.S., Kamal, M.S., Mahmoud, M. and Al-Nakhli, A., 2020. A Novel Approach to Improve Acid Diversion in Carbonate Rocks Using Thermochemical Fluids: Experimental and Numerical Study. Molecules, 25(13), p.2976.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Bageri, B.S., Aljawad, M.S., Kamal, M.S., Barri, A.A. and Hussein, I.A., 2020. Applications of chelating agents in the upstream oil and gas industry: a review. Energy & Fuels, 34(12), pp.15593-15613.
  • Hassan, A., Mahmoud, M., Kamal, M.S., Hussain, S.M.S. and Patil, S., 2020. Novel Treatment for Mitigating Condensate Bank Using a Newly Synthesized Gemini Surfactant. Molecules, 25(13), p.3030.
  • Hassan, A.M. and Al-Hashim, H.S., 2020. Oil Recovery Mechanisms During Sequential Injection of Chelating Agent Solutions into Carbonate Rocks. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 142(1).
  • Hassan, A.M., Mahmoud, M.A., Al-Majed, A.A., Al-Nakhli, A.R. and Bataweel, M.A., 2019. Water blockage removal and productivity index enhancement by injecting thermochemical fluids in tight sandstone formations. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 182, p.106298.
  • Hassan, A., Elkatatny, S. and Abdulraheem, A., 2019. Application of artificial intelligence techniques to predict the well productivity of fishbone wells. Sustainability, 11(21), p.6083.
  • Hassan, A.M., Elkatatny, S. and Abdulraheem, A., 2019. Intelligent Prediction of Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) During CO2 Flooding Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques. Sustainability, 11(24), p.7020.
  • Hassan, A.M., Mahmoud, M.A., Al-Majed, A.A., Elkatatny, S., Al-Nakhli, A.R. and Bataweel, M.A., 2018. Novel technique to eliminate gas condensation in gas condensate reservoirs using thermochemical fluids. Energy & fuels, 32(12), pp.12843-12850.

Awards & Honors

  • Prestigious patent award from KFUPM, May 2022.
  • SPE prize for the best research in PhD division, MENA region, May 2020.
  • First place at the post-graduate competition, CPG-KFUPM, March 2019.
  • Winner of the Entrepreneurial Emerging Leaders (EEL) Program, KFUPM, May 2018.
  • SPWLA prize for the best research in petrophysics, MENA region, February 2018.
  • Ministry of Energy and Mining award for the best Academic Performance, February 2012.
  • Schlumberger award for the best Graduation Project in Petroleum Engineering, August 2011.
Tel: + 966 (013) 860-5063

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1020

Dr. Adhipa Herlambang

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Dr. Adhipa is a carbonate and structural geologist. Specialized in the novel clumped isotope laboratory analysis related to the fracture. Experienced with detailed structure-carbonate geological fieldworks and aerial drone photogrammetry.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. DIC., Earth Science and Engineering Department, Imperial College London – UK (2021)
  • M.S., Geological Engineering Department, Institute Technology of Bandung – Indonesia (2014)
  • B.S., Geological Engineering Department, Institute Technology of Bandung – Indonesia (2010)

Research Interests

  • Carbonate clumped isotope thermometry
  • Stable isotopes  
  • Structurally controlled carbonate diagenesis
  • Aerial photogrammetry

Selected Publications

  • Herlambang A., Koeshidayatullah A.I., Al-Hussaini A., Amao A.O., Alnazghah M.H., Fallatah M., Algheryafi H., Al-Ramadan K.A.H. Expression of the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event in the mixed siliciclastic–carbonate system of the Arabian Plate: Insights from rare-earth element geochemistry and statistical analysis, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2023.106393.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M. Fluid flow evolution revealed by carbonate clumped isotope thermometry along the fractures in a complex salt dome setting: Study case (Jebel Madar, Oman), 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2023.106220.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M., Drake H. Physicochemical Conditions of the Devonian-Jurassic Continental Deep Biosphere Tracked by Carbonate Clumped Isotope Temperatures of Granite-Hosted Carbonate Veins, 2023, DOI: 10.1155/2023/8445328.
  • Herlambang A., Koeshidayatullah A.I., Amao A.O., Bello A.M., Al-Ghamdi F., Malik M.H., Al-Ramadan K.A.H. Structural diagenesis and dolomitization of Cenozoic post-rift carbonates in the Red Sea rift basin: A multiproxy approach, 2022, DOI: 10.3389/feart.2022.1037126.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M., Combining clumped isotope and trace element analysis to constrain potential kinetic effects in calcite, 2021, pp. 117 – 130, DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2020.12.024.

Awards & Honors

  • Best Poster of AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) ICE, Singapore, 2012.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-7607

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 2035

Dr. Abdulwahab Muhammad Bello

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Geology, Durham University, UK
  • M.S., in Applied Petroleum Geoscience, University of Derby, UK
  • B.Tech, in Applied Geology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

Research Interests

  • Sedimentology and impact of clay coatings on reservoir quality of deep-water turbidites
  • Experimental diagenesis using modern-day shallow- and deep- marine sediments
  • Role of magmatic intrusions on heterogeneity of sandstone reservoirs
  • Hydrocarbon source rock characterization

Selected Publications

  • Bello, A.M.; Jones, S.J.; Gluyas, J.; Al-Ramadan, K. Impact of Grain-Coating Clays on Porosity Preservation in Paleocene Turbidite Channel Sandstones: Nelson Oil Field, UK Central North Sea. Minerals 2022, 12, 555. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050555
  • Bello, A.M., Jones, S., Gluyas, J., Acikalin, S., and Cartigny, M. 2021. Role played by clay content in controlling reservoir quality of submarine fan systems, Forties Sandstones, Central Graben, North Sea, Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 128, pp. 1- 23.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2021.105058.
  • Aliyuda, K., Howell, J., Usman, M.B., Bello, A.M., Maina, B., and Abubakar, U., 2019. Depositional variability of an ancient distributive fluvial system: The upper member of the lower cretaceous Bima Formation, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, v. 158, pp 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2019.103600.
  • Usman, M.B., Mohammed, A., Mamman, Y.D., Yandoka, S.Y.D, Abubakar, U., and Bello, A.M., 2019. Facies analysis and paleoenvironment of deposition of Cretaceous Jessu Formation, Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, v.18, pp. 19-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/sf.22314
Tel: + 966 (013) 860-7416

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1022

Dr. Mohamed Gamal Rezk

Research Engineer III, CIPR

Dr. Mohamed Rezk is currently a Research Engineer at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR), College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (CPG) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Previously, he worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the CIPR for two years. Dr. Rezk’s research work focuses on CO2 sequestration and carbon removal, underground hydrogen storage, and EOR. He has ten years of experience in reservoir and petroleum engineering. Prior to joining King Fahd University, Dr. Rezk was working as an Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Cairo University. He also worked for two years as a reservoir engineer and business developer at the Technical Petroleum Services (TPS) company in Egypt.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, 2020
  • MSc., in Petroleum Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 2015
  • B.S., in Petroleum Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 2012

Research Interests

  • CO2 sequestration and underground hydrogen storage 
  • Multiphase flow in porous media
  • Enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
  • Mass transfer

Selected Publications

  • Rezk, M. G., Ibrahim, A.F., and Adebayo, A.R. (2023). Influence of Impurities on Reactive Transport of CO2 during Geo-sequestration in Saline Aquifers. Fuel, Volume 344, 2023, 127994.
  • Rezk, M. G., Ibrahim, A.F., and Adebayo, A.R. (2023). Uncertainty quantification for CO2 storage during intermittent CO2-EOR in oil reservoirs. International Journal of Coal Geology, ISSN 0166-5162.
  • Rezk, M. G., Foroozesh, J., Abdulrahman, A., and Gholinezhad, J. (2021). CO2 Diffusion and Dispersion in Porous Media: Review of Advances in Experimental Measurements and Mathematical Models. Energy and Fuels, 36, 1, 133–155.
  • Rezk, M. G., Foroozesh, J., Zivar, D. and Mumtaz, M. (2019). CO2 storage potential during CO2 enhanced oil recovery in sandstone reservoirs. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 66, 233-243.
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