Ahmadreza Shojaee
Biography
Ahmadreza is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in the numerical modeling of microbial and geochemical reactions during Underground Hydrogen (H2) Storage. Holding a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and an MSc in Reservoir Engineering from the Petroleum University of Technology, Ahmadreza has a strong foundation in reservoir simulation, numerical modeling, geochemistry, and reactive transport modeling. His current research focuses on advancing sustainable energy storage solutions through innovative modeling techniques.
For more information, visit Ahmad’s Profile.
Project Title
Numerical Study of Biological and Geochemical Reactions during Hydrogen Storage in Subsurface Porous Media
Funding
James-Watt Scholarship
Supervisors
Dr. Saeed Ghanbari
Dr. Gang Wang
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2022
Publications
1- Interplay between microbial activity and geochemical reactions during underground hydrogen storage in a seawater-rich formation
2- Integrated Modelling of Bio-Geochemical Aspects in Underground Hydrogen Storage: Implications for Reservoir Selection and Performance
3- Reactive transport modeling of scale precipitation and deposition during incompatible water injection in carbonate reservoirs
Contact
Email: as2220@hw.ac.uk
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Ahmadreza is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in the numerical modeling of microbial and geochemical reactions during Underground Hydrogen (H2) Storage. Holding a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and an MSc in Reservoir Engineering from the Petroleum University of Technology, Ahmadreza has a strong foundation in reservoir simulation, numerical modeling, geochemistry, and reactive transport modeling. His current research focuses on advancing sustainable energy storage solutions through innovative modeling techniques.
For more information, visit Ahmad’s Profile.
Project Title
Numerical Study of Biological and Geochemical Reactions during Hydrogen Storage in Subsurface Porous Media
Funding
James-Watt Scholarship
Supervisors
Dr. Saeed Ghanbari
Dr. Gang Wang
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2022
Publications
1- Interplay between microbial activity and geochemical reactions during underground hydrogen storage in a seawater-rich formation
2- Integrated Modelling of Bio-Geochemical Aspects in Underground Hydrogen Storage: Implications for Reservoir Selection and Performance
3- Reactive transport modeling of scale precipitation and deposition during incompatible water injection in carbonate reservoirs
Contact
Email: as2220@hw.ac.uk
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Al Muataz Al Mamari
Biography
Al Muataz is a PhD candidate at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Low Net-Carbon Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Energy Transition. His research focuses on optimizing polymer flooding to enhance oil recovery while minimizing carbon emissions, utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Exergy Analysis. Al Muataz holds an MSc in Reservoir Evaluation and Management, also from Heriot-Watt University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Colorado State University. His doctoral work involves developing 3-D reservoir models and implementing Low Salinity Polymer (LSP) techniques, supported by a strong foundation in reservoir modelling and EOR strategies.
For more information, visit Al Muataz’s Profile.
Project Title
Experimental and Theoretical study of Low Salinity Polymer
Funding
Petroleum Development Oman – PDO
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2024
Contact
Email: amra2000@hw.ac.uk
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Al Muataz is a PhD candidate at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Low Net-Carbon Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Energy Transition. His research focuses on optimizing polymer flooding to enhance oil recovery while minimizing carbon emissions, utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Exergy Analysis. Al Muataz holds an MSc in Reservoir Evaluation and Management, also from Heriot-Watt University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Colorado State University. His doctoral work involves developing 3-D reservoir models and implementing Low Salinity Polymer (LSP) techniques, supported by a strong foundation in reservoir modelling and EOR strategies.
For more information, visit Al Muataz’s Profile.
Project Title
Experimental and Theoretical study of Low Salinity Polymer
Funding
Petroleum Development Oman – PDO
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2024
Contact
Email: amra2000@hw.ac.uk
Ali Al Behadili
Biography
Ali is a PhD student in Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering- Petroleum Engineering Department at Heriot Watt University, he commenced his studies in September 2021. His research interest includes water injection optimization and the effect of geochemical reactivity on the scale problem. Furthermore, study the effect of changes in temperature, pressure, pH and CO2 concentration in the aqueous or hydrocarbon phases. Ali has about 13 (2008-2021) years of oil industrial experience working as reservoir and petrophysics engineer in Iraqi ministry of oil. Ali holds a BSc & MSc in petroleum engineering from University of Baghdad in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
For more information, visit Ali’s Profile.
Project Title
Optimization of Injection Brine Composition and Impact of Geochemical Reactivity
Funding
CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) -Iraq
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- Kinetics of In-Situ Calcium Magnesium Carbonate Precipitation and the Need for Desulfation in Seawater-Flooded Carbonate Reservoirs
Contact
Email: ama2006@hw.ac.uk – Engali84.malik@gmail.com
LinkedIn
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ResearchGate
Ali is a PhD student in Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering- Petroleum Engineering Department at Heriot Watt University, he commenced his studies in September 2021. His research interest includes water injection optimization and the effect of geochemical reactivity on the scale problem. Furthermore, study the effect of changes in temperature, pressure, pH and CO2 concentration in the aqueous or hydrocarbon phases. Ali has about 13 (2008-2021) years of oil industrial experience working as reservoir and petrophysics engineer in Iraqi ministry of oil. Ali holds a BSc & MSc in petroleum engineering from University of Baghdad in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
For more information, visit Ali’s Profile.
Project Title
Optimization of Injection Brine Composition and Impact of Geochemical Reactivity
Funding
CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) -Iraq
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- Kinetics of In-Situ Calcium Magnesium Carbonate Precipitation and the Need for Desulfation in Seawater-Flooded Carbonate Reservoirs
Contact
Email: ama2006@hw.ac.uk – Engali84.malik@gmail.com
Google Scholar
ResearchGate
Saba Mahmoudvand
Biography
Saba is a PhD candidate at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Low Carbon EOR and Energy Transition. She earned her BSc and MSc in Reservoir Engineering from Petroleum University of Technology and Shiraz University. During her MSc, Saba focused on modeling asphaltene phase behavior using PC-SAFT EoS. Following that, she joined National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC), where she worked on a water injection pilot and managed oil production from three Iranian reservoirs. With expertise in numerical modeling, simulation techniques, and reservoir engineering principles, her current research explores the physics of 3-phase displacements in porous media of arbitrary wettability at the pore scale.
For more information, visit Saba’s Profile.
Project Title
Low Carbon EOR by Applying nmWAG Processes
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
April 2023
Publications
1- The immiscible to miscible transition and its consequences for 3-phase displacements in porous media of arbitrary wettability: Basic theory
Contact
Email: sm2245@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Saba is a PhD candidate at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Low Carbon EOR and Energy Transition. She earned her BSc and MSc in Reservoir Engineering from Petroleum University of Technology and Shiraz University. During her MSc, Saba focused on modeling asphaltene phase behavior using PC-SAFT EoS. Following that, she joined National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC), where she worked on a water injection pilot and managed oil production from three Iranian reservoirs. With expertise in numerical modeling, simulation techniques, and reservoir engineering principles, her current research explores the physics of 3-phase displacements in porous media of arbitrary wettability at the pore scale.
For more information, visit Saba’s Profile.
Project Title
Low Carbon EOR by Applying nmWAG Processes
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
April 2023
Publications
1- The immiscible to miscible transition and its consequences for 3-phase displacements in porous media of arbitrary wettability: Basic theory
Contact
Email: sm2245@hw.ac.uk
Célia Melo Silva
Biography
Célia is a PhD student in the Flow Assurance ad Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in inorganic scale formation and inhibitor mechanisms, along with polymer interactions and long-term kinetics. She previously worked as a researcher focused on the study of micro and nanoparticle dispersions for EOR and the release of chemicals with a particular focus on microcapsules production for targeted chemical delivery at LMMP, PUC-Rio University. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from Coimbra University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon.
For more information, visit Célia’s Profile.
Project Title
Impact of EOR Polymers on Scale Inhibition
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- A Review of 50 Years of SPE Oilfield Chemistry – SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2023
2- The Impact of EOR Polymers on the Adsorption of Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors – SPE International Oilfield Chemistry 2023
3- Adsorption Kinetics of Hydrolysed Polyacrylamide and its Impact on Laboratory Testing and Field Performance
4- Adsorption Kinetics of copolymers and sulfonated polymers for enhanced oil recovery – SPE Improved Oil Recovery
5- The Impact of Copolymers and Sulfonated Polymers on the Adsorption of Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors
Contact
Email: Cms2001@hw.ac.uk – celiamelosilva@hotmail.com
LinkedIn
Célia is a PhD student in the Flow Assurance ad Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in inorganic scale formation and inhibitor mechanisms, along with polymer interactions and long-term kinetics. She previously worked as a researcher focused on the study of micro and nanoparticle dispersions for EOR and the release of chemicals with a particular focus on microcapsules production for targeted chemical delivery at LMMP, PUC-Rio University. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from Coimbra University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon.
For more information, visit Célia’s Profile.
Project Title
Impact of EOR Polymers on Scale Inhibition
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- A Review of 50 Years of SPE Oilfield Chemistry – SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2023
2- The Impact of EOR Polymers on the Adsorption of Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors – SPE International Oilfield Chemistry 2023
3- Adsorption Kinetics of Hydrolysed Polyacrylamide and its Impact on Laboratory Testing and Field Performance
4- Adsorption Kinetics of copolymers and sulfonated polymers for enhanced oil recovery – SPE Improved Oil Recovery
5- The Impact of Copolymers and Sulfonated Polymers on the Adsorption of Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors
Contact
Email: Cms2001@hw.ac.uk – celiamelosilva@hotmail.com
Mahdi Kalantari Meybodi
Biography
Mahdi is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in the numerical modeling squeeze treatment processes in porous media. He holds a BSc and MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Iran. In addition, Mahdi has worked in industry for several years as a reservoir and production engineer providing him with a foundation in reservoir simulation and multiphase flow principals. He’s also been involved in developing several technical software in the field of reservoir and production engineering. His current research focuses on numerical modeling of coupled squeeze treatments in porous media.
For more information, visit Mahdi’s Profile.
Project Title
Coupled Adsorption and Precipitation Modelling of Scale Inhibitor Squeeze Treatments
Funding
James-Watt Scholarship
Supervisors
Dr. Oscar Vazquez
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- A comprehensive equilibrium model for the phosphonate scale inhibitor-carbonate system including coupled adsorption/precipitation (Γ/Π)
2- Coupled adsorption/precipitation (Γ/Π) modelling of scale inhibitor transport in porous media using the coupled isotherm, AΓΠ(c)
Contact
Email: mk2039@hw.ac.uk
Mahdi is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in the numerical modeling squeeze treatment processes in porous media. He holds a BSc and MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Iran. In addition, Mahdi has worked in industry for several years as a reservoir and production engineer providing him with a foundation in reservoir simulation and multiphase flow principals. He’s also been involved in developing several technical software in the field of reservoir and production engineering. His current research focuses on numerical modeling of coupled squeeze treatments in porous media.
For more information, visit Mahdi’s Profile.
Project Title
Coupled Adsorption and Precipitation Modelling of Scale Inhibitor Squeeze Treatments
Funding
James-Watt Scholarship
Supervisors
Dr. Oscar Vazquez
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- A comprehensive equilibrium model for the phosphonate scale inhibitor-carbonate system including coupled adsorption/precipitation (Γ/Π)
2- Coupled adsorption/precipitation (Γ/Π) modelling of scale inhibitor transport in porous media using the coupled isotherm, AΓΠ(c)
Contact
Email: mk2039@hw.ac.uk
Mozhdeh Igder
Biography
Mozhdeh is a PhD student in the Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering, Heriot-Watt University. She holds a BSc in Reservoir Engineering from the Petroleum University of Technology, where her interest in IOR/EOR processes, gas injection and reservoir simulation led to her thesis on “simulating retrograde dew point pressure variations in retrograde reservoirs during production scenarios.” She later earned an MSc in Reservoir Engineering from Tehran University, focusing on controlling asphaltene aggregation using metal oxide nanoparticles to enhance heavy oil recovery. Before joining FAST, she worked for several years as a reservoir engineer at the National Iranian South Oil Company, where she contributed to production optimization projects and reservoir modelling using Petrel and CMG software. Her work involved gas injection for enhanced oil recovery, material balance calculations, and developing effective production strategies to maximise reservoir performance.
For more information, visit Mozhdeh’s Profile.
Project Title
Scale Inhibitor Retention and Release on Carbonate Substrates
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Dr. Gregor Sneddon
Prof. Eric Mackay
Mr. Mike Singleton
Start Date
Jan 2023
Publications
1- Control of Asphaltene Aggregation in Reservoir Model Oils along the Production Streamline by Fe3O4 and NiO Nanoparticles
Contact
Email: mi2036@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Mozhdeh is a PhD student in the Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering, Heriot-Watt University. She holds a BSc in Reservoir Engineering from the Petroleum University of Technology, where her interest in IOR/EOR processes, gas injection and reservoir simulation led to her thesis on “simulating retrograde dew point pressure variations in retrograde reservoirs during production scenarios.” She later earned an MSc in Reservoir Engineering from Tehran University, focusing on controlling asphaltene aggregation using metal oxide nanoparticles to enhance heavy oil recovery. Before joining FAST, she worked for several years as a reservoir engineer at the National Iranian South Oil Company, where she contributed to production optimization projects and reservoir modelling using Petrel and CMG software. Her work involved gas injection for enhanced oil recovery, material balance calculations, and developing effective production strategies to maximise reservoir performance.
For more information, visit Mozhdeh’s Profile.
Project Title
Scale Inhibitor Retention and Release on Carbonate Substrates
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Dr. Gregor Sneddon
Prof. Eric Mackay
Mr. Mike Singleton
Start Date
Jan 2023
Publications
1- Control of Asphaltene Aggregation in Reservoir Model Oils along the Production Streamline by Fe3O4 and NiO Nanoparticles
Contact
Email: mi2036@hw.ac.uk
Saeid Ashtari Larki
Biography
Saeid is a dedicated PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, currently researching fluid flow dynamics during carbon capture and storage (CCS) under the funding of Energi Simulation. His academic journey began at the Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), where he earned his B.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering and his M.Sc. in Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, both with first-class honours. Saeid’s research interests span enhanced oil recovery, reservoir simulation, nanoparticle applications, and smart water flooding.
He has extensive work experience, including serving as a reservoir research assistant at Khazar Exploration and Production Company (KEPCO) and a petroleum reservoir engineer at the National Iranian South Oil Company. Saeid is proficient in CMG, ECLIPSE, Petrel, and MATLAB software. He also specialized in well simulation using PIPESIM and oversaw various operations, including perforations, cementation, flowing wells, and well logs.
For more information, visit Saeid’s Profile.
Project Title
CO2 WAG Studies focusing on the Immiscible to Near Miscible Transition
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Jul 2023
Publications
1- Effect of acid number of crude oil on oil recovery of smart water coupled with silica nanoparticles
2- Applying Grid partitioning based Fuzzy inference system as novel algorithm to predict Asphaltene precipitation
3- Implementing PSO-ANFIS framework for prediction of density of bitumen diluted with solvents and hydrocarbon mixtures
4- Further model development for prediction of reservoir oil viscosity
Contact
Email: sa2201@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Saeid is a dedicated PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, currently researching fluid flow dynamics during carbon capture and storage (CCS) under the funding of Energi Simulation. His academic journey began at the Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), where he earned his B.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering and his M.Sc. in Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, both with first-class honours. Saeid’s research interests span enhanced oil recovery, reservoir simulation, nanoparticle applications, and smart water flooding.
He has extensive work experience, including serving as a reservoir research assistant at Khazar Exploration and Production Company (KEPCO) and a petroleum reservoir engineer at the National Iranian South Oil Company. Saeid is proficient in CMG, ECLIPSE, Petrel, and MATLAB software. He also specialized in well simulation using PIPESIM and oversaw various operations, including perforations, cementation, flowing wells, and well logs.
For more information, visit Saeid’s Profile.
Project Title
CO2 WAG Studies focusing on the Immiscible to Near Miscible Transition
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Jul 2023
Publications
1- Effect of acid number of crude oil on oil recovery of smart water coupled with silica nanoparticles
2- Applying Grid partitioning based Fuzzy inference system as novel algorithm to predict Asphaltene precipitation
3- Implementing PSO-ANFIS framework for prediction of density of bitumen diluted with solvents and hydrocarbon mixtures
4- Further model development for prediction of reservoir oil viscosity
Contact
Email: sa2201@hw.ac.uk
Hamed Mir
Biography
Hamed is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University in the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Shahid Chamran University and a master’s degree from Iran University of Science and Technology, both in Mechanical Engineering. His work has focused on optimizing enhanced oil recovery methods such as Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Hamed has extensive experience in numerical simulation, reservoir modelling, and optimization algorithms. His current research explores the upscaling of the Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) process from immiscible to miscible, along with modelling viscous fingering effects.
For more information, visit Hamed’s Profile.
Project Title
Numerical Upscaling of the Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) Process: From Immiscible to Miscible WAG
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2024
Publications
1- Whole-time scenario optimization of steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) with temperature, pressure, and rate control using an efficient hybrid optimization technique
2- Three-dimensional numerical investigation of MHD nanofluid convective heat transfer inside a cubic porous container with corrugated bottom wall
3- Parallel particle swarm optimization for optimal SAGD operating scenario and well placement in a high dimensional search space
4- Leveraging machine learning in porous media
Contact
Email: hm3014@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Google Scholar
Hamed is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University in the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Shahid Chamran University and a master’s degree from Iran University of Science and Technology, both in Mechanical Engineering. His work has focused on optimizing enhanced oil recovery methods such as Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Hamed has extensive experience in numerical simulation, reservoir modelling, and optimization algorithms. His current research explores the upscaling of the Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) process from immiscible to miscible, along with modelling viscous fingering effects.
For more information, visit Hamed’s Profile.
Project Title
Numerical Upscaling of the Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) Process: From Immiscible to Miscible WAG
Funding
Energi Simulation Scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Sep 2024
Publications
1- Whole-time scenario optimization of steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) with temperature, pressure, and rate control using an efficient hybrid optimization technique
2- Three-dimensional numerical investigation of MHD nanofluid convective heat transfer inside a cubic porous container with corrugated bottom wall
3- Parallel particle swarm optimization for optimal SAGD operating scenario and well placement in a high dimensional search space
4- Leveraging machine learning in porous media
Contact
Email: hm3014@hw.ac.uk
Google Scholar
Shabnam Mohammadi
Biography
Shabnam is a PhD Researcher in Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot Watt University. She commenced her postgraduate studies in January 2023. Her current research focuses on developing a methodology to study silica scale and its management in high and low temperature geothermal heat recovery systems. Shabnam earned her BSc in Chemical Engineering from Tabriz University and then her MSc from Tarbiat Modares University. She has a demonstrated history of working for more than 8 years in the oil & energy industry with skills in process engineering, petrochemical and refinery plants.
For more information, visit Shabnam’s Profile.
Project Title
Scale Prediction and Prevention during Geothermal Brine Production
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Dr. Khosro Jarrahian
Start Date
Jan 2023
Contact
Email: sm2219@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Shabnam is a PhD Researcher in Flow Assurance and Scale Team (FAST) at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot Watt University. She commenced her postgraduate studies in January 2023. Her current research focuses on developing a methodology to study silica scale and its management in high and low temperature geothermal heat recovery systems. Shabnam earned her BSc in Chemical Engineering from Tabriz University and then her MSc from Tarbiat Modares University. She has a demonstrated history of working for more than 8 years in the oil & energy industry with skills in process engineering, petrochemical and refinery plants.
For more information, visit Shabnam’s Profile.
Project Title
Scale Prediction and Prevention during Geothermal Brine Production
Funding
FAST JIP
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Dr. Khosro Jarrahian
Start Date
Jan 2023
Contact
Email: sm2219@hw.ac.uk
Abdulmajeed Murad
Biography
Started in Petroleum engineering in the United Arab Emirates and continued in the University of Bergen (UiB) and NORCE Research in Norway. Worked on Low salinity in carbonates, Foam in carbonates, and currently working on Polymers in Sandstone. Experience in Lab work and simulation.
For more information, visit Abdulmajeed’s Profile.
Project Title
Polymer Enhanced Oil Recovery
Funding
Norwegian Research Council
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Dr. Tore Skodvin
Ketil Djurhuus
Start Date
2017-2020 / 2024-Present
Publications
1. Foam Dynamics in Limestone Carbonate Cores
Contact
Email: amu030@uib.no
Started in Petroleum engineering in the United Arab Emirates and continued in the University of Bergen (UiB) and NORCE Research in Norway. Worked on Low salinity in carbonates, Foam in carbonates, and currently working on Polymers in Sandstone. Experience in Lab work and simulation.
For more information, visit Abdulmajeed’s Profile.
Project Title
Polymer Enhanced Oil Recovery
Funding
Norwegian Research Council
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Dr. Tore Skodvin
Ketil Djurhuus
Start Date
2017-2020 / 2024-Present
Publications
1. Foam Dynamics in Limestone Carbonate Cores
Contact
Email: amu030@uib.no
Farah F. Ali
Biography
Farah is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. Holding a BSc & MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Kuwait University, An Employee in Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) from 2017 till present. Her current research focuses on the potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in a candidate aquifer reservoir in Kuwait, with a particular emphasis on assessing the feasibility of reproducing the injected CO₂ for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in another field. The research will include a sensitivity analyses by varying key reservoir parameters (e.g., porosity, permeability, and injection rate) to determine their impact on storage efficiency and CO₂ recovery. Multiple scenarios will be run to evaluate both permanent and temporary storage options, allowing for a comparison of the long-term sustainability of CCS versus its utilization for EOR purposes through modelling software.
For more information, visit Farah’s Profile.
Project Title
Carbon Capture Storage in Aquifer reservoir in Kuwait and the feasibility of reproducing the injected CO₂
Funding
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Arne Skauge
Start Date
Sep 2024
Contact
Email: ffea3000@hw.ac.uk
Farah is a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. Holding a BSc & MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Kuwait University, An Employee in Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) from 2017 till present. Her current research focuses on the potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in a candidate aquifer reservoir in Kuwait, with a particular emphasis on assessing the feasibility of reproducing the injected CO₂ for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in another field. The research will include a sensitivity analyses by varying key reservoir parameters (e.g., porosity, permeability, and injection rate) to determine their impact on storage efficiency and CO₂ recovery. Multiple scenarios will be run to evaluate both permanent and temporary storage options, allowing for a comparison of the long-term sustainability of CCS versus its utilization for EOR purposes through modelling software.
For more information, visit Farah’s Profile.
Project Title
Carbon Capture Storage in Aquifer reservoir in Kuwait and the feasibility of reproducing the injected CO₂
Funding
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) scholarship
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Arne Skauge
Start Date
Sep 2024
Contact
Email: ffea3000@hw.ac.uk
Patricia Braga Gusmão
Biography
Patricia B. Gusmão is a PhD student at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. Her research analyses the impact of geochemical reactions on the scale risk, investigating the effect of changes in flow rates, pressure, temperature, and CO2 concentration during water and gas flooding. Beyond that, her research interest includes the impact of residual oil saturation and CO2 partitioning on geochemical reactions and the application of reactive transport modelling for CO2 storage. Patricia has 12 years of experience as a reservoir engineer in Brazil, working with reservoir management, water management, and geochemical modelling in sandstone and carbonate reservoirs in the Campos basin and the Brazilian pre-salt fields. She holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Chemistry from Rio de Janeiro State University.
For more information, visit Patricia’s Profile.
Project Title
A sensitivity analysis of the scaling potential in carbonate reservoirs under CO2-WAG Injection
Funding
Petrobras
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- Impact of Pressure Variation on Brine Composition and Calcite Saturation Index in Production Wells during CO2-WAG EOR in Carbonate Reservoirs. Tekna Oil Field Chemistry Symposium 2023 · Mar 14, 2023
2- The Impact of Variations in Water and Gas Flow Rates on Scaling Potential of Carbonate Reservoirs Under CO2 -WAG Injection. SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry
3- An Improved Reservoir Understanding of the Impact of Initial Oil Composition and Residual Oil Saturation on Brine Composition and Calcite Scaling During CO2 – WAG EOR in Carbonate Reservoirs
4- Understanding the Impact of Water Injection Rate on Brine Composition and Calcite Scaling in Reactive Carbonate Reservoirs as a Function of Oil Composition and Saturation
Contact
Email: pbg2000@hw.ac.uk
LinkedIn
Patricia B. Gusmão is a PhD student at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. Her research analyses the impact of geochemical reactions on the scale risk, investigating the effect of changes in flow rates, pressure, temperature, and CO2 concentration during water and gas flooding. Beyond that, her research interest includes the impact of residual oil saturation and CO2 partitioning on geochemical reactions and the application of reactive transport modelling for CO2 storage. Patricia has 12 years of experience as a reservoir engineer in Brazil, working with reservoir management, water management, and geochemical modelling in sandstone and carbonate reservoirs in the Campos basin and the Brazilian pre-salt fields. She holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Chemistry from Rio de Janeiro State University.
For more information, visit Patricia’s Profile.
Project Title
A sensitivity analysis of the scaling potential in carbonate reservoirs under CO2-WAG Injection
Funding
Petrobras
Supervisors
Prof. Eric Mackay
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Start Date
Sep 2021
Publications
1- Impact of Pressure Variation on Brine Composition and Calcite Saturation Index in Production Wells during CO2-WAG EOR in Carbonate Reservoirs. Tekna Oil Field Chemistry Symposium 2023 · Mar 14, 2023
2- The Impact of Variations in Water and Gas Flow Rates on Scaling Potential of Carbonate Reservoirs Under CO2 -WAG Injection. SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry
3- An Improved Reservoir Understanding of the Impact of Initial Oil Composition and Residual Oil Saturation on Brine Composition and Calcite Scaling During CO2 – WAG EOR in Carbonate Reservoirs
4- Understanding the Impact of Water Injection Rate on Brine Composition and Calcite Scaling in Reactive Carbonate Reservoirs as a Function of Oil Composition and Saturation
Contact
Email: pbg2000@hw.ac.uk
Behrad Shadan
Biography
Behrad is a passionate PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in hybrid enhanced oil recovery (EOR) modelling. His research focuses on innovative techniques like water-assisted gas (WAG) processes and polymer flooding. He began his academic journey in 2017 at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, gaining experience as an urban gas network simulator at the same time. In 2024, he earned his master’s degree from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, where he further developed his skills as an WM supervisor. Behrad is also an entrepreneur, having founded KIAS, a company dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.
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Project Title
Modelling of Hybrid EOR, and Energy Efficient Oil Production with Exergy Analysis
Funding
Energi Simulation
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Oct 2024
Publications
1- Assessment of heavy oil recovery mechanisms using in-situ synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles
2- Drilling Wastewater Management Using Evaporation in Waste-pit: A Case Study of Mansourabad Oil Field
Contact
Email: bs4003@hw.ac.uk
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Behrad is a passionate PhD student at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in hybrid enhanced oil recovery (EOR) modelling. His research focuses on innovative techniques like water-assisted gas (WAG) processes and polymer flooding. He began his academic journey in 2017 at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, gaining experience as an urban gas network simulator at the same time. In 2024, he earned his master’s degree from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, where he further developed his skills as an WM supervisor. Behrad is also an entrepreneur, having founded KIAS, a company dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.
For more information, visit Behrad’s Profile.
Project Title
Modelling of Hybrid EOR, and Energy Efficient Oil Production with Exergy Analysis
Funding
Energi Simulation
Supervisors
Prof. Arne Skauge
Prof. Ken Sorbie
Prof. Eric Mackay
Start Date
Oct 2024
Publications
1- Assessment of heavy oil recovery mechanisms using in-situ synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles
2- Drilling Wastewater Management Using Evaporation in Waste-pit: A Case Study of Mansourabad Oil Field
Contact
Email: bs4003@hw.ac.uk
Google Scholar