Dr. Omar Atef Radwan
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences
Educational Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geology | 2022 | King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Master of Science in Geology | 2016 | King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Geology | 2011 | Zagazig University, Egypt
Research Interests
- Uses of geomaterials in sustainable technologies
- Silica minerals
- Carbonate minerals
Selected Publications
- Radwan, O. A., Humphrey, J. D., Hakeem, A. S., & Zeama, M. (2021). Evaluating properties of Arabian desert sands for use in solar thermal technologies. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 231, 111335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111335
- Radwan, O., Humphrey, J., & Al-Ramadan, K. (2021). Quartz crystallinity index of Arabian sands and sandstones. Earth and Space Science. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020EA001582
- Radwan, O. A., Dogan, A. U., Morsy, M. A., Kaminski, M. A., Humphrey, J. D., & Christiansen, E. H. (2021). One-step versus two-step dolomite calcitization (dedolomitization): Differences and inferences. Geosciences Journal, 25(4), 453–464. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12303-021-0004-8
- Radwan, O., Bukhamsin, A., & Al-Ramadan, K. (2018). Detrital dolomite: Characterization and characteristics. Geological Quarterly, 62(1), 81–89. https://doi.org/10.7306/gq.1391
Awards & Honors
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program, May 17, 2021
- International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD) Grant to attend ICDD’s X-ray Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction Clinic, April 29, 2019
Dr. Ammar Juma Abdlmutalib Mohammed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. in geology from Geosciences Department, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience, KFUPM (May-2022)
- M.S. in geology from Geosciences Department, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience, KFUPM (May-2015)
- B.S. in geology from Department of Geology, University of Khartoum, Sudan (September-2010)
Research Interests
- Study of petrophysical and mechanical properties of various types sedimentary rocks (carbonate and clastic rocks) and fractures distribution.
- Sedimentology and diagenesis of unconventional reservoirs rocks and factors controlling
- Application of machine learning in geosciences application
Selected Publications
- Abdlmutalib, O. Abdullatif, A. Abdelkarim, I. Yousif (2019). Factors influencing acoustic properties of carbonate rocks: Examples from middle Jurassic carbonates, Central Saudi Arabia. Journal of African Earth Sciences 150, 767-782.
- Abdlmutalib, O. Abdullatif, G. Korvin, A. Abdulraheem (2015). The relationship between lithological and geomechanical properties of tight carbonate rocks from Upper Jubaila and Arab-D Member outcrop analog, Central Saudi Arabia. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 8 (12), 11031-11048.
- J. Abdlmutalib, Ayranci, K., Yassin, M. A., Hussaini, S. R., Abdullatif, O. A., & Humphrey, J. D. (2022). Impact of sedimentary fabrics on small-scale permeability variations within fine-grained sediments: Early Silurian Qusaiba Member, Northern Saudi Arabia. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 139, 105607.
- Abdlmutalib, O. Abdullatif, A. Alqubalee, L. Gonzalez, J. Humphrey (2021). Effects of lithofacies on pore system evolution of storm-wave silt-rich fine-grained sediments. Early Silurian Qusaiba Member (Qaliba Formation), NW Saudi Arabia. Marine and Petroleum Geology 128, 105048.
- Abdlmutalib, O. Abdullatif (2017). Multi-scale discontinuities characterization of the arab-D and upper Jubaila tight carbonates outcrop, Central Saudi Arabia. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 42 (6), 2515-2538
- El-Husseiny, A., Eltom, H., Alqubalee, , Abdlmutalib, A., Al-Mukainah, H., & Syahputra, R. N. (2022). Distinct Petroacoustic Signature of Burrow-Related Carbonate Reservoirs: Outcrop Analog Study, Hanifa Formation, Central Saudi Arabia. Natural Resources Research, 1-26.
- A. Adam, R. Swennen, W. Abdulghani, A. Abdlmutalib, M. Hariri (2018). Reservoir heterogeneity and quality of Khuff carbonates in outcrops of central Saudi Arabia. Marine and Petroleum Geology 89, 721-751
Awards & Honors
- Master and PhD scholarships by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
- First place award in scientific research by students forum (KFUPM)- September-2018.
Dr. Paul Irikefe Edigbue
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences
Dr. Paul Edigbue is a postdoctoral research fellow at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM). Prior to this status, he has held important positions including research/teaching assistant at KFUPM and geophysicist at Jubail Engineers Contracting, where he made a substantial contribution to near-surface geophysical projects. Part of his research interest focuses on optimization techniques for the inversion of geophysical data, and has been published in several reputable journals. As a member of both SEG and AAPG, Dr. Edigbue seamlessly integrates academic excellence with practical expertise in the field of geosciences.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., in Geophysics, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., in Geophysics, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2016
- B.Tech., in Applied Geophysics, FUTA, Nigeria, 2008
Research Interests
- Geophysical Data Inversion and Optimization Algorithms
- Near-Surface Geophysics
- Seismic Exploration Analysis
- Seismic Interferometry
- Environmental and Hydro-Geophysics
Selected Publications
- Edigbue, P., Akca, I., Demirci, I., Al-Shuhail, A., Hamdan, H.A., Kirmizakis, P., Candansayar, E., Hanafy, S. and Soupios, P., 2023. Testing Different Stochastic Methods to Model Direct Current Resistivity and Seismic Refraction Geophysical Data Using a Combined Local and Global Optimization Algorithm. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp.1-14.
- Edigbue, P., Demirci, I., Akca, I., Hamdan, H., Kirmizakis, P., Soupios, P., Tranos, M., Abu-Mahfouz, I.S., Candansayar, E., Hanafy, S. and Al-Shuhail, A., 2022. Application of Combined Local and Global Optimization Algorithms in Joint Interpretation of Direct Current Resistivity and Seismic Refraction Data: A Case Study of Dammam Dome, Eastern Saudi Arabia. Sensors, 22(23), p.9337.
- Edigbue, P., Demirci, I., Akca, I., Hamdan, H.A., Kirmizakis, P., Soupios, P., Candansayar, E., Hanafy, S. and Al-Shuhail, A., 2022. A comprehensive study of local, global, and combined optimization methods on synthetic seismic refraction and direct current resistivity data. Applied Sciences, 12(22), p.11589.
- Edigbue, P.I., Al-Mashhor, A.A., Plougarlis, A., Soupios, P., Tranos, M., Kaka, S., Al-Shuhail, A. and Al-Garni, M., 2021. Geological and geophysical investigations of an engineering site characterization for construction purposes in Western Saudi Arabia. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 188, p.104307.
- Edigbue, P., Al-Shuhail, A. and Hanafy, S.M., 2021. Three-dimensional supervirtual seismic refraction interferometry: A case study in western Saudi Arabia. Geophysics, 86(3), pp.B123-B133.
- Chan, S.A., Edigbue, P., Khan, S., Ashadi, A.L. and Al-Shuhail, A.A., 2021. Viscoelastic model and synthetic seismic data of eastern Rub’Al-Khali. Applied Sciences, 11(4), p.1401.
Extended Publications (+)
- Abe, J.S., Edigbue, P.I. and Lawrence, S.G., 2018. Rock physics analysis and Gassmann’s fluid substitution for reservoir characterization of “G” field, Niger Delta. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11, pp.1-10.
- Edigbue, P. and Al-Shuhail, A., 2016. Three-dimensional supervirtual seismic refraction interferometry. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 9, pp.1-13.
- Edigbue, P., Olowokere, M.T., Adetokunbo, P. and Jegede, E., 2015. Integration of sequence stratigraphy and geostatistics in 3-D reservoir modeling: a case study of Otumara field, onshore Niger Delta. Arabian journal of geosciences, 8, pp.8615-8631
- Jegede, E., Ako, B.D., Adetokunbo, P., Edigbue, P. and Abe, S.J., 2015. Seismic stratigraphy and attribute analysis of an offshore field, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 8, pp.7537-7549
Dr. Syouma Hikmahtiar
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., in Geology-Micropaleontology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., in Petroleum Engineering-Geothermal, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany, 2017
- S.Si., in Physics-Geophysics, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, 2013
Research Interests
- Micropaleontology (Foraminifera)
- Cretaceous-Cenozoic micropaleontology, stratigraphy and paleoecology
- Paleoenvironmental change, Paleoceanography and paleoclimates
Selected Publications
- Kaminski, M.A., Korin, A., Hikmahtiar, S., Alegret, L. and Waskowska, A. 2024. Paleocene and Eocene deep-water benthic foraminifera at Site U1511, Tasman Sea: Part 2. Micropaleontology, 70 (3): 271–285.
- Kaminski, M.A., Korin, A., Hikmahtiar, S. 2024. Paratrochamminoides waskowskae n.sp., a new deep-water agglutinated foraminifera from the Paleocene of the Tasman Sea. Micropaleontology, 70 (2): 197–201.
- Hikmahtiar, S. & Kaminski, M.A. 2023b. Ammopemphix contessaensis sp. nov., a pseudocolonial agglutinated foraminifera from lower Paleocene of the Western Tethys, Contessa, Italy. Bolletino della Società Paleontologica Italiana, 62 (3): 281–287.
- Hikmahtiar, S. & Kaminski, M.A. 2023a. Nodulina kuhnti sp. nov. and Nodulina eugubina sp. nov., new agglutinated foraminifera from the lower Paleocene of the Scaglia Rossa, Umbria-Marche Basin, Italy. Journal of Foraminiferal Research, 53 (3): 305–310.
- Hikmahtiar, S. & Kaminski, M.A. 2022. A new agglutinated foraminiferal species (Arenoturrispirillina waskowskae n.sp.) from the Danian of Contessa, Italy. Geology, Geophysics and Environment, 48 (4): 405–411.
- Hikmahtiar, S., Kaminski, M.A. & Cetean, C.G. 2022. Lower Paleocene Deep-Water Agglutinated Foraminifera from the Contessa Highway Section (Umbria-Marche Basin, Italy): taxonomy, stratigraphic distribution and assemblage turnover across the Cretaceous/Paleogene Boundary. Rivista Italiana di Paleontologia e Stratigrafia, 128 (3): 719–744.
- Kaminski, M.A., Alegret, L., Hikmahtiar, S. & Waśkowska, A. 2021. The Paleocene of IODP Site U1511, Tasman Sea: A lagerstätte deposit for deep–water agglutinated foraminifera. Micropaleontology, 67 (4): 341–364.
Extended Publications (+)
- Asrowi, R. H., Daud, Y., Ashadi, A. L., Hikmahtiar, S., and Said, A. 2023. Three-dimensional Magnetotelluric Inversion and Magnetic for The Characterization of The Geothermal Field Reservoir Zone “X.” International Journal of Hydrological and Environmental for Sustainability, 2(3): 197–201.
- Adnyano, A. I., Prastowo, R., Bahy, M. N., Hikmahtiar, S., Said, A. and Ashadi, A. L. 2022. Application of Mine Dewatering Methods to Reduce Wastewater Pollution in The Environment: Implications for Andesite Mining. International Journal of Hydrological and Environmental for Sustainability, 1(1): 24–32
- Abdul-Latif, B. L., Edem, T. D. & Hikmahtiar, S. 2017. Well Placement Optimisation in Gas-Condensate Reservoirs Using Genetic Algorithms. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas, SPE-186251-MS: 1-12.
- Abdul-Latif, B. L., Hikmahtiar, S., & Edem, T. D. 2017. Review: Uncertainty Analysis and Design Optimisation of Gas-Condensate Fields. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas, SPE-186899-MS: 1-11.
- Abdul-Latif, B. L. & Hikmahtiar, S. 2017. Hydraulic Fracture Design and Well Spacing Optimization for Gas-Condensate Reservoirs. SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas, SPE-186297-MS: 1-17.
Dr. Afeez Gbadamosi
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- M.S. Oil and Gas Engineering, University of Aberdeen, UK
- Bachelor of Technology Chemical Engineering, LAUTECH, Nigeria
Research Interests
- Chemical EOR
- Oilfield Chemistry
- Rheology and interfacial properties of fluids
- Nanotechnology application in Oil and Gas industry
Selected Publications
- Afeez O. Gbadamosi, Radzuan Junin, Muhammad A. Manan, Nurudeen Yekeen, Augustine Agi, Jeffrey O. Oseh, (2018). Recent advances and prospects in polymeric nanofluids application for enhanced oil recovery. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, vol. 66, pp1-19, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2018.05.020
- Afeez O. Gbadamosi, Radzuan Junin, Muhammad A. Manan, Augustine Agi, Jeffrey O. Oseh, Jamilu Usman (2019). Synergistic application of aluminium oxide nanoparticles and oilfield polyacrylamide for enhanced oil recovery. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, vol. 181, 106264, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106345
- Afeez O. Gbadamosi, Radzuan Junin, Muhammad A. Manan, Augustine Agi, Adeyinka S. Yusuff, (2019). An overview of chemical enhanced oil recovery: recent advances and prospects. International Nano Letters, pp 1-32, https://link.springer.com/ article/10.1007/s40089-019-0272-8
- Afeez O. Gbadamosi, Radzuan Junin, Yassir Abdallah, Augustine Agi, Jeffrey O. Oseh (2019). Experimental investigation of the effects of silica nanoparticle on hole cleaning efficiency of water-based drilling mud. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, vol. 172, pp 1226-1234, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.09.097
Awards & Honors
- International Doctoral Fellowship, Univeriti Teknology Malaysia 2016-2019
- Aare Afe Babalola Founder award for publication in high impact journals, ABUAD, Nigeria
Tel:
+966 (013) 860-1793
Fax:
+966 (013) 860-4447
Email:
ahmed.bashir@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Ahmed Bashir
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Bashir is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KFUPM. Prior to this role, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Aberdeen from 2022 to 2023. Dr. Bashir’s primary research interests encompass both experimental and theoretical analyses of fluid dynamics within subsurface rocks and wellbores. Dr. Bashir possesses a keen interest in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), with a particular emphasis on the application of chemical and thermal flooding techniques for heavy oil recovery in fractured reservoirs. In his capacity as an academic, Dr. Bashir served as a lecturer in the Department of Oil and Gas Engineering at the University of Khartoum, Sudan, from 2013 to 2016. His academic contributions extended to various petroleum modules. Furthermore, as an engineer, Dr. Bashir boasts extensive experience in petroleum engineering, spanning areas such as well testing, well interpretation, and water treatment.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, University of Aberdeen, UK, 2021
- MBA, Marketing, Sudan International University, Sudan, 2016
- M.S., Chemical Enironmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK, 2013
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 2009
Research Interests
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
- Nanotechnology in oil and gas
- Fluid flow in porous media
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
Selected Publications
- Bashir, A., Sharifi Haddad, A. and Rafati, R., 2018, December. Experimental investigation of nanoparticles/polymer enhanced CO2-foam in the presence of hydrocarbon at high-temperature conditions. In SPE International Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition (p. D022S030R001). SPE.
- Bashir, A., Haddad, A.S. and Rafati, R., 2019. Nanoparticle/polymer-enhanced alpha olefin sulfonate solution for foam generation in the presence of oil phase at high temperature conditions. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 582, p.123875.
- Bashir, A., Haddad, A.S. and Rafati, R., 2022. An experimental investigation of dynamic viscosity of foam at different temperatures. Chemical Engineering Science, 248, p.117262.
- Bashir, A., Haddad, A.S. and Rafati, R., 2022. A review of fluid displacement mechanisms in surfactant-based chemical enhanced oil recovery processes: Analyses of key influencing factors. Petroleum Science, 19(3), pp.1211-1235.
- Bashir, A., Haddad, A.S., Sherratt, J. and Rafati, R., 2022. An investigation of viscous oil displacement in a fractured porous medium using polymer-enhanced surfactant alternating foam flooding. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 212, p.110280.
- Ahmed, A., Sharifi Haddad, A., Rafati, R., Bashir, A., AlSabagh, A.M. and Aboulrous, A.A., 2021. Developing a thermally stable ester-based drilling fluid for offshore drilling operations by using aluminum oxide nanorods. Sustainability, 13(6), p.3399
Awards & Honors
- Developing Solution Scholarship, Nottingham, UK 2012.
- Best B.Sc. project in Petroleum Engineering, by the Scientific Forum of Engineering & Computer Science Student, March 2010
- Outstanding Academic Performance during Undergraduate Studies, Schlumberger, Sudan, Academic Year 2005, 2006 and 2007
Tel:
+ 966 (013) 860-2160
Fax:
+ 966 (013) 860-1793
Email:
salem.basfar@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Salem Abdullah Basfar
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Basfar is a Post-Doctoral researcher in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KFUPM since September 2023. He previously worked as a Researcher in the Petroleum Engineering department from 2015 to 2023, during which he completed his MS and Ph.D. Dr. Basfar has been an integral part of the Drilling Fluid Research Team at the Department of Petroleum Engineering since 2017. He introduced different techniques to prevent barite settling for both water and oil-based drilling fluids.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2018
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Hadhramaut University, Yemen, 2012
Research Interests
- Drilling Fluid Evaluation
- Barite Sag
- Filter Cake Removal
Selected Publications
- Basfar, S., Bageri, B., & Elkatatny, S. (2023). Effect of Qusaiba shale formation on high-pressure high-temperature drilling fluids properties. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 224, 211608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211608
- Basfar, S., Ahmed, A. and Elkatatny, S., 2022. Ilmenite Inclusion: A Solution towards Solid Sagging for Hematite-Based Invert Emulsion Mud. Geofluids, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7438163
- Basfar, S., Ahmed, A., Solling, T. and Elkatatny, S., 2021. Using manganese tetroxide for hematite settling prevention in water-based mud. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp.1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-06336-6.
- Basfar, S., Al Jaberi, J., Elkatatny, S. and Bageri, B.S., 2021. Prevention of hematite settling using perlite in water-based drilling fluid. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, p.110030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.110030
- Ahmed, A., Basfar, S. and Elkatatny, S., 2022. Sagging prevention for hematite-based invert emulsion mud. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 144(7). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052181
Extended Publications (+)
- Almutawa, W., Ahmed, A., Basfar, S., Elkatatny, S., Haidary, S. and Zitha, P., 2021. Investigation of magnetite-based invert emulsion mud at high pressure high temperature. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14(18), pp.1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-08293-8.
- Mohamed, A., Basfar, S., Elkatatny, S. and Al-Majed, A., 2021. Enhancement of Static and Dynamic Sag Performance of Water-Based Mud Using a Synthetic Clay. ACS omega, 6(12), pp.8179-8188. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c06186.
- Ahmed, A., Basfar, S., Elkatatny, S. and Gajbhiye, R., 2020. Enhancing Hematite-Based Invert Emulsion Mud Stability at High-Pressure High-Temperature Wells. ACS omega, 5(50), pp.32689-32696. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c05068.
- Basfar, S., Ahmed, A. and Elkatatny, S., 2020. Stability Enhancing of Water-Based Drilling Fluid at High Pressure High Temperature. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp.1-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05126-w.
- Basfar, S., Mohamed, A. and Elkatatny, S., 2020. Barite–Micromax mixture, an enhanced weighting agent for the elimination of barite sag in invert emulsion drilling fluids. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 10(6), pp.2427-2435. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-00892-7.
- Basfar, S. and Elkatatny, S., 2020. Prevention of hematite settling using synthetic layered silicate while drilling high-pressure wells. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(12), pp.1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05516-2.
- Gamal, H., Elkatatny, S., Basfar, S. and Al-Majed, A., 2019. Effect of pH on rheological and filtration properties of water-based drilling fluid based on bentonite. Sustainability, 11(23), p.6714. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11236714
Tel:
+ 966 (013) 860-1793
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Email:
isah.mohammed@kfupm.edu.sa
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Dr. Isah Mohammed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Since September 2023, Dr. Isah Mohammed has worked as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at KFUPM. Prior to this role (2019 to 2023), he served as a research assistant. In this capacity, he gave a thorough analysis of the possible mitigation steps that may be implemented to avoid problems with asphaltene in oil wells. He is also knowledgeable in the evaluation of electrokinetic characteristics of minerals and the simulation-based representation of colloidal systems. Flow assurance is one of Dr. Isah’s research interests, and the development of remediation strategies is a particular area of focus.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Nigeria, 2017
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2014
Research Interests
- Flow Assurance (Asphaltene, Wax, Hydrate, Scales)
- Molecular Dynamic Simulation and Quantum calculations
- Colloids and Interfacial Phenomenal
- Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Selected Publications
- Mohammed I, Yaseri A, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M. Basalt minerp-l surface charge and the effect of mineralization on its colloidal stability: Implications of subsurface CO2 storage. Fuel 2024;356:129569.
- Mohammed I, AlShehri D, Mohamed M, Mohammed Kamal S, Olalekan Saheed A, Abdullah S, et al. Exploration of Novel Sacrificial Fluids for Asphaltene Adsorption Remediation. Day 2 Mon, Febr. 20, 2023, SPE; 2023, p. D021S081R001. https://doi.org/10.2118/213613-MS.
- Alade O, Mohammed I, Abdel-Azeim S, Shakil Hussain SM, Kamal MS, Mahmoud M, et al. Review on Applications of Ionic Liquids (ILs) for Bitumen Recovery: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Perspectives. Energy & Fuels 2023.
- Mohammed I, Al-Yaseri A, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M. Electrokinetic Property and Colloidal Stability Study of Igneous Rocks: Implication on Carbon Mineralization and Underground CO2 Storage. Energy & Fuels 2023.
- Mohammed I, Al-Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Sultan AS, Kamal MS, Alade O, et al. Evaluation of Polymers as a Strategy to Reduce Asphaltene Adsorption on Rock Surface. SPE J 2023:1–17.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade O, Arif M, et al. Effect of Native Reservoir State and Oilfield Operations on Clay Mineral Surface Chemistry. Molecules 2022;27:1739.
- Mohammed I, Isah A, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Arif M, Kamal MS, et al. Effect of Sulfate-Based Scales on Calcite Mineral Surface Chemistry: Insights from Zeta-Potential Experiments and Their Implications on Wettability. ACS Omega 2022. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c03403.
Extended Publications (+)
- Mohammed I, Abdel-Azeim S, Shehri D Al, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade OS, et al. Calcite–Brine Interface and Its Implications in Oilfield Applications: Insights from Zeta Potential Experiments and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Energy & Fuels 2022.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade OS. Feature Ranking and Modeling of Mineral Effects on Reservoir Rock Surface Chemistry Using Smart Algorithms. ACS Omega 2022;7:4194–201.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade OS, Sultan A, et al. Effect of Reservoir Mineralogy on Asphaltene Structure and Remediation Strategy Efficiency. Energy & Fuels 2022. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c02856.
- Mohammed I, Mahmoud M, Al Shehri D, Kamal MS, Alade OS. Effects of the Reservoir Environment and Oilfield Operations on the Iron Mineral Surface Charge Development: An Insight into Their Role in Wettability Alteration. Energy & Fuels 2022;36:1676–87. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c03909.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Arif M, Alade OS, et al. Investigation of Surface Charge at the Mineral/Brine Interface: Implications for Wettability Alteration. Front Mater 2022;9:1–15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.891455.
- Mohammed I, Mahmoud M, El-Husseiny A, Al Shehri D, Al-Garadi K, Kamal MS, et al. Impact of Asphaltene Precipitation and Deposition on Wettability and Permeability. ACS Omega 2021;6:20091–102. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c03198.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri DA, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade O. Surface Charge Investigation of Reservoir Rock Minerals. Energy & Fuels 2021:acs.energyfuels.1c00459. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c00459.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade OS. A Surface Charge Approach to Investigating the Influence of Oil Contacting Clay Minerals on Wettability Alteration. ACS Omega 2021;6:12841–52. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c01221.
- Mohammed I, Al Shehri D, Mahmoud M, Kamal MS, Alade OS. Impact of Iron Minerals in Promoting Wettability Alterations in Reservoir Formations. ACS Omega 2021;6:4022–33. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c05954.
- Mohammed I, Mahmoud M, Al Shehri D, El-Husseiny A, Alade O. Asphaltene precipitation and deposition: A critical review. J Pet Sci Eng 2021;197:107956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107956.
- Mohammed I, Olayiwola TO, Alkathim M, Awotunde AA, Alafnan SF. A review of pressure transient analysis in reservoirs with natural fractures, vugs and/or caves. Pet Sci 2021;18:154–72.
- Mohammed I, Afagwu CC, Adjei S, Kadafur IB, Jamal MS, Awotunde AA. A review on polymer, gas, surfactant and nanoparticle adsorption modeling in porous media. Oil Gas Sci Technol d’IFP Energies Nouv 2020;75:77.
- Haq B, Al Shehri DA, Mohammed I, Olayiwola T, Muhammed NS, Hasan Z. A new mathematical workflow to predict permeability variation using flowing gas material balance. Offshore Technol Conf Asia 2020, OTCA 2020 2020. https://doi.org/10.4043/30454-ms.
- Kaita AY, Ogolo O, Wu X, Mohammed I, Akpan EA. Study of the impact of injection parameters on the performance of miscible sour gas injection for enhanced oil recovery. J Pet Explor Prod Technol 2020;10:1575–89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-019-00793-4.
- Adjei S, Wilberforce AN, Opoku D, Mohammed I. Probabilistic approach for shale volume estimation in Bornu Basin of Nigeria. Pet Gas Eng 2019:49.
- Isah M, Mukhtar A, Bilyaminu S. Energy Integration of Kero Hydrotreating Unit, A Case Study of Nigerian Refinery. J Chem Eng Process Technol 2018;09. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7048.1000386.
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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.