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Dr. Dhafer A. Al Shehri

Tel: +966 (013) 860-​2536
Fax: +966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2151

Dr. Dhafer A. Al Shehri

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Al Shehri is an experienced academic and industry professional with nineteen years of association with Saudi Aramco (1996–2015) and fourteen years with KFUPM starting as a Graduate Assistant (1983–89), a Lecturer (1988–94), and an Assistant Professor (1994–96) He rejoined KFUPM in 2015. He is a member of The Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE), The Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), The International /Saudi Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), and The Arabian Society for Human Resources Management (ASHRM).

Dr. Al Shehri is a Ph.D. Graduate in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1994 and in 2014 he secured a KFUPM Executive MBA Degree.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA, 1994.
  • Executive MBA, KFUPM, KSA, 2014.
  • M.Sc., (Hons.), Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, 1987.
  • B.Sc., (Hons.) Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, 1983.

Research Interests

  • Petroleum Production Engineering
  • Petroleum Reservoir Engineering and Management
  • Reservoir Characterization
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Petroleum Economics

Selected Publications

Papers Published in Refereed Journals

  • Zeeshan Tariq, Salaheldin Elkatatny*, Mohamed Mahmoud, Abdulwahab Zaki, Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, Dhafer Al-Shehri, and Mendefro Wa Belayneh “A New Look into the prediction of Static Young’s Modulus and Unconfined Compressive Strength of the Rock using Artificial Intelligence Tools”, Published; Petroleum Geoscience, September 2019 https://doi.org/10.1144/petgeo2018-126.
  • Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, MD Hasan Zahir, MD. Bashirul Haq, Dhafer A. Al-Shehri, A. Madhan Kumar “Corrosion Inhibition Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane/Cerium Nitrate Coatings on Mild Steel”. January 15, 2018. Coatings https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings8010034  
  • Mohammed D. Al-Ajmi, Dhafer Al-Shehri*, Mohamed Mahmoud, Nasser M. Al-Hajri “Risk-Based Approach to Evaluate Casing Integrity in Upstream Wells.” Journal of Energy Resources Technology, July 2, 2018, Vol. 140/12 122901-1. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040237
  • Bashirul Haq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Jishan Liu, Keyu Liu. “Study of Phase Behavior and Ionic Effect of Green Surfactants in Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery” AJ17202. Published. May 28, 2018. The APPEA Journal (58)1 84-93. https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ17202
  • Dhafer Al-Shehri “Oil and Gas Wells Enhanced Wellbore Casing Integrity Management Through Corrosion Rate Prediction Using Augmented Intelligent Approach”. Manuscript no. 416869. Published. , February 4, 2019 Sustainability Volume 11 Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11030818

Extended Publications (+)

Papers Published in Refereed Journals

  • Bashirul Haq, Jishan Liu, Keyu Liu, Esmile Malaki, Dhafer Al-Shehri, “Modification of Eclipse Simulator for Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. Published February 22, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-019-0608-y
  • A. Al Shehri*, M. Mahmoud, O.S. Alade “Investigation of Effect of Silica Nanoparticles on the Rheological Characteristics of Water-in-Heavy Oil Emulsion”. Manuscript no. PETROSCI-2018-0532.R1. Published online. June 4, 2019 Petroleum Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-019-0330-x
  • S. Alade, D.A. Al-Shehri*, M. Mahmoud, K. Sasaki and Y. Sugai, 2019. “Evaluation of Laminar Flow of Surfactant-Stabilized Bitumen-in-Water Emulsion in Pipe using Computational Fluid Dynamics: Effects of Water content and Salinity”. Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology. Published. May 16, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1080/01932691.2019.1614046
  • Mohammad Al Kadem Saudi Aramco, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohamed Mahmoud, Rahul Gajbhiye “Holistic Evaluation of Water Cut in High GOR Wells for Better Production Management” Accepted by Saudi Aramco Journal of Technology spring issue 2019
  • Olalekan S. Alade, Dhafer Al-Shehri*, Mohamed Mahmoud*, Amjed Hassan, Ayman Al Nakhli, and Mohammed Bataweel, “Evaluation of Kinetics and Energetics of Thermochemical Fluids for Enhanced Recovery of Heavy Oil and Liquid Condensate Recovery” Published: Energy & Fuels 2019, 33, 6, 5538-5543 Publication date: April 30, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b00681
  • Olalekan Alade, Dhafer Al Shehri *, Mohamed Mahmoud*, Kyuro Sasaki “Viscosity-Temperature-Pressure Relationship of Extra-Heavy Oil (Bitumen): Empirical Modelling versus Artificial Neural Network (ANN)” Energies. Manuscript ID no. 505830 – energies. Published: 21 June 2019; https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122390
  • Ahmed Homoud, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Rahul Gajbhiye “Transient Wellbore Pressure Build-up Correlation helps Engineers to ensure HIPPS Safe operations” August 7, 2019 SPE-199342-PA. SPE Productions and Operations.
  • Amjed M. Hassan, Mohamed A. Mahmoud *, Abdulaziz A. Al-Majed, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Ayman R. Al-Nakhli, Mohammed A. Bataweel “Gas Production from Gas Condensate Reservoirs Using Environmentally Friendly Chemicals” May 18, 2019 Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11102838
  • Tamer Moussa, Mohamed Mahmoud, Esmail M. A. Mokheimer, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Shirish Patil “Heavy Oil Recovery using in-situ steam generated by Thermochemicals: A Feasibility Study” Journal of Energy Resources Technology. Published: June 20, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043862
  • Olalekan Alade, Dhafer Al-Shehri*, Mohamed Mahmoud*, Ayman Al-Nakhli, Mohammed Bataweel, Saheed Ganiyu. “Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Tar in the Presence of Air and Nitrogen Gas” September 11, 2019 Energy & Fuels. Manuscript ID: ef-2019-02394y. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b02394

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

  •  S. Kadem, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohammad S. Al Dabbous, Ali S. Al-Mashhad, Hassan A. Al-Sadah “Real-time Estimation of Flow Rate in Dry Gas Wells – a New Field” SPE SPE-KSA-132-MS Presented at SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition held in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 25-28 April 2016. https://doi.org/10.2118/182754-MS
  • Mohammed D. Al-Ajmi, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Nasser M. Al-Hajri, Abdullrahman T. Mishkes, Muhammad A. Al-Hajri, “Risk Based Statistical Approach to Predict Casing Leaks” SPE Paper 183948 presented in MEOS 2017, 6-9 May 2017, Bahrain. https://doi.org/10.2118/183948-MS
  • Zeeshan Tariq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Salaheldin Elkatatny*, Mohamed Mahmoud, Abdulwhab Zaki, Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, and Mendefro Wa Belayneh “A New Look into the prediction of Static Young’s Modulus and Unconfined Compressive Strength of the Rock using Artificial Intelligence Tools”, Published; Petroleum Geoscience, September 2019 https://doi.org/10.1144/petgeo2018-126
  • Mohammed Eliebid, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohamed Mahmoud, Reyad Shawabkeh, Abdullah Sultan, Mohamed Abouelresh, , King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, “Effect of Temperature and CO2 Content on the Natural Gas Production from Shale Gas Reservoirs” SPE-KSA-8466-MS presented in SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 24–27 April 2017. https://doi.org/10.2118/188025-MS
  • Mohammed Eliebid, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Salaheldin Elkatatny,Mohammed Mahmoud, Mohamed Abouelresh, Reyad Shawabkeh. March 2018. “Temperature Impact on Adsorption Contribution to Sequestration of CO2 in Immature Shale Formations in Saudi Arabia”. SPE-KSA-558-MS presented in SPE-KSA Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition (ATS&E) held in Dammam, 23-26 April 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192357-MS
  • Mahmoud Nader Elzenary, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Khaled Z. Abdelgawad, Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, Mohamed Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny, All SPE Members. March 2018. “New Technology to Evaluate Circulating Density While Drilling Using Artificial Intelligence” SPE-KSA-110373-MS presented in SPE-KSA Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition (ATS&E) held in Dammam, 23-26 April 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192282-MS
  • Mahmoud Nader Elzenary, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Khaled Z. Abdelgawad, Mohamed Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny KFUPM, Mahmoud Abughaban Saudi Aramco All SPE Members. March 2018. “Drilling with Advanced Rotary Steerable System; Case study” SPE-KSA-110373-MS presented in SPE-KSA Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition (ATS&E) held in Dammam, 23-26 April 2018.
  • Khalid H. Al Zani, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Salaheldin Elkatatny, Abdulaziz Abdulraheem, Mohamed Mahmoud KFUPM, March 2018. “Real Time Prediction of the Rheological Properties of Oil-Based Drilling fluids Using Artificial Neural Networks” SPE-192199-MS presented in SPE-KSA Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition (ATS&E) held in Dammam, 23-26 April 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192199-MS
  • MD Bashirul Haq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Mohamed Said Elsahat Mohammed, Yee-kwong Leong, UWA March 2018. “Acrylate Modified Xanthan Gum for EOR Application” Paper number: 117 presented in Chemical Engineering in Australia (CHEMECA 2018) held in Queenstown New Zealand , 30 September – 03 October 2018
  • MD Bashirul Haq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Mohamed Said Elsahat Mohammed, Lionel Talley Fogang, Moaz Abdelkader Abdelwahib Hiba, Moustafa Taha Moustafa Aly, KFUPM, Yee-kwong Leong, UWA March 2018. “Xanthan Gum/Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Polymer Solution: A Promising Blend for Temperature-Resistant and Salt-Tolerant Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes” Paper number: 62 presented in Chemical Engineering in Australia (CHEMECA 2018) held in Queenstown New Zealand , 30 September – 03 October 2018
  • Abdulraheem, A., Al-Shehri, D.A, Mahmoud, M. A. “On Utilizing Functional Network to Develop Mathematical Model for Poisson’s Ratio Determination” ARMA-2018–744 presented at the 52nd US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium held in Seattle, Washington, USA, 17–20 June 2018. https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ARMA-2018-744
  • Zeeshan Tariq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohamed Mahmoud, Najmudeen Sibaweihi, Ahmed Sadeed, M. Enamul Hossain; “A Stochastic Optimization Approach for Profit Maximization Using AlkalineSurfactant-Polymer Flooding in Complex Reservoirs” SPE-KSA-110373-MS presented in SPE-KSA Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition (ATS&E) held in Dammam, 23-26 April 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192243-MS
  • Zeeshan Tariq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, Mohamed Mahmoud, Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, Muhammad Rasheed Khan and Aneeq Nasir Janjua; “An Intelligent Solution to Forecast Pressure Drop in a Vertical Well Having Multiphase Flow Using Functional Network Technique” SPE-195656-MS accepted in PAPG/SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in Islamabad Pakistan , 10-12 December 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/195656-MS
  • MD Bashirul Haq, Dhafer Al-Shehri, MD Abdul Aziz, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Yazan Ghassan Musa Mheibesh, Mohammed Ameen Ahmed Qasem “Date-leaf Carbon Micro-Nanostructured Particles (DLCMNPs) For Enhance Oil Recovery” SPE-194789-MS accepted in 21st SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS) held in Bahrain , 18-21, March 2019 https://doi.org/10.2118/194789-MS
  • Shabab H. AlOtaibi, Yildiray Cinar, Saudi Aramco Dhafer Al-Shehri, KFUPM; “Analysis of Water/Oil Ratio in Complex Carbonate Reservoirs under Water-Flood” SPE-194982-MS presented at the SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS) to be held in Bahrain , 18-21, March 2019  https://doi.org/10.2118/194982-MS
  • S. Alade, D. Al-Shehri, M. Mahmoud, K. Sasaki, Y. Sugai; “Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Evaluation of Laminar Flow of Bitumen-in-Water Emulsion Stabilized by Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA): Effects of Salinity and Water Cut”   SPE-194778-MS presented at the SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS) to be held in Bahrain , 18-21, March 2019. https://doi.org/10.2118/194778-MS
  • Ahmed A. Al-Sulaiman, Krinis Dimitrios, Saudi Aramco, Dhafer Al-Shehri “Influence of Surface Choke on Water Cut and Flow Profile  in Horizontal Wellbores Intersecting  Fractures and Super-Ks” SPE-194960-MS presented at the SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS) to be held in Bahrain , 18-21, March 2019. https://doi.org/10.2118/194960-MS
  • Al-Shehri, D.A., Haq, B., “A Novel Approach in Gas Well Performance Monitoring and Forecasting using Modified Decline curve Analysis “ Paper number: IPTC-20322 for presentation at the 12th International Petroleum Technology Conference and Exhibition (IPTC) to be on held 13-15 January 2020 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  • Al-Shehri, D.A., Opoku, D. “Holistic Approach to Estimate Water breakthrough; a Case Study” 4th Kuwait Oil & Gas Conference and Show. October 13-16, 2019. SPE-198143-MS http://e.ctt.bz/e.asp?e=616E61D6-AB13-415C-94AC-CD9084E31E17 
  • Al-Shehri, D.A., “Comprehensive Evaluation Of Water Breakthrough With A Novel Method To Estimate Water Production” Paper number: SPE-198643-MS to be presented at the Gas & Oil Technology Showcase and Conference to be on held 21-23 October 2019 in Dubai, UAE.
  • Haq, MD Bashirul, Al-Shehri, Dhafer, Hasan Zahidul, Mohammed Isah, 2019 “A New Mathematical Workflow to Predict Permeability Variation Using Flowing Gas Material Balance” Paper number: OTC-30454-MS for presentation as a Knowledge Sharing Electronic Poster (ePoster) at the Offshore Technology Conference Asia to be on held March 24-27, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Tariq, Z., Mahmoud, Al-Shehri, D.,, Abdulraheem, A. , Al-Nakhil, A., Bataweel, M., Murtaza, M., 2019 “A Novel and Environmentally Friendly Approach to Reduce the Breakdown Pressure of Unconventional Rocks using Cyclic Injection Scheme” SPE-197595-MS for presentation at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition to be held on  November 11-14, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Tariq, Z., Al-Shehri, D., Mahmoud, M., Abdulraheem, A. , Al-Nakhil, A., Bataweel, M.,2019 “A Novel Thermochemical Fracturing Approach to Reduce the Fracture Pressure of High Strength Rocks” SPE-197593-MS for presentation  at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition to be held on  November 11-14, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Tariq, Z., Al-Shehri, D., Mahmoud, M., Abdulraheem, A. , Al-Nakhil, A., Bataweel, M.,2019 “An Experimental Evaluation of Thermochemical Fracturing in Layered Formations” SPE-MS for presentation  at the SPE/APG Annual Technical Conference to be held on  November 18-20, 2019 in Islamabad, Pakistan

Membership and Association with Professional Groups

  • Society of Petroleum Engineering.
  • Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
  • International/Saudi Association for Energy Economics (IAEE/ SAEE).
  • Arabian Society for Human Resource Management (ASHRM).
  • Society of Petro-physicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA).
  • Reviewer for Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
  • Reviewer for Taif University Deanship of Scientific Research.

Awards & Honors

  • 2019 recipient of International Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Membership Award.
  • 2018 Executive Board Member of the International Petroleum Engineering Department Heads Association (PEDHA)
  • 18 years of Distinguished Service award with Saudi Aramco
Tel: +966 (013) 860-2586
Fax: +966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2161

Dr. Abdullah Sultan

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Sultan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering. His research group focuses on complex and reactive fluids to address problems in the oil and gas industry with a focus on enhanced oil/gas recovery, drilling fluids, well stimulation, gel, emulsions, and flow assurance. He established the Complex and Reactive Fluids (CRF) Lab at KFUPM. Dr. Sultan has numerous publications in refereed journals and conferences. He served as Director for the Center of Petroleum & Minerals, Research Institute at KFUPM (2010 – 2015), and Chairman for the Department of Petroleum Engineering (2012 – 2017).

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA, 2009.
  • M.S., Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA. 2004.
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, 2002.

Research Interests

Complex and Reactive Fluids for oil and gas applications.

Selected Publications

  • Abdulmajeeb T. Onawole, Ibnelwaleed Hussein, Abdullah S. Sultan, Safwat Abdel-Azeim, Mohamed Mahmoud, Mohammed A. Saad. (2019). Molecular and Electronic Structure Elucidation of Fe2+/Fe3+ complexed Chelators used in iron sulfides Scale removal in oil and gas wells. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 9999. DOI: 1002/cjce.23463
  • Mohammad H. Alqam, Sidqi A. Abu-Khamsin, Abdullah S. Sultan, Taha M. Okasha, and Hasan O. Yildiz. (2019). Effect of Rock Mineralogy and Oil Composition on Wettability Alteration and Interfacial Tension by Brine and Carbonated Water. Energy Fuels, 2019, 33 (3), pp 1983–1989. DOI: 1021/acs.energyfuels.8b04143.
  • Abdullah Sultan. (2018). Stability of PAM/PEI emulsified gels under HTHS conditions for water shut-off treatment. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production (accepted). DOI: 1007/s13202-018-0597-2.
  • Lionel T. Fogang, Abdullah S. Sultan and Muhammad S. Kamal. (2018). Understanding viscosity reduction of a long-tail sulfobetaine viscoelastic surfactant by organic compounds. RSC Advances, Vol 8, pp 4455-4463. DOI: 1039/C7RA12538K.
  • Abdelhalim I. A. Mohamed, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Abdullah S. Sultan*, and Ghaithan A. Al-Muntasheri. (2018). Gelation of Emulsified Polyacrylamide/Polyethylenimine under High-Temperature, High-Salinity Conditions: Rheological Investigation. Eng. Chem. Res., 2018, 57(36), pp 12278–12287. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b02571.
  • Abdelhalim I.A. Mohamed, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Abdullah S. Sultan, Ghaithan A. Al-Muntasheri. (2018). Use of organoclay as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions under high-temperature high-salinity conditions. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol: 160 pp: 302-312. DOI: 1016/j.petrol.2017.10.077.
  • Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Ibnelwaleed Hussein, Mohamed Mahmoud, Abdullah S. Sultan, and Mohammed A.S. Saad. (2018). Oilfield scale formation and chemical removal: A review. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol: 171 pp: 127-139. DOI:1016/j.petrol.2018.07.037. ISI/Scopus:
  • A. Adewunmi, S. Ismail, and A. S. Sultan. (2018). Crosslinked Polyacrylamide Composite Hydrogels Impregnated with Fly Ash: Synthesis, Characterization and Their Application as Fractures Sealant for High Water Producing Zones in Oil and Gas Wells. Journal of Polymers and Environment, Vol 26(8), pp 3294-3306. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-018-1204-9. ISI/Scopus: Impact Factor: 1.971.
  • Mohammed Eliebid, Mohamed Mahmoud, Ibnelwaleed Hussein, Salaheldin Elkatatny, Reyad Shawabkeh, Abdullah Sultan, and Mohammed J. Al-Marri. (2018). Impact of Surfactant on the Retention of CO2and Methane in Carbonate Reservoirs. Energy Fuels, Vol 32 (4), pp 5355-5363. DOI: 1021/acs.energyfuels.8b00213.
  • Ahmad A. Adewunmi, Suzylawati Ismail, Taoreed O. Owolabi, Abdullah S. Sultan, Sunday O. Olatunji, Zulkifli Ahmad. (2018). Hybrid Intelligent Modelling of the Viscoelastic Moduli of Coal Fly Ash Based Polymer Gel System for Water Shutoff Treatment in Oil and Gas Wells. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (published online). DOI:/10.1002/cjce.23436.
  • Jun Li and Abdullah S. Sultan. (2017). Klinkenberg slippage effect in the permeability computations of shale gas by the pore-scale simulations. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Vol 48, pp 197-202. DOI: 1016/j.jngse.2016.07.041.
  • Abdelhalim I. A. Mohamed, Abdullah S. Sultan*, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, and Ghaithan A. Al-Muntasheri. (2017). Influence of Surfactant Structure on the Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions under High-Temperature High-Salinity Conditions. Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 2017, Article ID 5471376, 11 pages. DOI: 1155/2017/5471376.
  • Mohamed E. Kandil, Nayef M. Al-Saifi, Abdullah S. Sultan. (2016). Simulation and measurements of volumetric and phase behavior of carbon dioxide + higher alkanes at high pressure: CO2+ n-decane at temperatures (313–410) K and pressures up to 76 MPa. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 53, pp 198–206. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2016.07.045.

Awards & Honors

  • University Advising Award for the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (2018).
  • SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty (2018).
Tel: +966 (013) 860-2511
Fax: +966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2147

Dr. Rahul N. Gajbhiye

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Rahul is an Associate Professor holding a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University. He worked as a postdoctoral research associate at Tulsa University Drilling Research Project (TUDRP) at Tulsa University, Oklahoma. He also served as a Lecturer at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India. Dr. Rahul is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering and the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE).

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, USA, 2011
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, India, 1999

Research Interests

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Multiphase Flow in Pipes
  • Fracturing
  • Drilling Fluids and Cementation

Selected Publications

  • Hicham Ferroudji, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Ahmed Hadjadj, Titus Ntow Ofei, Mohamed Shafik Khaled, Sayeed Rushd, Rahul Narayanrao Gajbhiye, “3D Numerical and Experimental Modelling of Multiphase Flow Through an Annular Geometry Applied for Cuttings Transport”, International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Volume 151, June 2022, 104044 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2022.104044AL-Dogail, Ala, Gajbhiye, Rahul, AlNajim, Abdullatif, and Mustafa AlNaser. “Dimensionless Artificial Intelligence-Based Model for Multiphase Flow Pattern Recognition in Horizontal Pipe.” SPE Prod & Oper 37 (2022): 244–262. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/209198-PA
  • AL-Dogail, Ala, Gajbhiye, Rahul, AlNaser, Mustafa, AlNajim, Abdullatif, and Mohamed Mahmoud. “Intelligent Approach for Gas-Oil Separation Plant Oil Recovery Enhancement.” SPE Prod & Oper (2022;): doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/210565-PA
  • H Ferroudji, A Hadjadj, TN Ofei, RN Gajbhiye, MA Rahman, MF Qureshi, “Effect of Drill Pipe Orbital Motion on non-Newtonian Fluid Flow in an Eccentric Wellbore: A Study with Computational Fluid Dynamics”, J Petrol Explor Prod Technol 12, 1383–1402 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-021-01403-y
  • R Gajbhiye, A AlDogail, B AlDossary Badr, M Al-Naser, M Mahmoud, “Method for Optimizing Gas Oil Separation Plant Parameters to Maximize Oil Recovery”, US Patent App. 17/022,81622, March 2022.
  • Ala S. AL-Dogail, Rahul N. Gajbhiye, “Effects of Density, Viscosity and Surface Tension on Flow Regimes and Pressure Drop of Two-Phase Flow in Horizontal Pipes”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 205, 2021, 108719, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108719.
  • S Kalam, SA Abu-Khamsin, HY Al-Yousef, R Gajbhiye, “A Novel Empirical Correlation for Waterflooding Performance Prediction in Stratified Reservoirs Using Artificial Intelligence”, Neural Comput & Applic 33, 2497–2514 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-020-05158-1

Extended Publications (+)

  • S. Elkatatny, R.N. Gajbhiye, Anas Ahmed, and Ahmed Abdulhamid, “Enhancing the Cement Quality Using Polypropylene Fibers”, Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, PEPT-D-19-00037-2019
  • Ahmed Abdulhamid Mahmoud, Salaheldin Elkatatny, Abdulmalek Ahmed and Rahul Gajbhiye, “Influence of Nanoclay Content on Cement Matrix for Oil Wells Subjected to Cyclic Steam Injection” Materials 2019, 12(9), 1452; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12091452
  • A. Homoud, R. Gajbhiye, D. Al-Shehri, “Transient Wellbore Pressure Build-Up Correlation Helps Engineers to Ensure HIPPS Safe Operation” SPE-199342-PA, SPE Production & Operations, 2019.
  • M. Siddiqui, R.N. Gajbhiye, “Stability and Texture of CO2/N2 in Sandstone” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects COLSUA_21561. Volume 534, Pages 26-37, December 2017.
  • A. Edrisi, R.N. Gajbhiye, and S. I. Kam, “Experimental Study of Polymer-free and Polymer-added Foams for Underbalanced Drilling: Are Two Foam-Flow Regimes Still There?” SPE Journal, p. 55-68, Vol. 19, Issue 1, 2014.

Awards & Honors

  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2021-2022
  • Outstanding Students Advising KFUPM 7th Senior Design Expo, 12 May 2022
  • SPE Regional Service Award 2020
  • Awards for presentations at the GOM Deepwater Technical Symposium, New Orleans (2009), and the AADE (Premier Fluid Conference), Houston (2010).
Tel: +966 (013) 860-​2688

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 1256

Dr. Murtada Al-Jawad

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Al Jawad is an Associate Professor in the Petroleum Engineering Department at KFUPM. He has actively participated in research projects on reactive transport, geomechanics, and sustainability. Since joining KFUPM in 2018, Dr. Al Jawad has been a member of several internally and externally funded projects. He led the development of a concentration in unconventional hydrocarbon resources. Also, he established a fully equipped, state-of-the-art lab to study and evaluate hydraulic fractures. Dr. Al Jawad is an active SPE member, as he served as a committee member and session chair in MEOS, IPTC, IHFTC, and other related workshops and symposiums. 

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2018
  • M.S., in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014
  • B.S., in Chemical Engineering, KFUPM University, 2011

Research Interests

  • Reactive transport
  • Geomechanics
  • Sustainability
  • Productivity enhancement

Selected Publications

  • Alabdrabalnabi, M., Aboluhom, H., Aljawad, M. S.*, Al-Ramadan, M., & Almohsin, A. (2025). An integrated 3D model of water shutoff considering the gelation kinetics of nanosilica gel. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 16465.‏
  • Aljawad, M. S.*, Kim, T. W., Al Shafloot, T., & Kovscek, A. R. (2024). In-situ study of CO2-saturated brine reactive transport in carbonates considering the efficiency of wormhole propagation. Advances in Water Resources, 192, 104792.‏
  • Samarkin, Y., Amao, A., Aljawad, M. S.*,  et al. (2023). Conductivity Enhancement of Fractured Carbonates through High-Temperature Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate Consolidation: A Preliminary Study. SPE Journal, 1-17.
  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S.*, Al-Yousif, et al. (2022). The Impact of Green Chelating Agent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Foam Rheology and Stability at High Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity. SPE Journal, 1-14.
  • Mustafa, A., Alzaki, T., Aljawad, M. S.*, et al. (2022). Impact of acid wormhole on the mechanical properties of chalk, limestone, and dolomite: Experimental and modeling studies. Energy Reports, 8, 605-616.
  • Samarkin, Y., Amao, A., Aljawad, M. S.*, et al. (2022). Hardness Enhancement of Carbonate Rocks by Formation of Smithsonite and Fluorite. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(2), 1001-1012.
  • Kadafur, I., BinGhanim, A., Aljawad, M. S., et al, (2022). Rheological study of CO2 foamed chelating stimulation fluids under harsh reservoir conditions. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 208, 109201.
  • Aljawad, M. S.*, Aboluhom, H., Schwalbert, M. P., et al. (2021). Temperature impact on linear and radial wormhole propagation in limestone, dolomite, and mixed mineralogy. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 93, 104031.
  • Aljawad, M. S. *, Schwalbert, M. P., Mahmoud, M., & Sultan, A. (2020). Impacts of natural fractures on acid fracture design: A modeling study. Energy Reports, 6, 1073-1082.

Awards & Honors

  • Excellence in Research Award, KFUPM, 2025
  • Applied Research Award, KFUPM, 2025
  • Students’ Advisor Award, KFUPM, 2023
  • ARMA Applied Research Award, 2022
  • Early Career Research Award, KFUPM, 2022
  • Prince Mohammad bin Fahd reward for Acadmeic excellence, 2011
Tel: +966 (013) 860-​2688

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 1256

Dr. Murtada Al-Jawad

Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Department

Dr. Al Jawad is an Associate Professor in the Petroleum Engineering Department at KFUPM. He has actively participated in research projects on reactive transport, geomechanics, and sustainability. Since joining KFUPM in 2018, Dr. Al Jawad has been a member of several internally and externally funded projects. He led the development of a concentration in unconventional hydrocarbon resources. Also, he established a fully equipped, state-of-the-art lab to study and evaluate hydraulic fractures. Dr. Al Jawad is an active SPE member, as he served as a committee member and session chair in MEOS, IPTC, IHFTC, and other related workshops and symposiums. 

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2018
  • M.S., in Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014
  • B.S., in Chemical Engineering, KFUPM University, 2011

Research Interests

  • Reactive transport
  • Geomechanics
  • Sustainability
  • Productivity enhancement

Selected Publications

  • Alabdrabalnabi, M., Aboluhom, H., Aljawad, M. S.*, Al-Ramadan, M., & Almohsin, A. (2025). An integrated 3D model of water shutoff considering the gelation kinetics of nanosilica gel. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 16465.‏
  • Aljawad, M. S.*, Kim, T. W., Al Shafloot, T., & Kovscek, A. R. (2024). In-situ study of CO2-saturated brine reactive transport in carbonates considering the efficiency of wormhole propagation. Advances in Water Resources, 192, 104792.‏
  • Samarkin, Y., Amao, A., Aljawad, M. S.*,  et al. (2023). Conductivity Enhancement of Fractured Carbonates through High-Temperature Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate Consolidation: A Preliminary Study. SPE Journal, 1-17.
  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S.*, Al-Yousif, et al. (2022). The Impact of Green Chelating Agent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Foam Rheology and Stability at High Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity. SPE Journal, 1-14.
  • Mustafa, A., Alzaki, T., Aljawad, M. S.*, et al. (2022). Impact of acid wormhole on the mechanical properties of chalk, limestone, and dolomite: Experimental and modeling studies. Energy Reports, 8, 605-616.
  • Samarkin, Y., Amao, A., Aljawad, M. S.*, et al. (2022). Hardness Enhancement of Carbonate Rocks by Formation of Smithsonite and Fluorite. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(2), 1001-1012.
  • Kadafur, I., BinGhanim, A., Aljawad, M. S., et al, (2022). Rheological study of CO2 foamed chelating stimulation fluids under harsh reservoir conditions. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 208, 109201.
  • Aljawad, M. S.*, Aboluhom, H., Schwalbert, M. P., et al. (2021). Temperature impact on linear and radial wormhole propagation in limestone, dolomite, and mixed mineralogy. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 93, 104031.
  • Aljawad, M. S. *, Schwalbert, M. P., Mahmoud, M., & Sultan, A. (2020). Impacts of natural fractures on acid fracture design: A modeling study. Energy Reports, 6, 1073-1082.

Awards & Honors

  • Excellence in Research Award, KFUPM, 2025
  • Applied Research Award, KFUPM, 2025
  • Students’ Advisor Award, KFUPM, 2023
  • ARMA Applied Research Award, 2022
  • Early Career Research Award, KFUPM, 2022
  • Prince Mohammad bin Fahd reward for Acadmeic excellence, 2011
Tel: +966 (013) 860 5439

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2155

Dr. Zaka Emad

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Mining Science & Engineering Program

Dr. Zaka Emad, a distinguished expert in Mining Engineering, joined the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (CPG) at KFUPM in November 2024, bringing a wealth of expertise and passion for innovation in the field. Before this, he spent a decade shaping minds at UET Lahore, focusing on underground mine design, rock mechanics, and rock fragmentation.

His impressive postdoctoral research at Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Canada, explored numerical modeling of destress blasting, while his Ph.D. work delved into the dynamic performance of cemented rockfill under blast-induced vibrations. With over 17 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Emad is a pioneer in underground mining, excavation techniques, rock mechanics, mine safety, and numerical modeling. His commitment to advancing knowledge and solving complex challenges makes him a vital asset to the CPG and the broader mining community.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Mining Engineering, McGill University, 2014
  • M.S., in Mining Engineering, UET. Pakistan, 2010
  • B.S., in Mining Engineering, UET. Pakistan, 2007

Research Interests

  • Underground Mining and Excavation
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Rock Fragmentation
  • Mine Safety

Selected Publications

  • Majeed, Y., Sani, K.M., Emad, M.Z. (2024). Estimating Pillar Strength for Rock Salt Mines of the Salt Range Pakistan using Statistical and Artificial Neural Network Modellling Techniques. Journal of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-024-01037-8 (Q4, IF:1.5)
  • Majeed, Y., Emad, M.Z., Abu-Bakar, M.Z., and Ayatullah. (2024). Prediction of Rock Fragmentation in Bench Blasting Operations Based on Multi Parameters—A Case Study. Journal of Mining Science. Vol. 60, No. 1, pp. 74–86. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062739124010095 (Q4, IF: 0.7)
  • Abbas, N., Li, K.G., Emad, M.Z., and Khan, A. (2024). Quantifying uncertainty in rock mass properties: Implications for GSI, RMi, and RMR assessments. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 124, no. 5, pp. 284–295. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/2599/2024, (Q2, IF: 0.9)
  • Abbas, N., Li, K., Emad, M.Z., Fissha, Y., Ali, M., Ghribi, W., Gamil, Y., Ikeda, H., (2024). Enhancing tunnel stability in the Himalayas: Empirical design support through numerical modelling. J. Eng. 2024, e12369. https://doi.org/10.1049/tje2.12369 (Q4, IF: 0.7)
  • Khan, N.M.; Ma L; Emad, M. Z.; Feroze, T.; Gao, G.; Alarifi, S.S; Sun, L.; Hussain, S.; Wang, H. (2024). Predicting Sandstone Brittleness under Varying Water Conditions Using Infrared Radiation and Computational Techniques. Water, vol. 16, 143. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16010143, (Q2, IF: 3.4)
  • Raza, M.A., Raza S., Khan M.U., Emad M.Z., Jalil, K., and Saki, S.A. (2023), Cost modelling for dimension stone quarry operations. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 123, no. 8, pp. 521–525. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411- 9717/1578/2023 (Q2, IF: 0.9)
  • Abbas, N., Li, KG., Emad, M.Z. et al. Empirical Evaluation of RMR, GSI, and Q for Underground Excavations. Iran J Sci Technol Trans Civ Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-023-01275-8 (Q2, IF: 1.7)
  • Sohail, G.M., Yasin, Q., Radewan, A.E., Emad, M.Z., (2023) Estimating hardness and Young’s modulus of shale using drill cuttings: Implications for hydraulic fracturing in shale gas reservoir development. Journal of Gas Science and Engineering, vol. 118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2023.205116
  • Majeed, Y., Abbas, N., and Emad, M.Z. (2023), Stability evaluation of room-and-pillar rock salt mines by using a flat jack technique – A case study. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 123, no. 6, pp. 287–298. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1872/2023 (Q2, IF: 0.64)
  • Jan, M.S., Hussain, S., Zahra, R.E., Emad, M.Z., Khan N.M., Cao, K., Rehman, Z.U., Alarifi, S.S., Raza, S., Sherin, S., Salman, M., (2023). Appraisal of Different Artificial Intelligence Techniques for the Prediction of Marble Strength. Sustainability, Vol 15, No, 11, pp 8835. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118835 (IF 3.889)

Extended Publications (+)

Papers published in refereed Journals

  • Shahzad, M., Majeed, Y., Emad, M.Z., Arshad, S.M., Goraya, R., Akram, M., (2023), Assessing mechanical characteristics of typical support system being used in thin seam coal mining of Pakistan. Int. J. Mining and Mineral Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2022
  • Raza, M.A., Hassan, A., Khan, M.U., Emad, M.Z., and Saki, S.A. (2023), A critical comparison of interpolation techniques for digital terrain modelling in mining. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 123, no. 2, pp. 53–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/2271/2023. (Q2, IF: 0.64)
  • Khan, M.U., M. U. Tahir, Z. Emad, M. A. Raza, S. A. Saki. (2023). Investigating Strength Anisotropy of Plain and Steel Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-022-00715-9 (Q2, IF: 1.695)
  • Xu, Y.; Khan, N.M.; Rehman, H.; Hussain, S.; Khan, R.M.A.; Emad, M.Z.; Cao, K.; Bin Mohd Hashim, M.H.; Alarifi, S.S.; Cui, R.; Li, X. (2022) Research on Leakage Detection at the Joints of Diaphragm Walls of Foundation Pits Based on Ground Penetrating Radar. Sustainability 2023, 15, 506. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010506 (Q2, IF: 1.695)
  • Hussain, S. N. M. Khan, Z. Emad, A. M. Naji, K. Cao, Q. Gao, Z. U. Rehman, S. Raza, R. Cui,
    M. Salman, S. S. Alarifi. (2022) An appropriate model for the prediction of rock mass deformation modulus among various artificial intelligence models. Sustainability by MDPI, 14(22), 15225; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142215225, (Q1, IF: 3.889)
  • Saleem Y.; Z. Emad; A. Ali; S. Naz. (2022) Synergetic Effect of Different Plant Growth Regulators on Micropropagation of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) by Callogenesis. Agriculture by MDPI, (Agriculture technology). 12, 1812. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12111812 (Q1, IF: 3.408)
  • Khan N. M.; K. Cao; Z. Emad; S. Hussain; H. U. Rehman; K. S. Shah; F. U. Rehman; A. Muhammad (2022). Development of Predictive Models for Determination of the Extent of Damage in Granite Caused by Thermal Treatment and Cooling Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence. Mathematics by MDPI, Special Issue Mathematical Problems in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 10, 2883. https://doi.org/10.3390/math10162883 (Q1, IF: 2.592)
  • Khan N. M.; K. Cao; Q. Yuan; M. H. B. M. Hashim; H. Rehman; S. Hussain; Z. Emad; B. Ullah; K. S. Shah; S. Khan (2022). Application of artificial neural networks and multivariate statistics to predict Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Static Elasticity using physical properties under different thermal conditions. Sustainability 2022, 14(16), 9901; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14169901 (Q1, IF: 3.889)
  • Emad M.Z., Majeed, and G. Rehman. (2022), Rock splitting techniques for reducing undesirable cracks and fissures in rock salt blocks. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 122, no. 3, pp. 147-154. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1780/2022 . (Q4, IF: 0.68)
  • Emad M. Z., M. U. Khan, S. A. Saki, M. A. Raza, and M. U. Tahir. (2022) Correlations Between Mechanical and Index Properties of Sandstone from the Central Salt Range. Journal of Mining Science, 2021, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp. 901–910. © Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2021. Published in Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, 2021, No. 6, pp. 27–37. DOI: 10.1134/S106273912106003X (Q4, IF: 0.456)
  • Rehman A., Z. Emad, M.U. Khan. (2021) Improving the environmental and economic aspects of blasting in surface mining by using stemming plugs. The Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy VOLUME 121 JULY 2021369. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/1573/2021. (Q4, IF: 0.68)
  • Rehman, A., Z. Emad, M.U. Khan, M.A. Saleem, S.A. Saki. (2021) Investigation and analysis of fatal accidents reporting practices in the Punjab province of Pakistan and remedial measures. Resources Policy, 73, 2021, 102186, ISSN 0301-4207, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102186. (Q1, IF: 3.99)
  • Hayat, M.B., M. Danishwar, A. Hamid, M.M. Zaid, Z. Emad. (2021) Quadratic Mathematical Modeling of Sustainable Dry Beneficiation of Kaolin. Minerals 2021, 11(4), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11040429 (Q2, IF: 2.38)
  • Emad, M.Z., Khan, M.U., Raza, M.A. et al. (2021) Optimum Design of Half Tunnels for Transportation in the Himalayas. Transp. Infrastruct. Geotech. 2021, 8(1), 31-Mar-2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-021-00162-x (X-cat on HJRS)
  • Khan, M.U., K. O. Homan, S. A. Saki, Z. Emad & M. A. Raza (2020). Real-time diesel particulate matter monitoring in underground mines: evolution and applications, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 35:4, 291-305, DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2020.1818937. (Q2, IF:1.917)
  • Shah, K.S.; M. H. M. Hashim, Z. Emad, K. S. Ariffin, M. Junaid and N. M. Khan, (2020). Effect of particle morphology on mechanical behavior of rock mass. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(15), Article number: 708(2020), 1-17, DOI: 10.1007/s12517-020-05680-5. (Q2, IF:1.327)
  • Rehman, A., Z. Emad, M.U. Khan. (2020). Role of Ergonomics in the Selection of Stemming Plugs for Surface Mining Operations. Archives of Mining Sciences, 65(1), 59-70, DOI: 10.24425/ams.2020.132706. (Q4, IF:0.77)
  • Majeed, Y., Z., Emad, G. Rehman, & M. Arshad (2019). Block Extraction of Himalayan Rock Salt by Applying Conventional Dimension Stone Quarrying Techniques. Journal of Mining Science, 55(4), 610-625. Doi:10.1134/S1062739119045965. (Q4, IF:0.336)
  • Naji, A.M.; H. Rehman.; Z. Emad; H. Yoo. (2019) Static and Dynamic Influence of the Shear Zone on Rockburst Occurrence in the Headrace Tunnel of the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project, Pakistan. Energies 2019, 12(11), 2124. (Q3, IF:2.702)
  • Ahmed, S.; M.U. Khan; Z. Emad. (2019) Challenges and Opportunities in Underground Coal Mines of the Salt Range in Pakistan. Georesources Journal. Volume 5, No 1, February 2019, Pages 42-46.
  • Naji, A.M.; Z. Emad; H. Rehman,.; H. Yoo. (2019) Geological and geomechanical heterogeneity in deep hydropower tunnels: A rock burst failure case study. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. Volume 84, February 2019, Pages 507-521. (Q1, IF:4.45)
  • Ahmed, S.; Z. Emad. (2018) Blast performance improvement using stemming plugs at limestone quarries in Salt Range Pakistan. Georesources Journal. Volume 4, No 4, December 2018, Pages 42-46.
  • Naji, A.M.; H. Rehman; Z. Emad; H. Yoo. (2018) Impact of Shear Zone on Rockburst in the Deep Neelum-Jehlum Hydropower Tunnel: A Numerical Modeling Approach. Energies 2018, 11, 1935. (Q3, IF:2.702)
  • Emad, M. Z., Mitri, Hani, & Kelly, Cecile. (2018). Dynamic model validation using blast vibration monitoring in mine backfill. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 107, 48-54. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.04.047. (Q1, IF:3.780)
  • Emad, M. Z. (2017). Numerical modelling approach for mine backfill. Sādhanā, 42(9), 1595-1604. doi: 10.1007/s12046-017-0702-0. (Q2, IF:0.769)
  • Sainoki, A.; Z. Emad; & H.S. Mitri. (2016). Study on the efficiency of destress blasting in deep mine drift development. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 54(4), 518-528. doi: 10.1139/cgj-2016-0260 (Q1, IF:2.802)
  • Saki, S.A., J.F. Brune,; G.E. Bogin Jr.; J.W. Grubb; Z. Emad & R.C. Gilmore. (2017). CFD study of the effect of face ventilation on CH4 in returns and explosive gas zones in progressively sealed longwall gobs. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 117, 257-262. (Q2, IF:0.407)
  • Emad, M. Z., Mitri, Hani, & Kelly, Cecile. (2017). In-situ blast vibration monitoring in cemented rockfill stope – a case study. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 31(2), 119-136. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2015.1123600. (Q2, IF:1.917)
  • Shehzad, M., Z. Ali, Majeed ,  M. Z. Emad,  M.  Aaqib,  B. Adeel,  (2015) “Liberation Studies of Padhrar Coal By Using Fractionation Method, XRD Analysis, and Megascopic and Microscopic Techniques.” Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 59 (2).  [PJSIR-1339-8849- SA] (X-Category)
  • Emad, M. Z.; Z.Ali; F. Noor; Z. Anwar; H. Ali, (2015), “Slag testing for cut and fill mining operations” Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 43 (1) 15 – 20. (HEC: X-Category)
  • Emad, M. Z., Mitri, Hani, & Kelly, Cecile. (2015). State-of-the-art review of backfill practices for sublevel stoping system. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 29(6), 544-556. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2014.889363. (Q2, IF:1.917)
  • Sheraz, A.M.; Z. Emad, M. Shahzad, S.M. Arshad (2014). “Relation between uniaxial compressive strength, point load index and sonic wave velocity for dolerite.” Pakistan Journal of Science, 66 (1), 60 – 66 (HEC: X-Category).
  • Emad, M. Z., Mitri, Hani S., & Kelly, Cecile. (2014). Effect of blast-induced vibrations on fill failure in vertical block mining with delayed backfill. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 51 (9): 975-983. doi: 10.1139/cgj-2013-0305. (Q1, IF:2.802)
  • Emad, M. Z., H. S. Mitri, J.G. Henning (2012). “Effect of blast vibrations on the stability of cemented rockfill.” International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment 26(3): 233 – 243. (Q2, IF:1.917)

 

Papers published in Conference Proceedings

  • Khan, M.U., M., Waqas, Z., Emad, M.U., Tahir. Examining the Anisotropic Strength of Plain and Steel Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete, to be presented in American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA 2024) to be held on 22-24 June 2024.
  • Ali, H., Shahzaib, M., Z., Emad, Waqas, M., Ijaz, W. Stability analysis of a tunnel nearby folded strata using numerical modeling, to be presented in American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA 2024) to be held on 22-24 June 2024.
  • Ashraf, M., Z., Emad, M., Waqas, H., Moazzam. Numerical Simulation of Toppling Failure in Sedimentary Rock Slope Cuts with Alternating Soft and Hard Bands, to be presented in American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA 2024) to be held on 22-24 June 2024.
  • Emad, M.Z., Majeed, and M. Waqas, Rock salt block extraction using conventional rock mining methods, to be presented in American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA 2023) to be held on 28-30 June 2023.
  • Emad, M.Z., Waqas, and M.U. Khan, Investigating the impacts of porosity on the rock mechanical properties of sandstone, to be presented in American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA 2023) to be held on 28-30 June 2023.
  • Emad, M.Z., U. Khan, and Zahid Mir, Stability Evaluation of Ground at Tunnels Crossing (16ICGE-NAT-02). In Sixteenth International Geotechnical Engineering Conference (16-ICGE) held in Lahore Pakistan. 7-8 Dec 2022
  • Emad, M.Z., and M. Waqas, Design of Larger Span Overhanging Cliffs Constructed in Himalayas (ARMA22-0534). In American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA2022). 27-29 June 2022.
  • Emad, M.Z., Majeed, Y., Ali, Z., and Hayat, B. (2021). An Insight of Lithium Resources, Mining, Environmental Aspects and Way Forward. In International Conference on Energy, Water and Environment, (ICEWE 2021) in Lahore. 31-March-2021.
  • Naji, A.M., Rehman, H., Emad, M.Z., Ahmed, S., Kim, J., and Yoo, H., (2019), Rockburst evaluation in complex geological environment in deep hydropower tunnels, WTC 2019 in Naples, Italy. Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art. 03 May – 09 May, 2019.
  • Ur Rehman A., Emad M.Z., Khan M.U., 2019. Ergonomic Selection of Stemming Plugs For Quarry Blasting Operation. In: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. Denver, CO, p 6.
  • Emad, M.Z. (2019). Blast-induced vibrations in underground mines. Submitted to ISCMRE 19, held in Nilore Islamabad Pakistan Sept 24th to 26th 2019 (Invited Talk).
  • Emad, M.Z. (2018). Ground control related problems in headrace tunnel of NJHPP. Submitted to ISCMRE 18, held in Nilore Islamabad Pakistan October 16th to 18th 2018 (Invited Talk)
  • Emad, M.Z. (2018). Construction of tunnel portal in weak rock mass. Submitted to World Tunneling Congress 2018, held in Dubai UAE between April 22nd to 26th 2018.
  • Emad, M.Z. (2018). Two dimensional model of gate entries of a thin-seam coal mining operation. Submitted to International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, ICAET2018 held between April 2-3 2018 (Invited Talk).
  • Khan, R.M.A.; Z. Emad and B. WanJo (2017). Tunnel Portal Construction using Sequential Excavation Method: A Case Study, submitted to MATEC Web of Conferences 138, 04002 (2017), EACEF. DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/20171380400.
  • Emad, M. Z.; M.U. Khan; and R. Goraya (2017). 3D Modelling of Mine Stopes. Submitted to ICGCM 2017 to be held on 24 to 27 July 2017 in Morgantown WV.
  • Emad, M. Z.; M.U. Khan, (2017). Numerical modeling of main and tail gate of a modified long wall mining operation. In SME annual conference/meeting, Denver CO – February 2017.
  • Emad, M. Z., H. Mitri, (2013). Backfill practices for sublevel stoping system. MPES 2013 – held in between 14 – 19 October 2013 in Dresden Germany.
  • Emad, M. Z., and H. Mitri, (2013). Modelling dynamic loading on backfilled stopes in sublevel stoping systems. SINOROCK 2013-3rd ISRM Symposium on Rock Mechanics, “Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods”. F. Tan. Shanghai, China, CRC Press 2013: 351–356.
  • Emad, M. Z., and H. Mitri (2013). Optimization of cemented rockfill properties and practices for sublevel mining systems. Presented in the CIM 2013 Convention held in between May 5 – 8, 2013 in Toronto Canada.
  • Emad, M. Z., H. Mitri, and C. Kelly (2012). Effect of blast-induced vibrations on ore dilution due to fill failure. 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference – GeoManitoba2012. G. Robinson and K. Bannister. Winnipeg Canada, Canadian Geotechnical Society: Paper number: 390.
  • Emad, M. Z., H. Mitri, and J.G. Henning (2012). “Effect of Backfill Placement Method on Its Stability: A Dynamic Modelling Case Study.” 21st Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, RockEng12 Edmonton AB 5 – 9, May 2012: 187 – 196.
  • Emad, M. Z., H. S. Mitri, et al. (2011). “Some factors affecting cemented rockfill failure in longhole mining.” Proceedings of the Twentieth International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection MPES 2011, Edited by A. Zharmenov, R.Singhal, S.Yefremova: 163 – 174.
  • Bagde, M. N., Z. Emad, H. Mitri (2011). “Examining the influence of stope dimensions and mining sequence on backfill dilution: a review with case study ” In Int. Conf. on Technological Challenges and Management issues for sustainability of Mining Industries (TMSMI), August 04-06, 2011, organized by Dept. of Mining Eng., NIT Rourkela, India, B. K. Pal and S. Chatterjee (Eds.): 13-28.

Awards & Honors

Membership and Association with Professional Groups

  • Pakistan Engineering Council – Professional Engineer (since 2015)
  • Institute of Engineers Pakistan – Member (since 2017)
  • Pakistan Geotechnical Society – Member (since 2019)
  • Society of Mining Engineers – Member (since 2016)
  • Reviewer for Tunneling and Underground Excavation
  • Reviewer for International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Awards & Honors

  • Joint Best Teacher Award (2022-23)
  • Medal for excellence in research (2014)
  • Excellence in research award (2012, 2013 and 2014)
  • Falconbridge scholarship (2012)
  • James Douglas fellow (2011 and 2013)
  • Fully funded scholarship for PhD studies (2010-2014)
  • UET postgraduate scholarship
  • Merit scholarship in undergraduate studies
  • Secured an overall 1st position in all semesters
Tel: +966 (013) 860-4970

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 1252

Dr. Mustafa Al-Ramadan

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Al Ramadan joined the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KFUPM as a graduate assistant in 2011, and he is currently an Assistant Professor. He has more than 9 years of experience in academia and research.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA, 2020
  • M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA, 2014
  • B.SC. in Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA, 2011

Research Interests

  • Cementing
  • Gas Migration
  • Well Integrity
  • Conformance Control

Selected Publications

  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., Kwatia, G., Ezeakacha, C., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Experimental investigation of well integrity: Annular gas migration in cement column. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 179, 126-135
  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., Ezeakacha, C., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Analytical and Experimental Investigation of the Critical Length in Casing–Liner Overlap. Sustainability, 11(23), 6861
  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Robust Leakage Modeling for Plug and Abandonment Applications. In ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection
  • Kwatia, G., Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Enhanced cement composition for preventing annular gas migration. In ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection
  • Phi, T., Elgaddafi, R., Al Ramadan, M., Ahmed, R., & Teodoriu, C. (2019, November). Well Integrity Issues: Extreme High-Pressure High-Temperature Wells and Geothermal Wells a Review. In SPE Thermal Well Integrity and Design Symposium. Society of Petroleum Engineers.
  • Imqam, A., Bai, B., Al Ramadan, M., Wei, M., Delshad, M., and Sepehrnoori, K. (2015). Preformed-Particle-Gel Extrusion Through Open Conduits During Conformance-Control Treatments, SPE Journal, 20:5, 1083-1093

Awards & Honors

  • Imperial Barrel Award (IBA), AAPG, 2012
Tel: +966 (013) 860-4970

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 1252

Dr. Mustafa Al-Ramadan

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Department

Dr. Al Ramadan joined the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KFUPM as a graduate assistant in 2011, and he is currently an Assistant Professor. He has more than 9 years of experience in academia and research.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA, 2020
  • M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA, 2014
  • B.SC. in Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA, 2011

Research Interests

  • Cementing
  • Gas Migration
  • Well Integrity
  • Conformance Control

Selected Publications

  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., Kwatia, G., Ezeakacha, C., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Experimental investigation of well integrity: Annular gas migration in cement column. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 179, 126-135
  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., Ezeakacha, C., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Analytical and Experimental Investigation of the Critical Length in Casing–Liner Overlap. Sustainability, 11(23), 6861
  • Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Robust Leakage Modeling for Plug and Abandonment Applications. In ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection
  • Kwatia, G., Al Ramadan, M., Salehi, S., & Teodoriu, C. (2019). Enhanced cement composition for preventing annular gas migration. In ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection
  • Phi, T., Elgaddafi, R., Al Ramadan, M., Ahmed, R., & Teodoriu, C. (2019, November). Well Integrity Issues: Extreme High-Pressure High-Temperature Wells and Geothermal Wells a Review. In SPE Thermal Well Integrity and Design Symposium. Society of Petroleum Engineers.
  • Imqam, A., Bai, B., Al Ramadan, M., Wei, M., Delshad, M., and Sepehrnoori, K. (2015). Preformed-Particle-Gel Extrusion Through Open Conduits During Conformance-Control Treatments, SPE Journal, 20:5, 1083-1093

Awards & Honors

  • Imperial Barrel Award (IBA), AAPG, 2012
Dr-Bashirul-Haq
Tel: +966 (013) 860-​8359
Fax: +966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg.76, Rm. 2211

Dr. Bashirul Haq

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Haq is employed as an Assistant Professor at The Department of Petroleum Engineering. His association with the University began in 2008 when he took on a part-time Lecturers role and this was in place for 3 years.

Dr. Haq has spent a number of years working in Australia and this involved being an Associate Lecturer at The School of Oil and Gas Engineering, The University of Western Australia from 2006-08. He then became a Consultant with Chevron and Western Australian Energy Research Alliance from 2010-15.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Australia, 2013.

Research Interests

  • Green Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Dynamic Reservoir Characterization
  • Production Health Analysis
  • Production Optimization

Selected Publications

  • GOLDSCHMIDT, P., HAQ, B., CRAWLEY, C., PALANISAMY, S., 2013, “ARTAM-WH Early Predictive Well Health (WH) Meta Monitoring Tool”, APPEA 2014 Journal.
  • SERFATY, J.L., POGSON, M. AND HAQ, B. 2011 “Western Australia’s First Underground Gas Storage Field: Specific Failure Modes” APPEA  2011 Journal
  • LI, J., LIU, J., TREFRY, M.G., PARK, J., LIU, K., HAQ, B., JOHNSTON, C.D., CLENNELL, B., VOLK, H. 2011, “Impact of Rock Heterogeneity on Interactions of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes”,Journal of Transport in Porous Media, 92, pp. 373-396.
  • LI, J., LIU, J., TREFRY, M.G., PARK, J., LIU, K., HAQ, B., JOHNSTON, C.D., CLENNELL, B., VOLK, H. 2010, “Interactions of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes”, Journal of Transport in Porous Media, 87(1) pp. 77-104.
  • HAQ, M.B. AND RAHMAN, M.K., 2008 “A Comparative Study of Three Methods for Estimating Initial Gas In Place Applied to Gas Fields in Bangladesh” Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology, 26, pp. 532-544.
  • HAQ, M.B., GOMES, E., TAMIM, M., 2005 “Production Optimization Study of Saldanadi Gas Field” Journal of Chemical Engineering. Published by Chemical Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Vol. ChE 23, No. 1, ISSN: 0379-4318, December, 2005.

Awards & Honors

  • Western Australia CSIRO-University Postgraduate Scholarship (WACUPS)
  • Scholarship for International Research Fees (SIRF)
Dr-Bashirul-Haq
Tel: +966 (013) 860-​8359
Fax: +966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg.76, Rm. 2211

Dr. Bashirul Haq

Associate Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Department

Dr. Haq is employed as an Assistant Professor at The Department of Petroleum Engineering. His association with the University began in 2008 when he took on a part-time Lecturers role and this was in place for 3 years.

Dr. Haq has spent a number of years working in Australia and this involved being an Associate Lecturer at The School of Oil and Gas Engineering, The University of Western Australia from 2006-08. He then became a Consultant with Chevron and Western Australian Energy Research Alliance from 2010-15.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Australia, 2013.

Research Interests

  • Green Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Dynamic Reservoir Characterization
  • Production Health Analysis
  • Production Optimization

Selected Publications

  • GOLDSCHMIDT, P., HAQ, B., CRAWLEY, C., PALANISAMY, S., 2013, “ARTAM-WH Early Predictive Well Health (WH) Meta Monitoring Tool”, APPEA 2014 Journal.
  • SERFATY, J.L., POGSON, M. AND HAQ, B. 2011 “Western Australia’s First Underground Gas Storage Field: Specific Failure Modes” APPEA  2011 Journal
  • LI, J., LIU, J., TREFRY, M.G., PARK, J., LIU, K., HAQ, B., JOHNSTON, C.D., CLENNELL, B., VOLK, H. 2011, “Impact of Rock Heterogeneity on Interactions of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes”,Journal of Transport in Porous Media, 92, pp. 373-396.
  • LI, J., LIU, J., TREFRY, M.G., PARK, J., LIU, K., HAQ, B., JOHNSTON, C.D., CLENNELL, B., VOLK, H. 2010, “Interactions of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes”, Journal of Transport in Porous Media, 87(1) pp. 77-104.
  • HAQ, M.B. AND RAHMAN, M.K., 2008 “A Comparative Study of Three Methods for Estimating Initial Gas In Place Applied to Gas Fields in Bangladesh” Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology, 26, pp. 532-544.
  • HAQ, M.B., GOMES, E., TAMIM, M., 2005 “Production Optimization Study of Saldanadi Gas Field” Journal of Chemical Engineering. Published by Chemical Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Vol. ChE 23, No. 1, ISSN: 0379-4318, December, 2005.

Awards & Honors

  • Western Australia CSIRO-University Postgraduate Scholarship (WACUPS)
  • Scholarship for International Research Fees (SIRF)
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