CPG

Dr. Ammar Juma Abdlmutalib Mohammed

Tel: + 966 (013) 860-1793

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160

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.

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1008

Dr. Neha Panwar

Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences

Dr. Neha Panwar recently joined King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) as a Postdoctoral Researcher. She earned her Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee and subsequently completed two years of postdoctoral research there. Her research focuses on spectral induced polarization and complex conductivity measurements for understanding pore-scale processes, fluid–rock interactions, and petrophysical properties of carbonate and reservoir rocks, with applications in subsurface energy and CO₂ storage.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Rock Physics from Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee, India
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, IIT Roorkee (2 years)

Research Interests

  • Spectral Induced Polarization
  • Petrophysical Characterization
  • Carbonate and Reservoir Rocks
  • Fluid–Rock Interactions
  • CO₂ Sequestration

Selected Publications

  • Panwar, N., Sharma, R., Kalita, H. J., Dhiman, A., Soni, P., Malik, S., & Pandey, P. (2025). Constraining spectral induced polarization-derived pore size distributions in carbonates using MIP and SEM. Environmental Earth Sciences, 84, 683. DOI: 10.1007/s12665-025-12641-2.
  • Kalita, H.,Sharma, R., Dhiman, A., Pandey, P., Panwar, N., (2025). Acoustic insights into facies-dependent pattern and characterization for aiding exploration, enhanced recovery and sequestration efforts in Bassein carbonate formations, West Coast India. Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ. Geo-resour. DOI: 10.1007/s40948-025-01079-2.
  • Panwar, N., Revil, A., Sharma, R., et al. (2021). Induced Polarization of Carbonates. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 126. DOI: 10.1029/2021JB022029.
  • Revil, A., Qi, Y., Panwar, N., et al. (2022). Induced Polarization of Volcanic Rocks: Imaging Alteration in Stratovolcanoes. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2022.107598.
  • Revil, A., Ahmed, A. S., Coperey, A., Ravanel, L., Sharma, R., & Panwar, N. (2020). Induced Polarization as a Tool to Characterize Shallow Landslides. Journal of Hydrology, 125369. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.125369.
  • Revil, A., Ghorbani, A., Gailler, L. S., Gresse, M., Cluzel, N., Panwar, N., & Sharma, R. (2018). Electrical Conductivity and Induced Polarization Investigations at Kilauea Volcano, Hawai’i. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 368, 31–50. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2018.10.014.

Book Chapters

  • Panwar, N., & Sharma, R. (2019). A Review on Influence of Mineralogy and Diagenesis on Spectral Induced Polarization in Carbonate Rocks. In Petrophysics and Rock Physics of Carbonate Reservoirs. Springer Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-13-1210-6.

Conference Papers (International)

  • Nagarkoti, N., Dangi, S. L., Kumar, T., Panwar, N., et al. (2023). Experimental and Modeling Investigations into Geochemical and Geomechanical Implications of CO2 Sequestration in Sedimentary and Basaltic Formations in and around the Deccan Volcanic Province in India. International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy (IMAGE), Houston, Texas, August 28 – September 1, 2023.
  • Panwar, N., & Sharma, R. (2018). Impact of Mineralogy and Texture on Complex Conductivity Measurements in Carbonate Rocks. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.
  • Panwar, N., Sharma, R., Revil, A., et al. (2022). Integration of SIP and MIP Methods for Pore Size Distribution in Carbonate Rocks. International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy (IMAGE), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Houston, USA.

Patent

  • Sharma, R., Panwar, N., & Dhiman, A. (2024). A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF PORE-SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN CARBONATES USING SPECTRAL INDUCED POLARIZATION (SIP). India Patent No. 509976.

Awards & Honors

  • MHRD Scholarship – Ministry of Human Resource Development, India – 2016 – 2022 – Received for doctoral studies at IIT Roorkee
  • DST SERB Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship – Department of Science and Technology, India – 2018 – 2019 – Supported Ph.D. research at University of Savoy Mont Blanc Chambery, France

Location: BBldg. 76, Rm. 1134

Dr. Mochamad Iqbal

Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Geosciences

Dr. Mochamad Iqbal is a geothermal geologist and geochemist with over five years of experience in geothermal research and academia. He obtained his PhD in Geothermal Geoscience from Kyoto University and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. His research broadly focuses on geothermal geochemistry and hydrogeology, utilizing major ion, trace element, and stable isotope data to characterize geothermal and groundwater systems. He also has strong expertise in the investigation of hidden geothermal systems, particularly through the integrated use of soil CO2 flux measurements and radon surveys. His work combines advanced laboratory analyses and geochemical modeling to support geothermal exploration and resource assessment.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
  • M.S., in Geological Engineering (Majoring Geothermal Geoscience), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia
  • B.S., in Geological Engineering, (Majoring Geothermal Geoscience) Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia

Research Interests

  • Geothermal geochemistry and hydrogeology
  • Major ion, trace element, and stable isotope geochemistry
  • Hidden and blind geothermal systems
  • Soil-gas geochemistry, including CO₂ flux and radon methods
  • Hydrothermal alteration and water–rock interaction
  • Remote sensing applications in geothermal and volcanic studies
  • Integrated geothermal exploration and resource assessment

Selected Publications

  • Iqbal, M., Kubo, T., Kashiwaya, K., Akiyama, T., Ohsawa, S., Koike, K., 2026. Reliability testing and verification of a portable CO2 flux measurement device for geothermal and volcanic studies. Measurement 120618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2026.120618
  • Siregar, R.N., Sismanto, S., Triyana, K., Harijoko, A., Iqbal, M., Antarnusa, G., Putra, F.G., Umam, R., 2026. Lithium enrichment in high radiogenic geothermal systems originating from lithospheric water due to water-rock interactions. Geothermics 134, 103499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2025.103499
  • Iqbal, M., Kusumasari, B.A., 2024. Deciphering the Way Ratai geothermal system, Lampung, Indonesia: A comprehensive geochemical and isotopic analysis. Geothermics 119, 102985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.102985
  • Iqbal, M., Berlian, F., Farishi, B.A., Ipmawan, V.L., Siregar, R.N., Umam, R., 2024. Evaluating The Effectiveness of Radon Measurement Techniques in Soil Gas: Impact of Hole Depth and Measurement Time. EKSPLORIUM 45, 67–76. https://doi.org/10.55981/eksplorium.2024.7134
  • Iqbal, M., Al-Hassan, M.A., Herdianita, N.R., Juliarka, B.R., 2023. Determining recharge area in ULUBELU geothermal field, LAMPUNG, Indonesia using stable isotope data. Applied Geochemistry 156, 105763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2023.105763
  • Iqbal, M., Denhi, A.D.A., Kristianto, Prayoga, A., 2023. Morphological Analysis of Anak Krakatau Volcano after 22 December 2018 Eruption using Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR). Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology 8, 90–98. https://doi.org/10.25299/jgeet.2023.8.2.11651
  • Iqbal, M., Juliarka, B.R., 2022. Geothermal System in Parang Wedang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences 54, 220406–220406. https://doi.org/10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2022.54.4.6
  • Iqbal, M., Juliarka, B.R., Ashuri, W., Farishi, B.A., 2019. Hydrogeochemistry of Natar and Cisarua Hot springs in South Lampung, Indonesia. Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology 4, 178–185. https://doi.org/10.25299/jgeet.2019.4.3.2959

Awards & Honors

  • MEXT Scholarship, Government of Japan (2021–2025).
  • Overseas Research Grant, Kyoto University (2023).
  • DIKTI Research Grant, Ministry of Education, Indonesia (2022).
  • ITERA Internal Research Grant (2019).
  • ITERA Internal Research Grant (2018).
  • DIKTI Research Grant, Ministry of Education, Indonesia (2018).
  • Best Presenter (Coal Category), International Symposium on Mining and Coal Technology (ISMCT 2021).

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160

Dr. Changdi He

Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Mining Engineering, University of Utah, USA, 2022-2025
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, Central South University, China, 2015-2018
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2011-201

Research Interests

  • Computational Mechanics of Brittle Materials
  • In-Situ X-Ray Micro-CT Scanning
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Numerical Simulation in Geomechanics
  • Deep Learning/Machine Learning in Geomechanics

Selected Publications

  • He, C., Wang, X., Shi, Q., Zhao, G., Li, W., & Mishra, B. (2025). 3D analysis of mineralogical and fracture features in granite and impact of biotite distribution on uniaxial compressive strength. Engineering Geology, 108279. doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2025.108279
  • He, C., Sadeghpour, H., Shi, Y., Mishra, B., & Roshankhah, S. (2024). Mapping distribution of fractures and minerals in rock samples using Res-VGG-UNet and threshold segmentation methods. Computers and Geotechnics, 175, 106675. doi: 1016/j.compgeo.2024.106675
  • He, C., Mishra, B., Yuan, W., Wang, X., & Shi, Q. (2024). Investigation of the dynamic behavior and fracturing mechanism of granite. Fuel, 360, 130579. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130579
  • He, C., Mishra, B., Shi, Q., Zhao, Y., Lin, D., & Wang, X. (2023). Correlations between mineral composition and mechanical properties of granite using digital image processing and discrete element method. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 33(8), 949-962. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2023.06.003

Awards & Honors

  • Rio Tinto-Kennecott Graduate Scholarship, 2024
  • WAAIME Scholarship, 2023, 2024
Tel: + 966 (013) 860-1793
Fax: + 966 (013) 860-4447

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160

Dr. Bennet Nii Tackie-Otoo

Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, 2023
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK, 2016
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 2013

Research Interests

  • Chemical EOR
  • Rheology and interfacial properties of fluids
  • Hydrogen Production and Storage
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
  • Reservoir Simulation

Selected Publications

  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, N Yekeen, BM Negash, “Alternative chemical agents for alkalis, surfactants and polymers for enhanced oil recovery: Research trend and prospects”, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 187, 106828, 2020
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, “Experimental investigation of the behaviour of a novel amino acid-based surfactant relevant to EOR application”, Journal of Molecular Liquids 316, 113848, 2020.
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, DY Atta, MA Ayoub Mohammed, DA Otchere , “Investigation into the oil recovery process using an organic alkali–amino acid-based surfactant system”, Energy & Fuels 35 (14), 11171-11192,2021
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, JYS Tze, AM Hassan, “Experimental investigation of N-lauroyl sarcosine and N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid as green surfactants for enhanced oil recovery application” Journal of Molecular Liquids 362, 119738, 2022
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MA Ayoub Mohammed, HABM Zalghani, AM Hassan, PI Murungi, GA Tabaaza , Interfacial Properties, Wettability Alteration and Emulsification Properties of an Organic Alkali–Surface Active Ionic Liquid System: Implications for Enhanced Oil Recovery, Molecules 27 (7), 2265, 2022
  • AM Hassan, BN Tackie-Otoo, MA Ayoub, ME Mohyaldinn, EW Al-Shalabi, IA Adel, Numerical Investigation of Hybrid Smart Water and Foam Injections in Carbonate Reservoirs, in: SPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition, OnePetro, 2023.
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MAA Mohammed, DA Otchere, SR Jufar, A study of the oil recovery potential and mechanisms of an alternative Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer formulation for carbonate reservoir, Geoenergy Science and Engineering 227 (2023) 211881.
  • BN Tackie-Otoo, MB Haq, A comprehensive review on geo-storage of H2 in salt caverns: Prospect and research advances, Fuel 356 (2024) 129609.

Awards & Honors

  • Premier Graduate Assistantship Award, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 2019 – 2022

Dr. Jawad Hassan Al Drwish

Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Aldrwish’s research focuses on the innovative application of CO2 in subsurface formations, including CO2 storage, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and well-stimulation. This research involves the design and optimization of CO2 foam rheology and stability under harsh reservoir conditions. This research aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of both conventional and unconventional subsurface energy systems. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals: SPE Journals, Gas Science and Engineering, and Geoenergy of Science and Engineering. He serves as a reviewer for several journals, including ACS Omega, the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, and the Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2024
  • M.S., in Chemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA 2017
  • B.S., in Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2014

Research Interests

  • CO2 Technology for Subsurface Applications
  • CO2 Storage
  • Well Stimulation
  • Water Management

Selected Publications

  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Al-Yousif, Z., BinGhanim, A., Kamal, M. S., & Mahmoud, M. (2023). The Impact of Green Chelating Agent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Foam Rheology and Stability at High Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity. SPE Journal, 28(03), 1216-1229.
  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Alajmei, S., & Al-Shehri, D. (2024). CO2 Foam Stabilized by Viscoelastic Surfactant: Effects of Chelating Agents’ Type, pH, and Water Chemistry on Microstructure, Stability, and Rheology of Foam. SPE Journal, 1-19.
  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., & AlYousef, Z. (2024). The effect of corrosion inhibitor chemistry on rheology and stability of CO2 and N2 acidic foam under harsh conditions. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 233, 212545.
  • Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Al-Yousef, Z., & Al-Shehri, D. (2023). Water chemistry role in the stability of CO2 foam for carbon sequestration in water aquifers. Gas Science and Engineering, 118, 205090

Awards & Honors

  • Distinguished Master’s Thesis
Tel: +966 (013) 860-2061

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm, 1058

Jaber Al Jaberi

Post-Doc Researcher, CIPR

Jaber Al Jaberi is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR), College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Previously, he he worked for three years as lab engineer, and two years as teaching assistance in KFUPM. Jaber has two patents and several publications in distinctive journals and conferences. He served as vice president for SPE and SPWLA – KFUPM Chapters, and he is an active member in different societies.  

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Dhahran), KSA, 2023
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Dhahran), KSA, 2019
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Dhahran), KSA, 2016

Research Interests

  • Drilling Fluid Properties
  • Formation Damage
  • Flow assurance.

Selected Publications

  • Al Jaberi, J, Ba geri, B., Adebayo, A., Patil S., Barri, Assad., and Rahul B. Salin., (2021). Evaluation of Formation Damages during Filter Cake Deposition and Removal Process – The Effect of Primary Damage on Secondary Damage. Petroleum Science. https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1995822621000091.
  • Al Jaberi, J.B., Bageri, B. & Elkatatny, S. (2022). Improving the filtration properties for manganese tetroxide mud utilizing perlite particles to drill wide-range permeability sandstone formation. Sci Rep 12, 18445. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21897-8.
  • Al Jaberi, J.B., Bageri, B., Elkatatny, S & Solling, T. (2023). Performance of Perlite as Viscosifier in Manganese Tetroxide Water Based-Drilling Fluid. Journal of Molecular Liquid, Vol 374, 15, 121218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121218.
  • Al Jaberi, J., Alafnan, S., Glatz, G., Sultan, A., AFAGWU, C., (2021). The impact of kerogen tortusity on shale permeability. SPE J. 26 (02): 765–779. Doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/204469-PA.
  • Saikia. T., AlJaberi, J., Al Hamad, J., Helal A., Sultan, A., (2023). Application of metal organic frameworks for the inhibition of CO2 hydrates in gas dominated pipelines. Gas Science and Engineering, 110, 204879. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2023.204879.

Awards & Honors

  • Recipient of King Fahd University Petroleum & Minerals, MSc & BSc Scholarships.
  • Second-Class Honors BSc from King Fahd University Petroleum & Minerals.
Tel: + 966500377281
Fax: + 966 (013) 8603989

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1001.6

Dr. Masooma Nazar

Post-Doc Researcher, CIPR

Educational Qualification

  • PhD, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, (Seri Iskandar) Malaysia, 2023
  • S. Environmental Sciences, Government College University, (Lahore), Pakistan, 2016
  • B.S.  Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, (Gujrat), Pakistan, 2014

Research Interests

  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Surfactant synthesis
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Toxicity and Biodegradability of Surfactants

Selected Publications

  • A Masooma Nazar, M.U. Shah, A. Ahmad, M. Goto, W. Z. N Yahya, M. Moniruzzaman. “Aggregation, toxicity, and biodegradability study of an ionic liquid-based formulation for effective oil spill remediation”. Chemosphere (2023) 344, 140412.
  • S. Wang, A. Ahmad, Masooma Nazar, A. U. Rahmah, M. Moniruzzaman. “Biocompatible and Biodegradable Surfactants from Orange Peel for Oil Spill Remediation”. Molecules (2023) 28(15), 5794.
  • Masooma Nazar, M. U. Shah, A. Ahmad, W. Z. N. Yahya, M. Goto, M. Moniruzzaman. “Ionic Liquid and Tween-80 Mixture as an Effective Dispersant for Oil Spills: Toxicity, Biodegradability, and Optimization”. ACS omega (2022) 7, 18, 15751–15759.
  • Masooma Nazar, M. U. Shah, W. Z. N. Yahya, M. Goto, M. Moniruzzaman. “Surface active ionic liquid and Tween-80 blend as an effective dispersant for crude oil spill remediation”. Environmental Technology & Innovation 24 (2021) 101868.
  • Masooma Nazar, A.Yasar, S.A. Raza, A. Ahmad, R. Rasheed, M. Shahbaz, A. B. Tabinda. Techno-economic and environmental assessment of rice husk in comparison to coal and furnace oil as a boiler fuel. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2021).
  • Yasar, S. Rana, M. Moniruzzaman, Masooma Nazar, A. B. Tabinda, R. Rasheed, A. Ahmad, A. Mukhtar, Muhammad. A.Q, Sami. U. “Quality and environmental impacts of oil production through pyrolysis of waste tyres”. Environmental Technology & Innovation 23 (2021) 101565.
  • Yasar, S. Anjum. A. B. Tabinda, Sidra, M. Adeel, M. Afifa, M. Masooma Nazar. “Re-using the steel and bleach waste in advance oxidation processes (AOPs) for dye-bath effluent treatment”. Desalination and Water Treatment 150 (2019) 331-338.
  • Yasar, S. A. Shabbir, A. B. Tabinda, Masooma Nazar, Rasheed. R, Afifa, M. Sidra, M. “Refuse-derived fuels as a renewable energy source in comparison to coal, rice husk, and sugarcane bagasse”. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (2018) 1556-7230.
  • Yasar, Nazir. S, Tabinda. A. B, Masooma Nazar, Rasheed. R, Muhammad. A. “Socio-Economic, Health and Agricultural Benefits of Rural Household Biogas Plants in Energy Scarce Developing Countries: A Case Study from Pakistan”. Renewable Energy 108 (2017) 19-25.
  • Yasar, Nazir. S, Rasheed. R, Tabinda. A. B, Masooma Nazar. “Economic Review of Different Designs of Biogas Plants at Household Level in Pakistan.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 74 (2017) 221-229.

Awards & Honors

  • PhD schlorship award from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Tel: +966 (013) 860-5331

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1065

Dr. Ahmed Fatah

Post-Doc Researcher, CIPR

Dr. Ahmed Fatah joined the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR) in June 2023 as a Postdoctoral Researcher, the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. His research interest focuses on carbon dioxide & hydrogen geological storage, and chemical EOR, in which he authored multiple technical and review papers. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Curtin University, a MSc and BSc degrees from University Technology PETRONAS, all in Petroleum Engineering. During his doctoral research, Dr. Fatah investigated the possibility of CO2 storage in shale formations, and he gained wide expertise in geo-energy storage applications, in terms of rock/gas interactions, contact angle evaluation, and geochemical modelling. Currently, he is involved in many collaborative research studies with Curtin University (Australia & Malaysia) and Saudi Aramco.

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ytner1wAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Research Gate:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed-Fatah

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., Energy, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Curtin University, Australia, 2022.
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, 2015.
  • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, 2013

Research Interests

  • Geo-Energy Underground Gas storage (H2 and CO2).
  • Chemical Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery.
  • Wettability and Contact Angle Measurements.
  • X-ray micro-computed tomography.

Selected Publications

  • Fatah, A.; Bennour, Z.; Ben Mahmud, H.; Gholami, R.; Hossain, M.M. A Review on the Influence of CO2/Shale Interaction on Shale Properties: Implications of CCS in Shales. Energies 2020, 13, 3200.
  • Fatah, A.; Ben Mahmud, H.; Bennour, Z.; Gholami, R.; Hossain, M.M. Effect of Supercritical CO2 Treatment on Physical Properties and Functional Groups of Shales. FUEL 2021, 303, 121310
  • Al-Yaseri, A.; Amao, A.; Fatah, A. Experimental investigation of shale/hydrogen geochemical interactions. FUEL 2023, 346, 128272.
  • Fatah, A.; Bennour, Z.; Ben Mahmud, H.; Gholami, R.; Hossain, M.M. Surface Wettability Alteration of Shales Exposed to CO2: Implication for Long-term Integrity of Geological Storage Sites. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 2021, 110, 103426. IF: 4.400.
  • Fatah, A.; Ben Mahmud, H.; Bennour, Z.; Gholami, R.; Hossain, M.M. Geochemical modelling of CO2 interactions with shale: Kinetics of mineral dissolution and precipitation on geological time scales. Chemical Geology 2022, 592, 120742

Awards & Honors

  • PETRONAS full scholarship award fro B.S. and M.S. studies 2009 to 2015.
  • Curtin High Degree Research (HDR) scholarship for Ph.D. 2019 to 2022.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-3819

Location: Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160

Dr. Ngouangna Eugene Ngwana

Post-Doc Researcher, CIPR

Dr. Ngouangna Eugene Ngwana is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research (CIPR). His previous research focused on chemical EOR using nanoparticles, chemical treatments for improving sand agglomeration as a proactive method to minimize sand generation during oil production, CO₂ storage through surfactant-based foam systems, and mitigation of CO₂ leakage pathways using advanced polymeric gels. He is actively involved in developing surfactant–nanoparticle formulations to accelerate CO₂ mineralization for permanent geological carbon storage. Dr. Ngwana is a registered Professional Technologist (Ts.) in Oil and Gas Technology with the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) since 2024 and a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, since 2024.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2024.
  • M.Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2018.
  • Bachelor of Technology, Gulf Field Higher Institute of Petroleum Cameroon, 2017.

Research Interests

  • Geological CO₂ Storage and CO₂ Mineralization
  • Foam-Assisted CO₂ Storage and Mobility Control
  • Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (cEOR)
  • Nanotechnology for Energy and Environmental Applications
  • Surfactant–Nanoparticle Formulations
  • Conformance Control and CO₂ Leakage Mitigation
  • Sand Control and Formation Damage Prevention
  • Petrophysics and Multiphase Flow in Porous Media
  • Experimental Reservoir Engineering and Core Analysis
  • Sustainable Energy and Carbon Management Technologies

Selected Publications

  • Funsho Afolabi 1,*, Zulhelmi Amir 1,* , Ahmed Halilu 1,* , MuhamadFazly Abdul Patah 1, Eugene N. Ngouangna et al., Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Tendency for CO2 Adsorption in Amphiphilic Cellulose-Derived Interpenetrating Network Gels; Gels 2026, 12, 537. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels12060537
  • Grant Charles Mwakipunda, Nasiru Salahu Muhammed, Afeez Gbadamosi, Eugene N. Ngouangna, et al., Carbon dioxide (CO2) storage in geological formations: Overview of mechanisms, storage media, leakage risk, and monitoring techniques,Petroleum Research,2026,
  • Eugene N. Ngouangna, Iskandar B. Dzulkarnain, Mohd Zaidi Jaafar, M.N.A.M Norddin, Jeffrey O. Oseh, Wan Rosli Wan Sulaiman, Gbadamosi Afeez, Bamidele Victor Ayodele, Okorie E Agwu, Stanley C. Mamah, Peter Ikechukwu Nwaichi, Ellora Priscille N. Ntone, Augustine Agi “The Effects of Brine on CCUS-EOR and Challenges Faced during CO2 Projects: A Review Involving Storage Mechanisms with Future Prospects” ACS OMEGA DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c07153
  • Eugene N. Ngouangna, I.r B. Dzulkarnain, M. Z.Jaafar, M. N. A. M. Norddin, J.O. Oseh, F. A. Afolabi, F.Yakasai, A. O. Gbadamosi, M.N. Yahya, B. V. Ayodele, S. C. Mamah, E.P. N. Ntone & A. Agi. “Nanoparticle-Stabilized CO2 Foam in Porous Media for EOR and CCUS: A State-of-the-Art Review involving Mechanisms, Challenges, Influencing Parameters, and Research Opportunities” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 2025 1007/s13369-025-10512-3
  • N. Ngouangna, I. B. Dzulkarnain, M. Z. Jaafar, J. O. Oseh, F. A. Afolabi, F.Yakasai, A. O. Gbadamosi, P. I. Nwaichi, A. Ag “Nanoparticles Transport in Porous Media During EOR Operations: A Wide-Ranging Review of Mechanisms, Mathematical Models, Influencing Parameters, Challenges, and Prospects” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-025-10050-y

Extended Publications (+)

  • O. Oseh, M.N.A.M. Norddin, I. Ismail, E.N. Ngouangna, “Improvement in the transport capacity of drilled particles of aqueous-based drilling fluid using surface-enriched hydroxyapatite nanoparticles”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 2024
  • Sufian, M. A. Sidek, M. Z. Jaafar, P. I. Nwaichi, N. Ridzuan, S. Qurratu’ A. Mahat, N. Ngouangna,, “Enhancing Carbonate Reservoir Permeability Using a Novel Porosity Model Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2024
  • N. Ngouangna, M.Z. Jaafar, M. Norddin, A. Agi, F. Yakasai, J.O. Oseh, “Effect of salinity on hydroxyapatite nanoparticles flooding in enhanced oil recovery: a mechanistic study”, ACS omega 8 (20), 17819-17833, 2023.
  • N. Ngouangna, M.Z. Jaafar, M. Norddin, A. Agi, A.R. Risal, S.C. Mamah, ” The effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on wettability and brine-oil interfacial tension as enhance oil recovery mechanisms,” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 218, 110941, 2022
  • E.N. Ngouangna, M.Z. Jaafar, M.N.A.M. Norddin, A. Agi, J.O. Oseh, S. Mamah, “Surface modification of nanoparticles to improve oil recovery Mechanisms: A critical review of the methods, influencing Parameters, advances and prospects”, Journal of Molecular Liquids 360, 119502, 2022.

Awards & Honors

  • Best Postgraduate Student Award during the 68th Convocation ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2024.
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