Tel:
+966 (013) 860-1793
Fax:
+966 (013) 860-4447
Email:
mohammed.ahmed2@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Mohamed Elmuzafar Ahmed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Mohamed Elmuzafar has a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering from KFUPM. He is experienced in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) related research, especially Surfactant polymer applications, starting from fluid evaluation and characterization such as phase behavior, compatibility, rheology, and interfacial tension up to determining the fluid recovery using core flooding as well as using reservoir simulation. For the pore-scale studies, he performed micro-CT imaging, micromodels with a microscope, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Also, he has good skills in performing simulation studies at the field scale with calibrated core scale simulations.
Educational Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy, Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2018
- Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 2012
Research Interests
- Chemically Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Well testing
- Reservoir Simulation
- Microfluidics
Selected Publications
- Ahmed, M.E., Sultan, A.S., Mahmoud, M. et al. “Investigating the Phase Behavior of Viscoelastic Surfactant with Squalene and Crude Oil Systems at High Temperature” Arab J Sci Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07671-6
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Amjed M. Hassan, Abdullah S. Sultan, and Mohamed Mahmoud “Enhancing the Oil Recovery from Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using Viscoelastic Surfactant (VES) Flooding: A Field-Scale Simulation” ACS Omega 2022 7 (1), 504-517 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c04900
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Kamaljit Singh, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj “Evaluation of the Dynamic Interfacial Tension between Viscoelastic Surfactant Solutions and Oil Using Porous Micromodels” Langmuir 2022 38 (20), 6387-6394 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00469
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, A.S., Hassan, A. et al. “Predicting the performance of constant volume depletion tests for gas condensate reservoirs using artificial intelligence techniques.” Neural Comput & Applic (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-022-07682-8
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah, AlSofi, Abdulkareem, and Hasan Al-Hashim. “Designing an Optimum Recipe for SP Flooding in Harsh Carbonate Reservoir Conditions High Temperature High Salinity.” Paper presented at the SPE Conference at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show, Muscat, Oman, March 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/200246-MS
Extended Publications (+)
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Abdullah Sultan. “Optimization of Sp Flooding Design Using Simulation Calibrated with Lab Core Flooding.” Paper presented at the SPE Conference at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show, Muscat, Oman, March 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/200228-MS
- Eliebid, Mohammed , Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Sami Al-Nuaim. “New Methodology to Quantify the Productivity of Hydraulically Fractured Multilateral Wells in Tight Oil Reservoirs with Gas-Drive.” Paper presented at the SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference, Moscow, Russia, October 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/191587-18RPTC-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, and Mohamed Abdalla. “Investigating the effect of hydraulic fracturing in the pressure transient response for multilateral wells in dry gas reservoirs.” Paper presented at the SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, April 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/192324-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah S., AlSofi, Abdulkareem, Al-Hashim, Hasan S., and Syed R. Hussaini. “Pore-Scale Imaging to Investigate Wettability and Recovery Mechanism for Surfactant/Polymer Flooding.” Paper presented at the SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference, Moscow, Russia, October 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/191578-18RPTC-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Elnuaim, Sami , and Ahmed Abdulazeem. “The impact of hydraulic fracturing on the deliverability of multilateral wells at dry gas reservoirs.“Paper presented at the SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, April 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/192314-MS
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Sultan, Abdullah, AlSofi, Abdulkareem, and Hasan Al-Hashim. “Optimization of core flooding design for Surfactant-Polymer EOR” J Petrol Explor Prod Technol 13, 2109–2123 (22023 http://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-023-01651-0
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Tinku Saikia, Kamaljit Singh, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj. “Relationship between Dynamic Interfacial Tension and Ultimate Recovery in Gemini Surfactant Flooding: An Exploration through Fractured Micromodels” Energy & Fuels 2023, 37(16), 11787–11117 http://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01681
- Ahmed, M. Elmuzafar, Abdullah S. Sultan, Mohamed Mahmoud, Tinku Saikia, Kamaljit Singh, Shirish Patil, and Mazen Kanj. “Investigating Effects of Chelating Agents on Viscoelastic Surfactant Flooding at the Pore Scale Using Micromodels”. Energy & Fuels 2023 37(2),1070-1080 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c03777
- M Elmuzafar Ahmed, Abdulla Sultan “The impact of dynamic wettability alteration and phase behavior on the VES flooding recovery at the pore-scale”. Paper presented at the SPE Offshore Europe Conference & Exhibition, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, September 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/215569-MS
- M Elmuzafar Ahmed, Abdulla Sultan “Dynamic wettability alteration at pore-scale using Viscoelastic surfactant/chelating agents’ systems” Paper presented at the Offshore Technology Conference Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.4043/32720-MS
Dr. Mahmoud Desouky
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2013
Research Interests
- Acid/Hydraulic Fracturing
- Reservoir Geomechanics
- Data-driven Modeling
Selected Publications
- Desouky, M., Samarkin, Y., Aljawad, M. S., Amao, A., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2024). Diammonium Phosphate Treatment for Sustained Hydraulic/Acid Fracture Conductivity in Chalk and Limestone Formations. SPE Journal, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.2118/219476-PA
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Abduljamiu, A., Solling, T., Al-Shehri, D., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2024). Temperature, pressure, and duration impacts on the optimal stiffening of carbonates aged in diammonium phosphate solution. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 6444. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57120-z
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Abduljamiu, A., Solling, T., Abdulraheem, A., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2023). Enhancing Fracture Conductivity in Soft Chalk Formations With Diammonium Phosphate Treatment: A Study at High Temperature, Pressure, and Stresses. SPE Journal, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.2118/215857-PA
- Desouky, M. H., Aljawad, M. S., SOLLING, T., AlTammar, M. J., & Alruwaili, K. M. (2023). Method for stabilizing wellbore, stabilized wellbore and wellbore stabilizing fluid (United States Patent US20230295482A1). https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230295482A1/en
- Desouky, M., Aljawad, M. S., Solling, T., Abduljamiu, A., Norrman, K., & Alshehri, D. (2021). Improving long-term hydraulic fracture conductivity by alteration of rock minerals. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 196, 108046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.108046
- Desouky, M., Tariq, Z., Aljawad, M. S., Alhoori, H., Mahmoud, M., & Abdulraheem, A. (2021). Machine Learning-Based Propped Fracture Conductivity Correlations of Several Shale Formations. ACS Omega, 6(29), 18782–18792. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c01919
- Desouky, M., Tariq, Z., Aljawad, M. S., Alhoori, H., Mahmoud, M., & AlShehri, D. (2020). Data-Driven Acid Fracture Conductivity Correlations Honoring Different Mineralogy and Etching Patterns. ACS Omega, 5(27), 16919–16931. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c02123
Awards & Honors
- 1st Place, PhD Division, CPG Students Paper Contest, 2024
- Prestigious Patent Award, KFUPM, 2023
- 1st place, ARMA Research Contest, 2023
- ARMA Applied Research Award, 2022
Tel:
+ 966 (013) 860- 1793
Fax:
+ 966 (013) 860- 4447
Email:
ahmed.abdelaal@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaal
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaal is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Petroleum Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He previously worked as a research and teaching assistant in the Petroleum Engineering Department at KFUPM from 2018 to 2023, during which he completed his Ph.D. and Ms. He has been an integral member of the Drilling Research Group at KFUPM since 2020. Before joining KFUPM, he served as a faculty member in the Petroleum Engineering Department at Suez University in Egypt from 2015 to 2018. His Ph.D. research focused on developing innovative non-Portland cement systems aimed at advancing the circular economy and reducing cementing costs, while his master’s work addressed challenges in CO2 foam enhanced oil recovery (EOR). His scholarly contributions are reflected in several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences Furthermore, he currently serves as a peer reviewer for several Q1 & Q2 journals. In addition, he shares his expertise as a part-time instructor and subject matter expert (SME) for renowned drilling institutes.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Abdelaal was involved in many activities at KFUPM, at regional and international levels. He served as the chairman of the IADC student chapter at KFUPM after co-founding it in 2021. He also served in different officer positions in the SPE-KFUPM which received the Presidential Award in 2022 for the first time and Excellence Award in 2023. In addition, he was the team leader for the KFUPM SPE Petrobowl team which won multiple titles for 5 years. In 2023, he won 1st place in the international SPE paper contest (Ph.D. division) with his Ph.D. work in ATCE, USA after winning 1st place in the MENA regional SPE paper contest in GOTECH, Dubai. He also graduated from the Entrepreneurial Emerging Leaders Acceleration (EELA) Program at KFUPM EI in 2022.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l5OAfuEAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeahmed1/?trk=opento_sprofile_details
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2023 (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019 (GPA: 3.93/4.0)
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Suez University, Egypt, 2014 (Excellent with Honors)
Research Interests
- Drilling Engineering & Automation
- Geopolymer Technology
- Sustainability in Upstream Industry
- Machine Learning Applications in Petroleum Industry
- Foam Applications in Petroleum Industry
Selected Publications
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2024). A Volcanic Tephra-Based Non-Portland Cement System for Well Cementing Sustainability, SPE Journal.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2024). Perlite incorporation for sedimentation reduction and improved properties of high-density geopolymer cement for oil well cementing, Scientific Reports.
- Mahmoud, A., Abdelaal, A., Adjei, S., Elkatatny, S. (2024). Foamed Cement Applications in Oil Industry Based on Field Experience: A Comprehensive Review. ACS Omega.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Mixed Micromax and hematite-based fly ash geopolymer for heavy-weight well cementing. Scientific Reports.
- Abdelaal, A., Ibrahim, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). A Data-Driven Framework for Real-time Rheological Properties Prediction of Flat Rheology Synthetic Oil-based Drilling Fluids. ACS OMEGA.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdel Fattah A. (2023). Development of Heavy-Weight Hematite-Based Geopolymer for Oil and Gas Well Cementing. ACS OMEGA.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Synergy of Retarders and Superplasticizers for Thickening Time Enhancement of Hematite Based Fly Ash Geopolymers. Geoenergy Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlShehri, D., Mahmoud, M., Patil, S., Zhou, X. (2023). Improvement of supercritical carbon dioxide foam performance for EOR in sandstone reservoirs: An experimental and optimization study. Gas Science and Engineering.
- Ahmed, A., Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S. (2023). Evaluation of Hematite and Micromax-Based Cement Systems for High- Density Well Cementing. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Elkatatny, S., Abdulraheem, A. (2022). Real-time prediction of formation pressure gradient while drilling. Scientific Reports.
- Abdelaal, A., Aljawad, M., Alyousef, Z., Almajid, M. (2021). A review of foam-based fracturing fluids applications: From lab studies to field implementations. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering.
- Abdelaal, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlShehri, D. (2020). Mixed CO2/N2 Foam for EOR as a Novel Solution for Supercritical CO2 Foam Challenges in Sandstone Reservoirs. ACS Omega
Awards & Honors
- 1st Place in SPE International Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), USA, Oct. 2023
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Paper Contest (Ph.D. Division), UAE, Mar. 2023
- SPE International Presidential Award with SPE KFUPM SC, June 2022
- SPE International Excellence Award with SPE KFUPM SC, June 2023
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest – First Stage, 2020
- 1st Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2021
- 2nd Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2022
- 3rd Place in SPE MENA Regional Petrobowl Contest, 2019
- Elite 8 stage in SPE International Petrobowl Contest, 2020
- SPE KFUPM SC Excellence Award, Sep. 2022
- 2nd Place in College of Petroleum and Geosciences Hackathon, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 2019
- Certified Instructor for Well Control, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), 2024
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. Nasiru Salahu Muhammed
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, 2019
- M.S., Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, 2018
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2014
Research Interests
- Subsurface hydrogen storage
- Green chemical EOR
- Hydrogen transportation
- Surface hydrogen storage
Selected Publications
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Al-Ahmed, A., Rahman, M.M., Zaman, E., 2022. A review on underground hydrogen storage: Insight into geological sites, influencing factors and future outlook. Energy Reports 8, 461–499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.12.002
- Muhammed, N. S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D.A., Al-Ahmed, A., Rahman, M.M., Zaman, E., Iglauer, S., 2023. Hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs: A comprehensive review. Fuel 337, 127032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127032
- Muhammed, N. S., Gbadamosi, A.O., Epelle, E.I., Abdulrasheed, A.A., Haq, B., Patil, S., Al-Shehri, D., Kamal, M.S., 2023. Hydrogen production, transportation, utilization, and storage: Recent advances towards sustainable energy. J. Energy Storage 73, 109207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.109207
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., 2024. CO2 rich cushion gas for hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs: Insight on contact angle and surface tension. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 50, 1281–1301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.09.148
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Amao, A., 2024. Geochemical influences of hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs with N2 cushion gas. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 87, 782–792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.061
- Muhammed, N. S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D.A., 2023. Hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs using nitrogen cushion gas: A contact angle and surface tension study. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 48, 38782–38807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.06.208
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., Amao, A., 2024. Comparative study on hydrogen losses via microbial byproduct in the presence of methane and nitrogen cushion gas. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 81, 237–248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.272
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., 2023. Role of methane as a cushion gas for hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 48, 29663–29681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.04.173
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., Shehri, D. Al, Qudrat, S., 2024. Static contact angle, interfacial tension, and column height measurements for underground hydrogen storage. Aust. Energy Prod. J. 64, 124–137. https://doi.org/10.1071/EP23240
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., 2024. Influence of nitrogen cushion gas in 3-phase surface phenomena for hydrogen storage in gas condensate reservoirs. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 90, 607–624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.023
Extended Publications (+)
- Muhammed, N.S., Haq, M.B., Al-Shehri, D., Rahaman, M.M., Keshavarz, A., Hossain, S.M.Z., 2020. Comparative Study of Green and Synthetic Polymers for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Polymers (Basel). 12, 2429. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12102429
- Muhammed, N.S., Olayiwola, T., Elkatatny, S., 2021. A review on clay chemistry , characterization and shale inhibitors for water-based drilling fluids. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. 206, 109043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109043
- Muhammed, N.S., Olayiwola, T., Elkatatny, S., Haq, B., Patil, S., 2021. Insights into the application of surfactants and nanomaterials as shale inhibitors for water-based drilling fluid : A review. J. Nat. Gas Sci. Eng. 92, 103987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.103987
- Haq, M.B., Muhammed, N.S., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Al Ghuraya, H., Al Abdrabalnabi, R., Al Hamad, J., Mahmoud, M., Mahfoz, W., Hakeem, A.S., Abdul Aziz, M., Al Ahmed, A., Hossain, S.M.Z., 2024. The role of red sand dunes nano sized particles for improved oil recovery. J. Mol. Liq. 415, 126263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.126263
- Haq, B., Muhammed, N. S., Liu, J., Tong, H., 2023. Enhanced natural gas production using CO 2 injection : Application to sustainable hydrogen production Original Gas in Place. Fuel 347, 128474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128474
- Haq, B., Aziz, M.A., Al Shehri, D., Muhammed, N.S., Basha, S.I., Hakeem, A.S., Qasem, M.A.A., Lardhi, M., Iglauer, S., 2022. Date-Leaf Carbon Particles for Green Enhanced Oil Recovery. Nanomaterials 12, 1245. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081245
- Gbadamosi, A.O., Muhammed, N.S., Patil, S., Al Shehri, D., Haq, B., Epelle, E.I., Mahmoud, M., Kamal, M.S., 2023. Underground hydrogen storage: A critical assessment of fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions. J. Energy Storage 72, 108473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108473
- Sambo, C., Dudun, A., Samuel, S.A., Esenenjor, P., Muhammed, N.S., Haq, B., 2022. A review on worldwide underground hydrogen storage operating and potential fields. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 47, 22840–22880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.05.126
- Sofian, M., Haq, M.B., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Muhammed, N.S., 2024. A review on hydrogen blending in gas network: Insight into safety, corrosion, embrittlement, coatings and liners, and bibliometric analysis. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 60, 867–889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.166
- Al-ghamdi, A., Haq, B., Al-shehri, D., Muhammed, N.S., 2022. Surfactant formulation for Green Enhanced Oil Recovery. Energy Reports 8, 7800–7813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.05.293
- Said, M., Haq, B., Al Shehri, D., Rahman, M.M., Muhammed, N.S., Mahmoud, M., 2021. Modification of Xanthan Gum for a High-Temperature and High-Salinity Reservoir. Polymers (Basel). 13, 4212. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234212
- Ibrahim, K.Z., Adebayo, A.R., Isah, A., Muhammed, N.S., 2022. A literature review of strength and stability of foam and their relationship with the absolute permeability of porous media. J. Pet. Sci. Eng. 211, 110195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110195
Awards & Honors
- Doctoral scholarship by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, 2020
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship for academic excellence, 2018
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Local Scholarship merit award, 2016
Dr. Jawad Hassan Al Drwish
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Aldrwish’s research focuses on the innovative application of CO2 in subsurface formations, including CO2 storage, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and well-stimulation. This research involves the design and optimization of CO2 foam rheology and stability under harsh reservoir conditions. This research aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of both conventional and unconventional subsurface energy systems. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals: SPE Journals, Gas Science and Engineering, and Geoenergy of Science and Engineering. He serves as a reviewer for several journals, including ACS Omega, the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, and the Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., in Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2024
- M.S., in Chemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA 2017
- B.S., in Chemical Engineering, KFUPM, KSA 2014
Research Interests
- CO2 Technology for Subsurface Applications
- CO2 Storage
- Well Stimulation
- Water Management
Selected Publications
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Al-Yousif, Z., BinGhanim, A., Kamal, M. S., & Mahmoud, M. (2023). The Impact of Green Chelating Agent and Corrosion Inhibitor on Foam Rheology and Stability at High Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity. SPE Journal, 28(03), 1216-1229.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Alajmei, S., & Al-Shehri, D. (2024). CO2 Foam Stabilized by Viscoelastic Surfactant: Effects of Chelating Agents’ Type, pH, and Water Chemistry on Microstructure, Stability, and Rheology of Foam. SPE Journal, 1-19.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., & AlYousef, Z. (2024). The effect of corrosion inhibitor chemistry on rheology and stability of CO2 and N2 acidic foam under harsh conditions. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 233, 212545.
- Al-Darweesh, J., Aljawad, M. S., Kamal, M. S., Mahmoud, M., Al-Yousef, Z., & Al-Shehri, D. (2023). Water chemistry role in the stability of CO2 foam for carbon sequestration in water aquifers. Gas Science and Engineering, 118, 205090
Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Master’s Thesis
Dr. Khaled Hussein Al-Azani
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Al-Azani joined the Department of Petroleum Engineering as a postdoctoral researcher in September 2024. Before this, he served as a teaching assistant in the same department from 2016 to May 2024 while pursuing his master’s and Ph.D. degrees. He worked at Schlumberger Dhahran Center for Carbonate Research (SDCR), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as an intern in 2015. His research interest includes chemical enhanced oil recovery (cEOR), CO2-EOR, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), as well as leveraging machine learning applications in the oil and gas sector. His research expertise has equipped him with extensive experience in efficiently conducting core flooding experiments and utilizing high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) PVT systems, and operating a range of advanced analytical instruments. Dr. Al-Azani has authored and co-authored more than ten peer-reviewed papers published in high-impact journals, alongside different presentations at local and international conferences. Dr. Al-Azani is an active member of different professional societies and associations including the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Society of Well Log Analysists (SPWLA), American of Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA).
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Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2024
- M.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2019
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2016
Research Interests
- Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery
- CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
- Pressure/Volume/Temperature (PVT) Relationships
- Applications of Machine Learning in Oil & Gas
Selected Publications
Journal Publications
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Alotaibi, M.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Fahmi, M.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Synergistic Performance of A Gemini Surfactant for Enhanced Oil Recovery Under Harsh Conditions. Fuel 2024, 374: 132359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132359.
- Al-Azani, K., Abu-Khamsin, S., Elsayed, M., Patil, S., Shakil Hussain, S. M., Al Shalabi, E., Hassan, A. M., & Kamal, M. S.; Chemical enhanced oil recovery under harsh conditions: Investigation of rock permeability and insights from NMR measurements. Geoenergy Science and Engineering 2024: 212764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.212764.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Al-Shehri, D.; Mahmoud, M.; Role of Injection Rate on Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Using a Gemini Surfactant under Harsh Conditions. Energy & Fuels 2024, 38(5): 3682–3692. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c04505.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Kamal, M.S.; Patil, S.; Zhou, X.; Hussain, S.M.S.; Mahmoud, M.; Enhanced Oil Recovery in Carbonate Reservoirs Using Single Component Synthesized Surfactants under Harsh Reservoir Conditions. Energy & Fuels 2023, 37(15): 11004–11016. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c01909.
- Al-Azani, K.; Abu-Khamsin, S.; Al-Abdrabalnabi, R.; Kamal, M. S.; Patil, S.; Zhou, X.; Hussain, S. M. S.; Al Shalabi, E. Oil Recovery Performance by Surfactant Flooding: A Perspective on Multiscale Evaluation Methods. Energy & Fuels 2022, 36 (22), 13451–13478. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c02544.
- Al-Azani, K. H.; Abu-Khamsin, S. A.; Sultan, A. S. Experimental Study of Blending CO2 with Triethyl Citrate for Mitigating Gravity Override During Reservoir Flooding. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2021, 46 (7), 6787–6796. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04901-z.
- Al-Azani, K.; El-Husseiny, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Al-Yousef, H.; Elsayed, M. Numerical and Experimental Study to Determine the Permeability Anisotropy in Porous Rocks from Probe Permeameter Measurements. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 2021, 46 (7), 7019–7030. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05433-w.
- Al-AbdulJabbar, A.; Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S. Estimation of Reservoir Porosity From Drilling Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks. Petrophysics – SPWLA J. Form. Eval. Reserv. Descr. 2020, 61 (03), 318–330. https://doi.org/10.30632/PJV61N3-2020a5.
- Al-Azani, K. H.; Abu-Khamsin, S. A.; Sultan, A. S. Solubilities of Carbon Dioxide in Ethyl Benzoate and Triethyl Citrate at High Temperatures and Pressures. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2020, 65 (4), 1857–1868. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.9b01092.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Ali, A.; Ramadan, E.; Abdulraheem, A. Cutting Concentration Prediction in Horizontal and Deviated Wells Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques. J. Pet. Explor. Prod. Technol. 2019, 9 (4), 2769–2779. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-019-0672-3.
Conference Papers
- Al-Azani, K.; Al-Yousef, H.; Mahmoud, M. Effect of Permeability Anisotropy on Probe Permeameter Measurements. SPE Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference. Society of Petroleum Engineers: Manama, Bahrain 2019. https://doi.org/10.2118/194769-MS.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Abdulraheem, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Al-Shehri, D. Real-Time Prediction of the Rheological Properties of Oil-Based Drilling Fluids Using Artificial Neural Networks. SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia 2018. https://doi.org/10.2118/192199-MS.
- Al-Azani, K.; Elkatatny, S.; Abdulraheem, A.; Mahmoud, M.; Ali, A. Prediction of Cutting Concentration in Horizontal and Deviated Wells Using Support Vector Machine. In SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition; Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2018. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.2118/192193-MS.
- Al-Jaberi, J.; Al-Azani, K.; Fraim, M. Calculation of Sulfur Deposition in Gas Condensate Wells in Middle East. In Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition 2017; Society of Petroleum Engineers: Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2017. https://doi.org/10.2118/188000-MS
Awards & Honors
- Prestigious patent award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2024
- Received certifications from Elsevier and the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition of contributions as a peer reviewer
- Obtained a certificate from the Arabian Safety Training Center for successfully completing training in Effective Laboratory Health and Safety Management, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2023
- Fully funded Ph.D. scholarship from KFUPM – 2019-2024
- Fully funded M.Sc. scholarship from KFUPM – 2016-2019
- Graduated with distinction from the Department of Petroleum Engineering, receiving the First Honor Award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 2016
- Fully funded scholarship from the Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen to pursue B.Sc. degree at KFUPM – 2010-2016
- Recognized by the Ministry of Education and other esteemed authorities in Yemen for achieving 8th place nationally in high school rankings – 2009
- Recipient of multiple awards for achieving 3rd place in inter-governorate high school science competitions in Yemen – 2008
Tel:
+966 (013) 860-17973
Fax:
+966 (013) 860-4447
Email:
xingyu.zhu@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Xingyu Zhu
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering Xingyu Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He holds a PhD in Earth Science from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, focusing on energy-stable smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) for fluid flow simulations in porous media. He earned a Master’s in digital Rock Physics from the China University of Petroleum (East China) and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Tongji University. Previously, he conducted fluid flow simulations as a visiting student at Herriot-Watt University. His research integrates advanced computational techniques with applications in earth sciences and engineering.
Educational Qualification
- B.S., Tongji University, China, 2011-2015.
- S., China University of Petroleum (East China), China, 2016-2019
- Ph.D. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2019-2024
Research Interests
- Digital rock analysis
- Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
- Numerical analysis in pore scale simulations
- Machine learning
Selected Publications
- Zhu, Xingyu, et al. “An energy stable incompressible SPH method with consistent solid boundary treatment.” Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics436 (2024): 115367.
- Zhu, Xingyu, Shuyu Sun, and Jisheng Kou. “An energy stable SPH method for incompressible fluid flow.” Appl. Math. Mech.14.5 (2022): 1201-1224.
- Yang, J., Zhu, X., Liu, Y., Jiang, X., Fu, J., Ren, X., … & Yao, J. (2019). TMIS: a new image‐based software application for the measurement of tear meniscus height. Acta Ophthalmologica, 97(7), e973-e980.
Tel:
+966 (013) 860-1793
Fax:
+966 (013) 860-4447
Email:
ala.dogail@kfupm.edu.sa
Location:
Bldg. 76, Rm. 2160
Dr. Ala Shafeq Al-Dogail
Post-Doc Researcher, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Ala AL-Dogail joined the petroleum engineering department at KFUPM as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in November 2024. He was a teaching assistant at the petroleum engineering department during his MS and Ph.D from 2015-2023. His research area focuses on production engineering, multi-phase flow in pipes, pressure characteristics, drag reduction, emulsification, well stimulation, and GOSP optimization. Dr. AL-Dogail is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) and the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA).
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, January 2024.
- M.S, Petroleum Engineering, KFUPM, KSA, May 2018.
- B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Hadramout University, Yemen, August 2012.
Research Interests
- Flow Assurance
- Multi-Phase Flow in Pipes
- Pressure Characteristics
- Drag Reduction
- Emulsification
- Acidizing
- Gas-oil Separation Plant (GOSP)
Selected Publications
- Al-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., Solling, T. I., Sultan, A. S., Patil, S., & Alsarkhi, A. (2023). Novel Environmentally Friendly Nanomaterials for Drag Reduction of the Emulsified Acid System. ACS omega, 8(46), 44057-44075.
- AL-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., & Patil, S. (2023). A Review of Drag-Reducing Agents (DRAs) in Petroleum Industry. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 48(7), 8287-8305.
- Ala, A. D., Gajbhiye, R., Sultan, A., Solling, T., Patil, S., & Alsarkhi, A. (2023). Development of emulsified acid system (EAS) using organoclays (OC): Rheology and implication to the acidizing. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 228, 212022.
- AL-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., Al-Shammari, H., Alnaser, M., & Kamerkar, T. (2023). Maximization of Gas-Oil Separation Plant Oil Recovery by Operation Parameter Optimization. SPE Production & Operations, 38(04), 666-677.
- AL-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlNajim, A., & AlNaser, M. (2022). Dimensionless artificial intelligence-based model for multiphase flow pattern recognition in horizontal pipe. SPE Production & Operations, 37(02), 244-262.
- AL-Dogail, A., Gajbhiye, R., AlNaser, M., AlNajim, A., & Mahmoud, M. (2022). Intelligent approach for gas-oil separation plant oil recovery enhancement. SPE Production & Operations, 37(04), 632-653.
- Al-Dogail, A. S., & Gajbhiye, R. N. (2021). 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, 205, 108719.
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Awards & Honors
- Granted patent award from KFUM-KSA.,2024.
- Participate in the regional student paper contest (RSPC 2024) at Muscat-Oman.,2024.
- Sc. First honor, Petroleum Engineering Department, Hadhramout University-Yemen.,2012.
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.