Dr. Abdulmalek Ahmed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Abdulmalek Ahmed joined KFUPM as a Post-doctoral researcher in the Petroleum Engineering Department in 2024. He previously worked as a research assistant in the same department from 2016 to 2023, during which he completed his master’s and Ph.D. He was a teaching assistant for some courses such as artificial intelligence in petroleum engineering, unconventional resources evaluation, drilling engineering, petroleum economics, drilling fluid, reservoir engineering, and well control. He worked at Baker Hughes Dhahran Research and Technology Center as an intern in 2015. Dr. Abdulmalek has more than 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. He is an active member of the SPE, ARMA, IADC, SPWLA, DGS, and SEG societies.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2016
Research Interests
- Oil-Well Cementing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Lost Circulation
- Rock Mechanics
Selected Publications
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., (2023). Deep characterization of heavy-weighted oil well cement segregation by a novel nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technique. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 226, 211755. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211755.
- Ahmed, A., Mahmoud, A.A., Elkatatny, S., (2023). The effect of polypropylene fiber on the curing time of class G oil well cement and its mechanical, petrophysical, and elastic properties. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. Technol. 13, 1181–1196. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-022-01601-2.
- Ahmed, A.; Elkatatny, S.; Ali, A.; Mahmoud, M.; & Abdulraheem, A. (2018). New Model for Pore Pressure Prediction While Drilling Using Artificial Neural Networks. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-018-3574-7.
- Ahmed, A., Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2022). Evaluation of hematite and Micromax-based cement systems for high- density well cementing, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.111125.
- Ahmed, A., Mahmoud, A. A., & Elkatatny, S. (2020). The Use of the Granite Waste Material as an Alternative for Silica Flour in Oil-Well Cementing. ACS Omega, 5(50), 32341-32348. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c04261.
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., Ali, A., Abughaban, M., & Abdulraheem, A. (2020). Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Predicting the Lost Circulation Zones Using Drilling Sensors. Journal of Sensors, 2020, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8851065.
- Ahmed, A.; Mahmoud, A.A.; Elkatatny, S.; Chen, W. (2019). The Effect of Weighting Materials on Oil-Well Cement Properties While Drilling Deep Wells. Sustainability, 11, 6776. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11236776.B
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., & Ali, A. (2020). Fracture Pressure Prediction Using Surface Drilling Parameters by Artificial Intelligence Techniques. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 143(3): 03320. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049125.
- Ahmed, A., Mahmoud, A.A., Elkatatny, S., (2023). The Combined Effect of Nanoclay Powder and Curing Time on The Properties of Class G Cement. Geofluids, vol. 2023, Article ID 7316335, 14 pages, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7316335
- Ahmed, A., Mahmoud, A. A., Elkatatny, S., Mahmoud, M., & Abdulraheem, A. (2019). Prediction of Pore and Fracture Pressures Using Support Vector Machine. IPTC-19523-MS. Paper presented at the International Petroleum Technology Conference held in Beijing, China, 26-28 March 2019. https://doi.org/10.2523/IPTC-19523-MS.
Awards & Honors
- Second Place, PhD Division, SPWLA International Students Paper Contest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 2024.
- Prestigious patent award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, May 2024.
- NMR Award, PhD Division, SPWLA 65th Annual Symposium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 2024.
- Second Place, PhD Division, CPG Students Paper Contest, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, January 2024.
- Third Place, ARAMCO-KFUPM Datathon, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, March 2019.
- Second Honor Award, during undergraduate studies from KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, May 2016.
Dr. Ashraf Hashim Ahmed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ashraf Ahmed is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Petroleum Engineering. He joined KFUPM in 2019 as a Ph.D. student, during which he played a vital role in the Drilling Engineering Research Team within the Department of Petroleum Engineering.
Dr. Ahmed was a lecturer in the Department of Oil and Gas Engineering at the University of Khartoum, Sudan, from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to numerous petroleum engineering courses.
Dr. Ahmed has demonstrated expertise in drilling engineering, drilling fluid optimization, production engineering, artificial lifting, production optimization, well completion, and workover, as well as the application of artificial intelligence in petroleum engineering. He boasts a diverse range of publications and substantial experience in machine-learning applications and experimental work with drilling fluids. His research interests include artificial intelligence applications in petroleum engineering, hydrogen sulfide removal, and drilling fluid optimization.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023.
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2014.
- B.S., Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 2009.
Research Interests
- Drilling fluids optimization
- Hydrogen sulfide scavengers
- Nanotechnology in drilling fluids
- Artificial intelligence applications in petroleum engineering
Selected Publications
- Ahmed, A., Alsaihati, A., and Elkatatny, S. 2020. An Overview of the Common Water-Based Formulations Used for Drilling Onshore Gas Wells in The Middle East. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05107-z
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., Gamal, H., and Abdulraheem, A. 2021. Artificial Intelligence Models for Real-Time Bulk Density Prediction of Vertical Complex Lithology Using the Drilling Parameters, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05537-3
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., and Alsaihati, A. 2021. Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Static Poisson’s Ratio Prediction while Drilling. Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, Article ID 9956128, 10 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9956128
- Ahmed, A., Basfar, S., Elkatatny, S., and Bageri, B. 2022. Vermiculite for enhancement of barite stability in water-based mud at elevated temperature. Powder Technology, 401, 117277, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117277
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., and Onaizi, S. 2023. New application for Micromax in aqueous drilling fluids as a hydrogen sulfide scavenger. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 229, 212137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.212137
- Ahmed, A., Elkatatny, S., and Onaizi, S. 2022. Incorporating Steel-Industry Waste in Water Based Drilling Fluids for Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenging. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 216, 110818, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110818
- Ahmed, A., Onaizi, S., and Elkatatny, S. 2022. Improvement of Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenging via the Addition of Mono-Ethanolamine to Water Based Drilling Fluids. ACS Omega, 7 (32), 28361-28368, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c02890
Awards & Honors
- Second Place, CPG Student Paper Contest,PhD Level, 2024
- Outstanding Academic Performance during Undergraduate Studies, Schlumberger, Sudan, Academic Years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.
Dr. Mohamed Elmuzafar Ahmed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Mohamed Elmuzafar has a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering from KFUPM. He is experienced in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) related research, especially Surfactant polymer applications, starting from fluid evaluation and characterization such as phase behavior, compatibility, rheology, and interfacial tension up to determining the fluid recovery using core flooding as well as using reservoir simulation. For the pore-scale studies, he performed micro-CT imaging, micromodels with a microscope, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Also, he has good skills in performing simulation studies at the field scale with calibrated core scale simulations.
Educational Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy, Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2018
- Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 2012
Research Interests
- Chemically Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Well testing
- Reservoir Simulation
- Microfluidics
Selected Publications
- Ahmed, M.E., Sultan, A.S., Mahmoud, M. et al. “Investigating the Phase Behavior of Viscoelastic Surfactant with Squalene and Crude Oil Systems at High Temperature” Arab J Sci Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07671-6
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Amjed M. Hassan, Abdullah S. Sultan, and Mohamed Mahmoud “Enhancing the Oil Recovery from Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using Viscoelastic Surfactant (VES) Flooding: A Field-Scale Simulation” ACS Omega 2022 7 (1), 504-517 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c04900
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Kamaljit Singh, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj “Evaluation of the Dynamic Interfacial Tension between Viscoelastic Surfactant Solutions and Oil Using Porous Micromodels” Langmuir 2022 38 (20), 6387-6394 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00469
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, A.S., Hassan, A. et al. “Predicting the performance of constant volume depletion tests for gas condensate reservoirs using artificial intelligence techniques.” Neural Comput & Applic (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-022-07682-8
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah, AlSofi, Abdulkareem, and Hasan Al-Hashim. “Designing an Optimum Recipe for SP Flooding in Harsh Carbonate Reservoir Conditions High Temperature High Salinity.” Paper presented at the SPE Conference at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show, Muscat, Oman, March 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/200246-MS
Extended Publications (+)
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Abdullah Sultan. “Optimization of Sp Flooding Design Using Simulation Calibrated with Lab Core Flooding.” Paper presented at the SPE Conference at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show, Muscat, Oman, March 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/200228-MS
- Eliebid, Mohammed , Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Sami Al-Nuaim. “New Methodology to Quantify the Productivity of Hydraulically Fractured Multilateral Wells in Tight Oil Reservoirs with Gas-Drive.” Paper presented at the SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference, Moscow, Russia, October 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/191587-18RPTC-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Mohamed Abdalla. “Investigating the effect of hydraulic fracturing in the pressure transient response for multilateral wells in dry gas reservoirs.” Paper presented at the SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, April 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/192324-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah S., AlSofi, Abdulkareem, Al-Hashim, Hasan S., and Syed R. Hussaini. “Pore-Scale Imaging to Investigate Wettability and Recovery Mechanism for Surfactant/Polymer Flooding.” Paper presented at the SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference, Moscow, Russia, October 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/191578-18RPTC-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Elnuaim, Sami , and Ahmed Abdulazeem. “The impact of hydraulic fracturing on the deliverability of multilateral wells at dry gas reservoirs.“Paper presented at the SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, April 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/192314-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah, AlSofi, Abdulkareem, and Hasan Al-Hashim. “Optimization of core flooding design for Surfactant-Polymer EOR” J Petrol Explor Prod Technol 13, 2109–2123 (22023 http://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-023-01651-0
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Tinku Saikia, Kamaljit Singh, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj. “Relationship between Dynamic Interfacial Tension and Ultimate Recovery in Gemini Surfactant Flooding: An Exploration through Fractured Micromodels” Energy & Fuels 2023, 37(16), 11787–11117 http://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01681
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Tinku Saikia, Kamaljit Singh, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj. “Investigating Effects of Chelating Agents on Viscoelastic Surfactant Flooding at the Pore Scale Using Micromodels”. Energy & Fuels 2023 37(2),1070-1080 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c03777
- M Elmuzafar Ahmed, Abdulla Sultan “The impact of dynamic wettability alteration and phase behavior on the VES flooding recovery at the pore-scale”. Paper presented at the SPE Offshore Europe Conference & Exhibition, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, September 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/215569-MS
- M Elmuzafar Ahmed, Abdulla Sultan “Dynamic wettability alteration at pore-scale using Viscoelastic surfactant/chelating agents’ systems” Paper presented at the Offshore Technology Conference Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.4043/32720-MS
Dr. Mahmoud Desouky
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2013
Research Interests
- Acid/Hydraulic Fracturing
- Reservoir Geomechanics
- Data-driven Modeling
Selected Publications
- Desouky, M., Samarkin, Y., Aljawad, M. S., Amao, A., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2024). Diammonium Phosphate Treatment for Sustained Hydraulic/Acid Fracture Conductivity in Chalk and Limestone Formations. SPE Journal, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.2118/219476-PA
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Abduljamiu, A., Solling, T., Al-Shehri, D., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2024). Temperature, pressure, and duration impacts on the optimal stiffening of carbonates aged in diammonium phosphate solution. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 6444. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57120-z
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Abduljamiu, A., Solling, T., Abdulraheem, A., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2023). Enhancing Fracture Conductivity in Soft Chalk Formations With Diammonium Phosphate Treatment: A Study at High Temperature, Pressure, and Stresses. SPE Journal, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.2118/215857-PA
- Desouky, M. H., Aljawad, M. S., SOLLING, T., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2023). Method for stabilizing wellbore, stabilized wellbore and wellbore stabilizing fluid (United States Patent US20230295482A1). https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230295482A1/en
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Solling, T., Abduljamiu, A., Norrman, K., & Alshehri, D. (2021). Improving long-term hydraulic fracture conductivity by alteration of rock minerals. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 196, 108046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.108046
- Desouky, M., Tariq, Z., Aljawad, M. S., Alhoori, H., Mahmoud, M., & Abdulraheem, A. (2021). Machine Learning-Based Propped Fracture Conductivity Correlations of Several Shale Formations. ACS Omega, 6(29), 18782–18792. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c01919
- Desouky, M., Tariq, Z., Aljawad, M. S., Alhoori, H., Mahmoud, M., & AlShehri, D. (2020). Data-Driven Acid Fracture Conductivity Correlations Honoring Different Mineralogy and Etching Patterns. ACS Omega, 5(27), 16919–16931. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c02123
Awards & Honors
- 1st Place, PhD Division, CPG Students Paper Contest, 2024
- Prestigious Patent Award, KFUPM, 2023
- 1st place, ARMA Research Contest, 2023
- ARMA Applied Research Award, 2022
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaal
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaal is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Petroleum Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He previously worked as a research and teaching assistant in the Petroleum Engineering Department at KFUPM from 2018 to 2023, during which he completed his Ph.D. and Ms. He has been an integral member of the Drilling Research Group at KFUPM since 2020. Before joining KFUPM, he served as a faculty member in the Petroleum Engineering Department at Suez University in Egypt from 2015 to 2018. His Ph.D. research focused on developing innovative non-Portland cement systems aimed at advancing the circular economy and reducing cementing costs, while his master’s work addressed challenges in CO2 foam enhanced oil recovery (EOR). His scholarly contributions are reflected in several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences Furthermore, he currently serves as a peer reviewer for several Q1 & Q2 journals. In addition, he shares his expertise as a part-time instructor and subject matter expert (SME) for renowned drilling institutes.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Abdelaal was involved in many activities at KFUPM, at regional and international levels. He served as the chairman of the IADC student chapter at KFUPM after co-founding it in 2021. He also served in different officer positions in the SPE-KFUPM which received the Presidential Award in 2022 for the first time and Excellence Award in 2023. In addition, he was the team leader for the KFUPM SPE Petrobowl team which won multiple titles for 5 years. In 2023, he won 1st place in the international SPE paper contest (Ph.D. division) with his Ph.D. work in ATCE, USA after winning 1st place in the MENA regional SPE paper contest in GOTECH, Dubai. He also graduated from the Entrepreneurial Emerging Leaders Acceleration (EELA) Program at KFUPM EI in 2022.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l5OAfuEAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeahmed1/?trk=opento_sprofile_details
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023 (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019 (GPA: 3.93/4.0)
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2014 (Excellent with Honors)
Research Interests
- Drilling Engineering & Automation
- Geopolymer Technology
- Sustainability in Upstream Industry
- Machine Learning Applications in Petroleum Industry
- Foam Applications in Petroleum Industry
Selected Publications
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2024). A Volcanic Tephra-Based Non-Portland Cement System for Well Cementing Sustainability, SPE Journal.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2024). Perlite incorporation for sedimentation reduction and improved properties of high-density geopolymer cement for oil well cementing, Scientific Reports.
- Mahmoud, A., Abdelaal, A., Adjei, S., Elkatatny, S. (2024). Foamed Cement Applications in Oil Industry Based on Field Experience: A Comprehensive Review. ACS Omega.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Mixed Micromax and hematite-based fly ash geopolymer for heavy-weight well cementing. Scientific Reports.
- Abdelaal, A., Ibrahim, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). A Data-Driven Framework for Real-time Rheological Properties Prediction of Flat Rheology Synthetic Oil-based Drilling Fluids. ACS OMEGA.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2023). Development of Heavy-Weight Hematite-Based Geopolymer for Oil and Gas Well Cementing. ACS OMEGA.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Synergy of Retarders and Superplasticizers for Thickening Time Enhancement of Hematite Based Fly Ash Geopolymers. Geoenergy Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlShehri, D., Mahmoud, M., Patil, S., Zhou, X. (2023). Improvement of supercritical carbon dioxide foam performance for EOR in sandstone reservoirs: An experimental and optimization study. Gas Science and Engineering.
- Ahmed, A., Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Evaluation of Hematite and Micromax-Based Cement Systems for High- Density Well Cementing. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdulraheem, A. (2022). Real-time prediction of formation pressure gradient while drilling. Scientific Reports.
- Abdelaal, A., Aljawad, M., Alyousef, Z., Almajid, M. (2021). A review of foam-based fracturing fluids applications: From lab studies to field implementations. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlShehri, D. (2020). Mixed CO2/N2 Foam for EOR as a Novel Solution for Supercritical CO2 Foam Challenges in Sandstone Reservoirs. ACS Omega
Awards & Honors
- 1st Place in SPE International Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), USA, Oct. 2023
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), UAE, Mar. 2023
- SPE International Presidential Award with SPE KFUPM SC, June 2022
- SPE International Excellence Award with SPE KFUPM SC, June 2023
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest – First Stage, 2020
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2021
- 2nd Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2022
- 3rd Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2019
- Elite 8 stage in SPE International Petrobowl Contest, 2020
- SPE KFUPM SC Excellence Award, Sep. 2022
- 2nd Place in College of Petroleum and Geosciences Hackathon, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 2019
- Certified Instructor for Well Control, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), 2024
Dr. Bennet Nii Tackie-Otoo
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK, 2016
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 2013
Research Interests
- Chemical EOR
- Rheology and interfacial properties of fluids
- Hydrogen Production and Storage
- Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
- Reservoir Simulation
Selected Publications
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, N Yekeen, BM Negash, “Alternative chemical agents for alkalis, surfactants and polymers for enhanced oil recovery: Research trend and prospects”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 187, 106828, 2020
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, “Experimental investigation of the behaviour of a novel amino acid-based surfactant relevant to EOR application”, Journal of Molecular Liquids 316, 113848, 2020.
- BN Tackie-Otoo, DY Atta, MA Ayoub Mohammed, DA Otchere , “Investigation into the oil recovery process using an organic alkali–amino acid-based surfactant system”, Energy & Fuels 35 (14), 11171-11192,2021
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, JYS Tze, AM Hassan, “Experimental investigation of N-lauroyl sarcosine and N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid as green surfactants for enhanced oil recovery application” Journal of Molecular Liquids 362, 119738, 2022
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MA Ayoub Mohammed, HABM Zalghani, AM Hassan, PI Murungi, GA Tabaaza , Interfacial Properties, Wettability Alteration and Emulsification Properties of an Organic Alkali–Surface Active Ionic Liquid System: Implications for Enhanced Oil Recovery, Molecules 27 (7), 2265, 2022
- AM Hassan, BN Tackie-Otoo, MA Ayoub, ME Mohyaldinn, EW Al-Shalabi, IA Adel, Numerical Investigation of Hybrid Smart Water and Foam Injections in Carbonate Reservoirs, in: SPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition, OnePetro, 2023.
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, DA Otchere, SR Jufar, A study of the oil recovery potential and mechanisms of an alternative Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer formulation for carbonate reservoir, Geoenergy Science and Engineering 227 (2023) 211881.
- BN Tackie-Otoo, MB Haq, A comprehensive review on geo-storage of H2 in salt caverns: Prospect and research advances, Fuel 356 (2024) 129609.
Awards & Honors
- Premier Graduate Assistantship Award, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2019 – 2022
Dr. Nasiru Salahu Muhammed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, 2019
- M.S., Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, 2018
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2014
Research Interests
- Subsurface hydrogen storage
- Green chemical EOR
- Hydrogen transportation
- Surface hydrogen storage
Selected Publications
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Al-Ahmed, A., Rahman, M.M., Zaman, E., 2022. A review on underground hydrogen storage: Insight into geological sites, influencing factors and future outlook. Energy Reports 8, 461–499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.12.002
- Muhammed, N. S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D.A., Al-Ahmed, A., Rahman, M.M., Zaman, E., Iglauer, S., 2023. Hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs: A comprehensive review. Fuel 337, 127032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127032
- Muhammed, N. S., Gbadamosi, A.O., Epelle, E.I., Abdulrasheed, A.A., Haq, B., Patil, S., Al-Shehri, D., Kamal, M.S., 2023. Hydrogen production, transportation, utilization, and storage: Recent advances towards sustainable energy. J. Energy Storage 73, 109207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.109207
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., 2024. CO2 rich cushion gas for hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs: Insight on contact angle and surface tension. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 50, 1281–1301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.09.148
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Amao, A., 2024. Geochemical influences of hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs with N2 cushion gas. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 87, 782–792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.061
- Muhammed, N. S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D.A., 2023. Hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs using nitrogen cushion gas: A contact angle and surface tension study. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 48, 38782–38807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.06.208
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., Amao, A., 2024. Comparative study on hydrogen losses via microbial byproduct in the presence of methane and nitrogen cushion gas. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 81, 237–248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.272
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., 2023. Role of methane as a cushion gas for hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 48, 29663–29681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.04.173
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Shehri, D. Al, Qudrat, S., 2024. Static contact angle, interfacial tension, and column height measurements for underground hydrogen storage. Aust. Energy Prod. J. 64, 124–137. https://doi.org/10.1071/EP23240
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., 2024. Influence of nitrogen cushion gas in 3-phase surface phenomena for hydrogen storage in gas condensate reservoirs. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 90, 607–624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.023
Extended Publications (+)
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al-Shehri, D., Rahaman, M.M., Keshavarz, A., Hossain, S.M.Z., 2020. Comparative Study of Green and Synthetic Polymers for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Polymers (Basel). 12, 2429. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12102429
- Muhammed, N.S., Olayiwola, T., Elkatatny, S., 2021. A review on clay chemistry , characterization and shale inhibitors for water-based drilling fluids. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. 206, 109043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109043
- Muhammed, N.S., Olayiwola, T., Elkatatny, S., Haq, B., Patil, S., 2021. Insights into the application of surfactants and nanomaterials as shale inhibitors for water-based drilling fluid : A review. J. Nat. Gas Sci. Eng. 92, 103987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.103987
- Haq, M.B., Muhammed, N.S., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Al Ghuraya, H., Al Abdrabalnabi, R., Al Hamad, J., Mahmoud, M., Mahfoz, W., Hakeem, A.S., Abdul Aziz, M., Al Ahmed, A., Hossain, S.M.Z., 2024. The role of red sand dunes nano sized particles for improved oil recovery. J. Mol. Liq. 415, 126263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.126263
- Haq, B., Muhammed, N. S., Liu, J., Tong, H., 2023. Enhanced natural gas production using CO 2 injection : Application to sustainable hydrogen production Original Gas in Place. Fuel 347, 128474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128474
- Haq, B., Aziz, M.A., Al Shehri, D., Muhammed, N.S., Basha, S.I., Hakeem, A.S., Qasem, M.A.A., Lardhi, M., Iglauer, S., 2022. Date-Leaf Carbon Particles for Green Enhanced Oil Recovery. Nanomaterials 12, 1245. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081245
- Gbadamosi, A.O., Muhammed, N.S., Patil, S., Al Shehri, D., Haq, B., Epelle, E.I., Mahmoud, M., Kamal, M.S., 2023. Underground hydrogen storage: A critical assessment of fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions. J. Energy Storage 72, 108473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108473
- Sambo, C., Dudun, A., Samuel, S.A., Esenenjor, P., Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., 2022. A review on worldwide underground hydrogen storage operating and potential fields. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 47, 22840–22880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.126
- Sofian, M., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Muhammed, N.S., 2024. A review on hydrogen blending in gas network: Insight into safety, corrosion, embrittlement, coatings and liners, and bibliometric analysis. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 60, 867–889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.166
- Al-ghamdi, A., Haq, B., Al-shehri, D., Muhammed, N.S., 2022. Surfactant formulation for Green Enhanced Oil Recovery. Energy Reports 8, 7800–7813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.05.293
- Said, M., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Muhammed, N.S., Mahmoud, M., 2021. Modification of Xanthan Gum for a High-Temperature and High-Salinity Reservoir. Polymers (Basel). 13, 4212. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234212
- Ibrahim, K.Z., Adebayo, A.R., Isah, A., Muhammed, N.S., 2022. A literature review of strength and stability of foam and their relationship with the absolute permeability of porous media. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. 211, 110195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110195
Awards & Honors
- Doctoral scholarship by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, 2020
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship for academic excellence, 2018
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Local Scholarship merit award, 2016
Dr. Jawad Hassan Al Drwish
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Aldrwish’s research focuses on the innovative application of CO2 in subsurface formations, including CO2 storage, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and well-stimulation. This research involves the design and optimization of CO2 foam rheology and stability under harsh reservoir conditions. This research aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of both conventional and unconventional subsurface energy systems. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals: SPE Journals, Gas Science and Engineering, and Geoenergy of Science and Engineering. He serves as a reviewer for several journals, including ACS Omega, the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, and the Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2024
- M.S., in Chemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA 2017
- B.S., in Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2014
Research Interests
- CO2 Technology for Subsurface Applications
- CO2 Storage
- Well Stimulation
- Water Management
Selected Publications
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Al-Yousif, Z., BinGhanim, A., Kamal, M. S., & Mahmoud, M. (2023). The Impact of Green Chelating Agent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Foam Rheology and Stability at High Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity. SPE Journal, 28(03), 1216-1229.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Alajmei, S., & Al-Shehri, D. (2024). CO2 Foam Stabilized by Viscoelastic Surfactant: Effects of Chelating Agents’ Type, pH, and Water Chemistry on Microstructure, Stability, and Rheology of Foam. SPE Journal, 1-19.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., & AlYousef, Z. (2024). The effect of corrosion inhibitor chemistry on rheology and stability of CO2 and N2 acidic foam under harsh conditions. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 233, 212545.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Al-Yousef, Z., & Al-Shehri, D. (2023). Water chemistry role in the stability of CO2 foam for carbon sequestration in water aquifers. Gas Science and Engineering, 118, 205090
Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Master’s Thesis
Dr. Khaled Hussein Al-Azani
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Al-Azani joined the Department of Petroleum Engineering as a postdoctoral researcher in September 2024. Before this, he served as a teaching assistant in the same department from 2016 to May 2024 while pursuing his master’s and Ph.D. degrees. He worked at Schlumberger Dhahran Center for Carbonate Research (SDCR), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as an intern in 2015. His research interest includes chemical enhanced oil recovery (cEOR), CO2-EOR, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), as well as leveraging machine learning applications in the oil and gas sector. His research expertise has equipped him with extensive experience in efficiently conducting core flooding experiments and utilizing high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) PVT systems, and operating a range of advanced analytical instruments. Dr. Al-Azani has authored and co-authored more than ten peer-reviewed papers published in high-impact journals, alongside different presentations at local and international conferences. Dr. Al-Azani is an active member of different professional societies and associations including the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Society of Well Log Analysists (SPWLA), American of Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA).
Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YqsZue0AAAAJ&hl=en
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2016
Research Interests
- Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery
- CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
- Pressure/Volume/Temperature (PVT) Relationships
- Applications of Machine Learning in Oil & Gas
Selected Publications
Journal Publications
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Alotaibi, M.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Fahmi, M.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Synergistic Performance of A Gemini Surfactant for Enhanced Oil Recovery Under Harsh Conditions. Fuel 2024, 374: 132359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132359.
- Al-Azani, K., Abu-Khamsin, S., Elsayed, M., Patil, S., Shakil Hussain, S. M., Al Shalabi, E., Hassan, A. M., & Kamal, M. S.; Chemical enhanced oil recovery under harsh conditions: Investigation of rock permeability and insights from NMR measurements. Geoenergy Science and Engineering 2024: 212764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.212764.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Al-Shehri, D.; Mahmoud, M.; Role of Injection Rate on Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Using a Gemini Surfactant under Harsh Conditions. Energy & Fuels 2024, 38(5): 3682–3692. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c04505.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Zhou, X.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Mahmoud, M.; Enhanced Oil Recovery in Carbonate Reservoirs Using Single Component Synthesized Surfactants under Harsh Reservoir Conditions. Energy & Fuels 2023, 37(15): 11004–11016. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01909.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Al-Abdrabalnabi, R.; Kamal, M. S.; Patil, S.; Zhou, X.; Hussain, S. M. S.; Al Shalabi, E. Oil Recovery Performance by Surfactant Flooding: A Perspective on Multiscale Evaluation Methods. Energy & Fuels 2022, 36 (22), 13451–13478. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c02544.
- Al-Azani, K. H.; Abu-Khamsin, S. A.; Sultan, A. S. Experimental Study of Blending CO2 with Triethyl Citrate for Mitigating Gravity Override During Reservoir Flooding. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2021, 46 (7), 6787–6796. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04901-z.
- Al-Azani, K.; El-Husseiny, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Al-Yousef, H.; Elsayed, M. Numerical and Experimental Study to Determine the Permeability Anisotropy in Porous Rocks from Probe Permeameter Measurements. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2021, 46 (7), 7019–7030. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05433-w.
- Al-AbdulJabbar, A.; Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S. Estimation of Reservoir Porosity From Drilling Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks. Petrophysics – SPWLA J. Form. Eval. Reserv. Descr. 2020, 61 (03), 318–330. https://doi.org/10.30632/PJV61N3-2020a5.
- Al-Azani, K. H.; Abu-Khamsin, S. A.; Sultan, A. S. Solubilities of Carbon Dioxide in Ethyl Benzoate and Triethyl Citrate at High Temperatures and Pressures. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2020, 65 (4), 1857–1868. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.9b01092.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Ali, A.; Ramadan, E.; Abdulraheem, A. Cutting Concentration Prediction in Horizontal and Deviated Wells Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques. J. Pet. Explor. Prod. Technol. 2019, 9 (4), 2769–2779. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-019-0672-3.
Conference Papers
- Al-Azani, K.; Al-Yousef, H.; Mahmoud, M. Effect of Permeability Anisotropy on Probe Permeameter Measurements. SPE Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference. Society of Petroleum Engineers: Manama, Bahrain 2019. https://doi.org/10.2118/194769-MS.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Abdulraheem, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Al-Shehri, D. Real-Time Prediction of the Rheological Properties of Oil-Based Drilling Fluids Using Artificial Neural Networks. SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192199-MS.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Abdulraheem, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Ali, A. Prediction of Cutting Concentration in Horizontal and Deviated Wells Using Support Vector Machine. In SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition; Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2018. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.2118/192193-MS.
- Al-Jaberi, J.; Al-Azani, K.; Fraim, M. Calculation of Sulfur Deposition in Gas Condensate Wells in Middle East. In Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition 2017; Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2017. https://doi.org/10.2118/188000-MS
Awards & Honors
- Prestigious patent award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2024
- Received certifications from Elsevier and the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition of contributions as a peer reviewer
- Obtained a certificate from the Arabian Safety Training Center for successfully completing training in Effective Laboratory Health and Safety Management, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2023
- Fully funded Ph.D. scholarship from KFUPM – 2019-2024
- Fully funded M.Sc. scholarship from KFUPM – 2016-2019
- Graduated with distinction from the Department of Petroleum Engineering, receiving the First Honor Award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2016
- Fully funded scholarship from the Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen to pursue B.Sc. degree at KFUPM – 2010-2016
- Recognized by the Ministry of Education and other esteemed authorities in Yemen for achieving 8th place nationally in high school rankings – 2009
- Recipient of multiple awards for achieving 3rd place in inter-governorate high school science competitions in Yemen – 2008
Dr. Ahmed Gowdia
Post-Doc Fellow, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Gowida is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the College of Petroleum and Geosciences (CPG), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. He earned his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from KFUPM in 2024, graduating with distinction and achieving a perfect GPA of 4.00. Before joining KFUPM, Dr. Gowida served as a faculty member in the Petroleum Engineering Department at Suez University in Egypt from 2016 to 2018, where he taught Drilling Engineering courses to undergraduate students. At KFUPM, he has taught a range of courses, including Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and Drilling Engineering at the undergraduate level, as well as Advanced Well Control and Advanced Drilling Fluids for graduate students. As an IADC-certified instructor, he integrates hands-on training into his teaching, utilizing advanced drilling simulators to provide industry-aligned education that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical skills critical to the energy sector.
Dr. Gowida’s research expertise lies in drilling engineering, with a focus on the design and optimization of advanced drilling and well construction technologies for systems such as underbalanced drilling (UBD), managed pressure drilling (MPD), and geothermal drilling. These innovations aim to advance unconventional subsurface energy systems. His research also delves into the intersection of machine learning (ML) and petroleum engineering, where he develops advanced models to automate workflows and drive the Industry 4.0 transformation in the energy field.
With a prolific research portfolio, Dr. Gowida has authored over 35 papers in high-impact scientific journals and delivered multiple conference presentations. His contributions to the field earned him first place in the 2022 SPE International Paper Contest for the PhD division, making him the first Middle Eastern scholar to achieve this prestigious distinction. Additionally, he holds a granted U.S. patent and has filed several patents in areas such as drilling fluids, artificial intelligence applications, and the design of advanced tools and equipment, underscoring his dedication to practical innovation in the energy industry. Beyond his academic and research roles, Dr. Gowida is deeply involved in the professional community. He serves as a board member on the Student Development Committee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International and as an ambassador for the SPE Energy4Me Program, fostering global energy education and outreach. Furthermore, he co-founded the IADC Student Chapter, the first of its kind in the Middle East region, as well as the Dhahran Geoscience Society (DGS) Student Chapter at KFUPM.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024 (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019 (GPA: 3.93/4.0)
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2014 (Excellent with Honors)
Research Interests
- Advanced Drilling & Well Construction Technologies
- Geothermal Development
- Managed & Underbalanced Pressure Drilling
- Foam Technology in Petroleum Industry
- Data Science & Machine Learning Applications
Selected Publications
- Gowida, A., Elkatatny, S. and Al-Shehri, D., 2024. Foam Properties Evaluation under Harsh Conditions: Implications for Enhanced Eco-Friendly Underbalanced Drilling Practices. SPE Journal, pp.1-12.
- Gowida, A., Elkatatny, S., Ibrahim, A.F. and Kamal, M.S., 2023. Impact of Pressure and Temperature on Foam Behavior for Enhanced Underbalanced Drilling Operations. ACS omega, 9(1), pp.1042-1055.
- Gowida, A., Gamal, H. and Elkatatny, S., 2023. Exploring the potential of laser technology in oil well drilling: An overview. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, p.212278.
- Gowida, A., Ibrahim, A.F., Elkatatny, S. and Ali, A., 2022. New empirical correlations to estimate the least principal stresses using conventional logging data. ACS omega, 7(16), pp.13507-13519.
- Gowida, A., Abu-Khamsin, S.A., Mahmoud, M.A., Aljawad, M.S. and Alafnan, S.F., 2022. Accelerated low-temperature oxidation for sand consolidation and production control. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 214, p.110567.
- Gowida, A., Ibrahim, A.F. and Elkatatny, S., 2022. A hybrid data-driven solution to facilitate safe mud window prediction. Scientific Reports, 12(1), p.15773.
- Gowida, A., Elkatatny, S. and Gamal, H., 2021. Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) prediction in real-time while drilling using artificial intelligence tools. Neural Computing and Applications, 33(13), pp.8043-8054.
Awards & Honors
- Certified Instructor for Well Control, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), 2024
- Excellence Patent Award, KFUPM, June 2023
- SPE International Paper Contest Ambassador, 2023
- SPE International Energy4me Ambassador, 2023
- First Place in SPE International Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), USA, Oct. 2022
- First Place in SPE Middle East &North Africa (MENA) Regional Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), July 2022
- First Place in SPE Middle East &North Africa (MENA) Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2021
- Second Place in College of Petroleum and Geosciences Hackathon, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 2019