Meet the People behind DPE
Top scientists and extraordinary graduates constitute the team, execute leading edge projects as well as give excellent lectures as part of the study program Petroleum Engineering to educate highly performing graduates.
Lectures are closely aligned between the chairs of the department and masterclasses are the new approach of the department to cope with the growing challenges of modern oil industry.
All Chairs
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Reservoir Engineering
Faculty
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr.rer.nat.
Holger Ott
Head of Department and Chair, University Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr.rer.nat.
Holger Ott
Head of Department and Chair, University Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3000
Education
- Habilitation (Dr. habil.), Geological Institute, RWTH Aachen University, Germany – Venia Legendi in Applied Geosciences 2015
- PhD in Physics (Dr. rer. nat.), Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 2004
- Diploma in Physics (Dipl.-Phys.), Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 1999
- Apprenticeship diploma as Instrument Mechanic, Kautt&Bux KG, Stuttgart, Germany 1988
Experience
- Head of Department Petroleum Engineering since 2019
- Head of Chair of Reservoir Engineering since 2016
- Privatdozent (Associate Professor) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany since 2015
- Reader (honorary) at the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom 2011-2016
- Senior Scientist at Shell Exploration & Production and Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Rijswijk/Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2006-2015
- Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researcher at Berlin University, Germany, University of Tokyo, Japan and University of Cologne, Germany with focus on solid state physics 1999-2006
Research Interests
- Fluid dynamics and reactive transport in porous media in particular on the pore scale and upscaling.
- Imaging of fluid and solute transport in porous media.
- Development of low-cost enhanced and improved oil recovery methods (IOR/EOR) tailored to regions and operations.
- Subsurface energy and waste storage such as large-scale hydrogen storage from excess renewable energy, and subsurface carbon storage for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Former research activities: low dimensional magnetism and coupling of magnetic and electronic structures in correlated and uncorrelated electron systems.
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Gerhard Thonhauser
Head of Chair, University Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Gerhard Thonhauser
Head of Chair, University Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3050
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1998
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Joint Degree Montanuniversität Leoben and Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, US 1996
Experience
- Head of Department Petroleum Engineering 2015-2019
- Head of Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering since 2013
- Head of “Environmental Friendly Drilling Systems” initiative in Europe since 2009
- Consultant with ENI Technology, Milano, Italy, working in drilling fluids design and solids control 2001-2002
- Founder and Chairman of TDE Group, servicing the international industry with drilling performance analysis and benchmarking, as well as software, electronics and equipment development, and manufacturing since 2000
- Member of the Mittelplate-Dieksand Team, RWE Dea, Hamburg, Germany, drilling of record extended reach wells, development of cuttings transport solution in cooperation with Petrobras/CENPES 1997-1998
- Consultant with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organization), Australia, for the Genesis 2000 Project, from January 1999 managing of Genesis 2000 Europe 1996-2001
Research Interests
Prof. Gerhard Thonhauser has 20 years of experience providing the petroleum industry with the evaluation, analysis, and management of drilling and well-related data. His areas of research and development include “Drilling Process Monitoring and Analysis” combining modeling, advanced monitoring and sensing, and drilling analysis to optimize and automate the drilling process and to improve learning and knowledge management in drilling organizations. He has authored and co-authored around 100 publications in the area of drilling and completion engineering and data science. Head of “Environmental Friendly Drilling Systems” initiative in Europe since 2009, focusing on drilling and completion technologies with “Zero Harmful Environmental Impact”.
Univ.-Prof. PhD
Keita Yoshioka
Head of Chair, University Professor
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Univ.-Prof. PhD
Keita Yoshioka
Head of Chair, University Professor
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3030
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University 2007
- BS Resources and Environmental Engineering, Waseda University 2003
Experience
- Head of Chair of Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2022
- Work Group Leader, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany 2017-2022
- Geothermal Reservoir Engineer, Chevron Geothermal, Jakarta, Indonesia 2008
- Staff Research Scientist, Chevron, Houston, USA 2007-2017
Research Interests
- Fracture propagation in porous media – webinars at ARMA HFC and GeoScience & GeoEnergy
- THM/C coupled process
- Well stimulation
- Computational geomechanics
- Supercritical geothermal system
- Profiles on ResearchGate and Google Scholar
Univ.-Prof. MBA PhD
Kris Ravi
University Professor for Well Integrity
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Univ.-Prof. MBA PhD
Kris Ravi
University Professor for Well Integrity
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3008
Education
- MBA, Oklahoma State University/Rotterdam School of Management 1996-1999
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University 1985-1989
Experience
- President, Kris-Ravi Consultancy LLC, Kingwood, TX, USA since 2016
- Technology Fellow, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2011-2016
- Chief Scientific Advisor, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2008-2011
- Technical Advisor, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2001-2008
- Team Leader, Halliburton Europe, The Netherlands 1995-2001
- Principal Scientist, Halliburton, Duncan, OK, USA 1989-1995
Research Interests
Designing and deploying Barrier elements to secure well integrity. Cement design and deployment for challenging wells such as CO2, Deepwater, HPHT, extended reach, geothermal and steam injection. Innovation and product development. Designing for P&A. Solving challenges during drilling and cementing such as lost circulation, gas migration. Designing and deploying monitoring system to verify Barrier elements. Data analysis, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement. Teaching, training, mentoring. Leading teams. Improving organization efficiency. Raising funds for innovation. Growing business and improving return on investment. Developing strategy for growth.
Univ.-Prof. Inz.-Mech. Ktn
Mikhail Gelfgat
University Professor for Alternative Drilling Systems
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Univ.-Prof. Inz.-Mech. Ktn
Mikhail Gelfgat
University Professor for Alternative Drilling Systems
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3054
Education
- PhD Oil & Gas Wells Drilling, VNIIBT (All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Drilling Technique) 1980
- MSc Mechanical Engineering, Diploma with Honors from Moscow High Technical School named for Nikolay Bauman (Bauman Moscow State Technical University) 1971
Experience
- Professor, Oil & Gas Wells Drilling Department, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) since 2013
- Weatherford Russia, Global Product Line Manager “Aluminum Tubulars”; Director R&D and engineering 2007-2015
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, Consultant 1996-1999
- Aquatic Company, Chairman of The Board (until 1997), CEO 1991-2010
- Drilling Technology Research Institute VNIIBT - now NPO "Burovaya Technika”, Technician, Design engineer, Research fellow, Head of laboratory 1965-1997
Research Interests
- Well construction technologies
- well life cycle features: onshore and offshore
- drilling and completion problems;
- managed pressure drilling
- drilling with casing and liner
- tubular goods for Oil & Gas Industry
- risers
- down hole tools and systems
- coring techniques
- drilling process optimization and automation
- electrodrilling and other alternative systems
Univ.-Prof. MSc PhD
Riyaz Kharrat
University Professor for Carbonate Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Univ.-Prof. MSc PhD
Riyaz Kharrat
University Professor for Carbonate Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3003
Education
- PhD Chemical Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1989
- MSc Chemical Engineering, Thermal Oil Recovery, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1984
- BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1981
Experience
- Kish Petroleum Engineering Tehran Iran – Project Manager of several offshore and onshore Iranian oil and gas fields 2012-2017
- Petroiran Development Company Tehran Iran – Consultant 2006-2011
- Petran Research Company Tehran Iran, Senior Reservoir Engineer 2000-2006
- Professor Petroleum University of Technology, Petroleum Department 1990-2017
- Instructor, Department of Mathematics, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1987-1990
- Research Assistant, Tertiary Oil Recovery Project, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1984-1987
Research Interests
Improved Oil Recovery (IOR), Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Reservoir Modelling & Simulation, and Wax & Asphaltene studies.
Numerous production mechanisms and harsh reservoir conditions make the available EOR and most chemicals used for conventional reservoirs not to be suitable for naturally carbonated fractured reservoirs. Hence better reservoir characterization and proper selection and design of the injection fluids requires more attention. In my research, I was able to visualize and identify these mechanisms through designed experimental and modeling techniques. Processes such as GAGD, VAPEX, SAGD, TAGD, etc. were investigated thoroughly with the main focusing on understanding and quantifying EOR mechanisms for NCFR.
Scientific Staff
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Leonhard Ganzer
Visiting Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Leonhard Ganzer
Visiting Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Thu 10:00-12:00
Prof. PhD
Abdolnabi Hashemi
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Prof. PhD
Abdolnabi Hashemi
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3080
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Imperial College London, UK 2002-2006
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Imperial College London, UK 2000-2001
- BSc Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Resources Production), Petroleum University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran 1987-1992
Experience
- Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology since 2014
- Chancellor, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran 2014-2017
- Dean of Tehran Faculty of Petroleum, Petroleum University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2012-2014
- Head of Department of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran 2010-2012
- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) at different engineering and managemental positions 1992-2000
Research Interests
- Well Test Analysis
- Compositional Simulation and Reservoir Modelling
- IOR
- Drilling Optimization
- Oil Field Digitalization
Univ.-Prof. Tech. Eng. M.Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Eng.
Andreas Nascimento
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Univ.-Prof. Tech. Eng. M.Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Eng.
Andreas Nascimento
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Education
- Postdoctoral Scientist in Applied Systems Analysis for Drilling Automation/Optimization, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria 2018-2019
- Doctoral exchange development, Montanuniversität Leoben, Department Petroleum Engineering (DPE), Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering (CDC), Austria 2015
- Dr.-Eng. in Mechanical Engineering - Petroleum and Petrochemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil 2012-2016
- Dipl.-Ing. in Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2010-2012
- M.Sc. in Energy Engineering - Exploration of the Rational Use of Natural Resources and Energy, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Brazil 2008-2010
- Eng. in Computer Engineering, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Brazil 2003-2008
- Tech. in Industrial Computer Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil 2000-2002
Experience
- Permanent (Tenured) Professor, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Energy Group, Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IEM), Brazil since 2022
- Fellow for Technological Development and Innovative Extension, Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (DT-2/CNPq), Brazil since 2020
- Visiting Professor, Montanuniversität Leoben, Department Petroleum Engineering (DPE), Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering (CDC), Austria since 2019
- Permanent (Tenured) Professor, Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES), Department of Engineering and Technology (DET), Brazil 2016-2022
- While at the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES): Head of Department, Research Group Coordinator - “Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineering, Energy and Environment” 2016-2022
- Advisor for International Relations - Campus São Mateus, and Scientific Advisor for Research and Innovation - FAPES, Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES) 2016-2022
- General Field Engineer, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Drilling & Measurements Segment (activities: onshore/offshore, ultra-deepwater, pre-salt, LWD/MWD, drilling optimization), Angola 2011-2014
Research Interests
Prof. Andreas Nascimento’s areas of interest in research include Applied Computer Engineering, Oil Field Digitization, Drilling Automation and Optimization, as well as new frontiers in accessing Natural Resources. Within this context, technical-scientific research project developments focused on pre-salt/ultra-deepwater and geoenergy exploration/exploitation challenges are of particular interest, including hydrogen and geothermal resources. General project management, new technologies, human resources development, industry-academic interaction and international relations are other areas of interest.
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Michael Prohaska-Marchried
Assistant Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Michael Prohaska-Marchried
Assistant Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3033
Dipl.-Ing.
Patrick Jasek
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Patrick Jasek
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3014
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversity Leoben since 2020
- MSc. Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversity Leoben 2019-2020
- BSc. Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversity Leoben 2014-2019
- Higher Federal Institute for Experimental Chemistry, HBLVA Rosensteingasse, Vienna 2008-2013
Experience
- Research Associate, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2020
- Production Engineer, Erdwerk GmbH, Munich, Germany 2020
- Research Associate, Virtual Flow Metering, Leoben, Austria 2019-2020
- SEG Evolve Graduate, San Antonio, Texas, USA 2018-2019
- Orlen Upstream, Flow Assurance, Warsaw, Poland 2017
Research Interests
- Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
- Geothermal Energy Recovery and Utilization
- Hydrogen Storage and Mobility
- Hydro- and Geochemistry
- Power to Gas Technologies
- Subsurface Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Ahmad Kharrat
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Ahmad Kharrat
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3006
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2019
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2016-2018
- BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran 2009-2014
Experience
- Research Associate, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2017
- Petroleum Research Center, Tehran, Iran 2014
- Research Institute of Petroleum Industry, Tehran, Iran 2013
Research Interests
- Enhanced oil recovery
- Investigation of displacement processes at the pore scale
- Fluid transport in porous media
- Emulsion formation
- Digital image analyses
- Statistical data analyses
- Particle tracing
PhD
Siroos AzizMohammadi
Senior Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
PhD
Siroos AzizMohammadi
Senior Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3022
Education
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2009-2012
- PhD Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 2005
- MS Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 1996
- BS Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 1993
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2015
- Senior Researcher, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2012-2015
- Senior Advisor, Petropars Oil and Gas Institute (POGI), Tehran, Iran 2008-2009
- Lecturer, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 2006-2007
- Senior Reservoir Engineer, Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Tehran, Iran 2005-2009
- Reservoir Engineer, Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Tehran, Iran 2000-2005
Research Interests
My research interests are mainly focused on different aspects of “upscaling”, which is my most favorite topic. Following are research topics and projects that I have been working over the past few years:
- Two-phase flow upscaling
- Efficient upscaling method for naturally fractured reservoirs (NFRs)
- Smart upscaling technique for structured/unstructured grids
- Modeling and analysis of multiscale phenomena in porous media
- Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS)
- Reactive transport modeling
Dr.mont. inz.
Elena Chevelcha
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dr.mont. inz.
Elena Chevelcha
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3028
Education
- PhD Production Engineering, Mining University of Leoben, Austria 2010-2014
- Dipl.Eng., Pipeline design, gas and oil storage and transportation, Ufa State Petroleum Technical University, Russia 2004-2009
Experience
- Production Reporting Expert, MOL Upstream, Budapest, Hungary 2017-2018
- Senior Production Engineer, MOL Upstream, Budapest, Hungary 2017-2022
- Management Consultant, GCI Management, Vienna, Austria 2016-2017
- Data Analyst, OPEC Secretariat, Vienna, Austria 2015
- Intern Production Engineer, Production System Optimization Department, OMV Upstream Vienna, Austria 2014-2015
- Intern Production Field Engineer, Production Department, RAG Upstream Kremsmuenster, Austria 2010-2011
- University Assistant, Chair of Petroleum Production, Mining University of Leoben, Austria 2010-2014
- Project Engineer in EGC-Project, Naberezhnye Chelny and Moscow Service Company, Ufa, Russia 2009
- Intern Coiled Tubing Field Engineer, Schlumberger Russia, Muravlenko, Russia 2008
Research Interests
- Geothermal energy
- Geoenergy systems
- Production engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Asad Elmgerbi
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Asad Elmgerbi
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3009
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2014-2023
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2010-2012
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Tripoli University, Libya 1996-2000
Experience
- Work as lecturer at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2014
- Field drilling engineer with Wintershall Libya 2008-2009
- Drilling engineer with Wintershall world wide 2006-2007
- Production Supervisor with Wintershall Libya 2002-2005
Research Interests
Developing a new concept for detecting losses and kick events while drilling
PhD
Hadi Fathipour Azar
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
PhD
Hadi Fathipour Azar
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3020
MSc
Alexander Fine
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
MSc
Alexander Fine
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3005
Education
- MSc Materials Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 1994-1998
- Dipl.-Eng. Materials Engineering, Samara State Technical University, Russia 1977-1982
Experience
- Research Associate, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2017
- Owner, Fine Solutions, Austria since 2016
- Senior Project Engineer, Weatherford company, Russia 2011-2012
- Materials Engineer, TDE Group GmbH, Leoben, Austria 2011-2015
- Project Engineer, Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Project at Malmö University, Sweden 2008
- Research Materials Engineer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 2007-2009
- Project Manager, STI Laser Industries, Israel 2004-2007
- Quality Assurance/Metallurgy Manager, Advanced Coding Systems Ltd., Israel 2002-2004
- Aerospace industry, Carmel Forge LTD. (Subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney), Process Metallurgist, Israel 1998-2002
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 1994-1998
Research Interests
- Materials expertise and testing
- Aluminum Alloy Tubulars application in extended-reach wells
- Advanced materials application in drill bit design
- Solid Expandable Liner Systems in cased-hole and open-hole applications
- Fiber optic technology in well integrity monitoring
- Work performance analysis of materials under well-operating conditions
- Types of damages identification depending on operating conditions
- Design concepts review
- Manufacturing supervision
Fogh-lis.
Sahar Keshavarz
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Fogh-lis.
Sahar Keshavarz
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3053
Education
- MSc Petroleum Production Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran 2014-2016
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran 2010-2014
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2020
- Guest Researcher, Department of Chemical and Biochemical engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark 2020
- Drilling Engineer, Sealand Engineering and Well Services, Tehran, Iran 2017-2019
- Drilling Engineer Trainee, Sealand Engineering and Well Services, Tehran, Iran 2016-2017
- Trainee at Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Tehran, Iran 2013
Research Interests
- Drilling Optimization
- Oil Field Digitalization
- Data Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Directional Drilling
- Drilling Automation
M. Tech. PhD
Shwetank Krishna
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
M. Tech. PhD
Shwetank Krishna
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +433842402-3008
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2018-2021
- MTech Petroleum Exploration and Production, Andhra University, India 2013-2015
- BTech Geoscience Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, India 2009-2013
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2021
- Graduate Research Assistant, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2020-2021
- Graduate Assistant, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2018-2020
- Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, India 2015-2018
- Research Summer Intern, National Institute of Hydrology, India 0-2012
- Dissertation Trainee, Institute of Oil and Gas Production Technology, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India 0-2015
Research Interests
- Mathematical Modelling
- Predictive Modelling
- Fluid Flow Analysis
- Drilling Fluid Rheological Studies
Dipl.-Ing.
Sharen León
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Sharen León
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- PhD candidate, Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2022-2025
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2016-2019
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, UNAM, Mexico City 2004-2009
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2019
- Social Media & Web Content Manager, Department Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2016
- Administrative Manager, DMX Technologies, Mexico City 2013-2016
- Drilling Engineer, Well Design Department, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Tabasco, Mexico 2010-2013
- Junior Drilling Engineer, Well Design Department, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Tabasco, Mexico 2009-2010
Research Interests
- Well Plug & Abandonment
- Wellbore Instability
- Metal Additive Manufacturing in O&G Industry
- Digital Design and Manufacturing
Ing. Dr.mont.
Petr Víta
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Ing. Dr.mont.
Petr Víta
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- PhD Thermodynamics and Numerical Simulation, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2016
- MSc Computer Science, Technical University of Ostrava 1996-2001
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2016
- Research Associate, Montanuniversität Leoben 2005-2015
- Research Associate, Christian-Doppler-Laboratory for Applied Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics 2003-2005
- Senior Operator, Centre of Simulation and Training Technologies, Armed Forces of Czech Republic 2002-2003
- Research Associate, Christian-Doppler-Laboratory for Applied Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics 2001-2002
Research Interests
Major: Computational Continuum Mechanics (CFD, CSM and FSI), Multi-Physics, OpenFOAM.
Minor: Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Methods and Programming, C++, and Python.
Dipl.-Ing.
Anitha Andiappan
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Anitha Andiappan
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Msc Petroleum Engineering (distinction), Montanuniversität Leoben 2011-2013
- BEng (Hons Chemical) National University of Singapore & ETH Zürich 2007-2010
Experience
- Expert Underground Hydrogen Storage since 2020
- Reservoir Engineer Subsurface Storage & Development since 2017
- Reservoir Engineer Reservoir Management, Exploration & Production, RAG Austria 2014-2016
- Tutor Chair of Petroleum & Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2012
- Process Engineer, WorleyParsons Singapore 2010
- Research Assistant Institute Of Chemical & Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Switzerland 2009
Research Interests
- Hydrogen Storage in Underground Porous Reservoirs USS2030
- Underground Gas Storages in Porous Reservoirs
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Heimo Anton
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Heimo Anton
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-3090
Mast.inz.rud.
Miroslav Antonic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mast.inz.rud.
Miroslav Antonic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- Ph.D. candidate, Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2019
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Serbia 2014-2015
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Serbia 2010-2014
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2022
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Austria 2019-2021
- Lead Engineer for Oil Production Planning and Scheduling, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2018-2019
- Analytics Engineer, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2017-2018
- Junior Engineer, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2016-2017
- Petroleum Engineering Summer Intern - Artificial lift, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Oman 2015
- Drilling Engineering Summer Intern, NIS Gazprom Neft – Drilling Services, Serbia 2013
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Research Interests
- Well Completion and Workover Optimization
- Smart Well Diagnostic and Optimization
- New Approaches in Well Monitoring
- Real-Time Data Analysis
- Data Mining Tools
Dipl.-Ing.
Pit Arnold
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Pit Arnold
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2018
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2017-2018
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 0-2017
Experience
- Master Thesis, OMV and Montanuniversität Leoben 2018
- Research Associate and teaching assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2017
Research Interests
- Investigation of rock-fluid and fluid-fluid properties under varying conditions
- Microemulsion formation in the reservoir during EOR processes
- Analysis of Microemulsions
- Investigation of displacement processes using CT scanning
MSc
Florian Dutzler
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
MSc
Florian Dutzler
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Education
- MA, Digital Business Innovation & Transformation, IMC Krems, Austria 2022-2024
- Exchange semester at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil 2009
- MSc, International Business Administration, University Vienna, Austria 2009-2013
- BA, International Management, FH Joanneum Graz, Austria 2006-2009
Experience
- Head of Operative Controlling, OMV Group, Austria since 2023
- Controlling Manager, OMV Austria, Austria 2022-2023
- Senior Project Manager SAP S/4 HANA, OMV Upstream, Austria 2019-2022
- Senior Project Manager Finance/Economics, OMV Upstream, Austria 2018-2019
- Project Manager Business Development / M&A, GATX Rail, Austria 2017-2018
- Economics, Planning & Performance Manager, OMV Upstream, Austria 2016-2017
- Business Analyst CEE & Black Sear, OMV Upstream, Austria 2014-2015
- Financial Controller, OMV Upstream, Austria 2012-2013
- Various Internships at WKO Lisbon, OMV Group, Raiffeisen Invest AG, Embassy Peru, Hiab Chile, Miba Group 2007-2012
Research Interests
- Economics
- Finance
- Controlling
- Project Management
- Innovation & Digitalization
PhD
Thomas Finkbeiner
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
PhD
Thomas Finkbeiner
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-3090
Education
- PhD Geophysics, Stanford University 1998
- MSc Geophysics, Stanford University 1994
Experience
- Research Professor, Ali Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology since 2016
- Senior Geomechanics Expert, OMV E&P 2013-2015
- Global Geomechanics Advisor, Baker Hughes Reservoir Development Services 2009-2013
- Director Europe-Africa-Middle East, GeoMechanics International, Inc. 1998-2008
Research Interests
- Mechanical response of reservoirs to pore pressure changes in fields/reservoirs (i.e., injection, stimulation, or depletion) and how this impacts fluid flow (e.g., production).
- Monitoring, laboratory testing, as well as numerical modeling to improve understanding and enhanced predictive capabilities for above phenomena for a variety of reservoir types such as fractured reservoirs (in particular carbonates), unconventional reservoirs, and so-called brown fields (that are produced using improved and enhanced recovery methods).
- Wellbore stability (i.e., mechanical integrity of boreholes both during drilling and production/injection) and real-time data acquisition including risk mitigation.
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Wilfried Gruber
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Wilfried Gruber
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-2690
Education
- PhD Geology, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2003
- MSc Applied Geosciences, Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 1998
Experience
- Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2013
- Principal Geoscientist, HOT Engineering GmbH, Austria since 2005
- Geophysicist, Joanneum Research, Austria 1999-2005
- Research Associate, Department of Geology, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1997-1999
Research Interests
All aspects of reservoir characterization and modeling
Mag.rer.nat.
Rudolf Nikolaus Knezevic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mag.rer.nat.
Rudolf Nikolaus Knezevic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- Power to Manage, IMD Lausanne 2008
- Civil engineer for geology (ZT) 2003
- MSc Geosciences, Sedimentology & Hydrology, University of Vienna 1993
Experience
- Senior Expert, Low Carbon Business OMV since 2021
- Department Manager ops Geology, OMV 2012-2021
- Visiting Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben Austria since 2007
- Team Leader operations Geology, OMV Austria 2007-2012
- Wellsite Geologist, OMV Austria 2005-2007
- Commissioning engineer, Petron Industries Inc. USA 1996-2005
- Manager of technical department, Petrolog LTD, Nigeria 1994-1995
- Mudlogging engineer, Drill Lab Ltd, Austria 1991-1993
Research Interests
- Low enthalpy hydrogeothermal systems
- Geothermal power generation using CO2 as a heat media
- Process controlled well planning
- Leading integrated project teams
- Execution of complex drilling projects
- Data acquisition & interpretation (partly in RT)
Dipl.-Ing.
Abdelfattah Lamik
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Abdelfattah Lamik
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +43 699 10176880
Education
- PhD candidate, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2015
- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineer, Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2014-2004
- Physics and Chemistry, University Abouchouaib Adoukalli, El Jadida, Morocco 2000-2003
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2015
- Scientific Assistant, Material Center Leoben Forschung GmbH - MCL 2009-2014
- Design Engineer, Sandvik Mining and Construction 2008-2009
- Data Analyst, TDE Thonhauser Data Engineering GmbH 2005-2007
Research Interests
A major concern in well integrity is the Cement/Casing Interface, which should not fail within a pre-determined lifetime. The objective of the research is the investigation of durability and crack growth propagation in this interface under several conditions.
Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Clemens Langbauer
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Clemens Langbauer
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402 -8290
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2015
- MSc Geotechnical Engineering and Tunneling, Montanuniversität Leoben 2012
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2011
Experience
- External Lecturer Montanuniversität Leoben, Petroleum and GeoEnergy Engineering since 2021
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, Local Mining Authority Leoben since 2021
- Senior Scientist, Montanuniversität Leoben 2011-2021
Research Interests
- Research in the optimization and development of Artificial Lift Systems
- Pump Test Facility (performance testing of state-of-the-art artificial lift technology)
- Recovery of renewable energy (geothermal energy, hydrogen technology)
- Production optimization and flow assurance for oil, gas and geothermal wells
Dipl.-Ing.
Mikhail Pavlov
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Mikhail Pavlov
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Doctoral programme at Montanuniversität Leoben since 2014
- Pipeline Engineering, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University 2009-2014
Experience
- Scientific employee at Montanuniversität Leoben, Chair of Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery since 2014
- Project engineer at “UralSoft Project” 2014
- Practice at “Eder Brunnenbau GmbH”, Munich, drilling 2013
- Internship at the oil-loading port Primorsk, Transneft, Locksmith on repairing technological plants 2012
- Internship at the distributing tank farm, LukOil Kogalum, Operator of the pumping plants 2011
- Internship at the oil factory, Moscow, Locksmith on repairing technological plants 2010
Research Interests
Application of Ultrasound waves for enhanced oil recovery, Ultasound application in pipelines for measurements and cleaning.
PhD
Marc Pesendorfer
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
PhD
Marc Pesendorfer
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Julian Pflügl
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Julian Pflügl
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- MSc Drilling Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2019
- None-Degree Petroleum Engineering & Economics, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia 2018
- Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2017
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Department Petroleum Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2023
- Accenture GmbH, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Vienna Austria since 2022
- T.A. Cook & Partner Consultants GmbH, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Berlin, Germany since 2020
Research Interests
- Reliability Management
- Maintenance & Work Order Management
- STO (Shutdown / Turnaround / Outage) Management
- Digitalization
- Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Parma, Metals & Mining
Dipl.-Ing.
Reinhard Pongratz
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Reinhard Pongratz
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1975
Experience
- Head of Production Technology OMV E&P, Austria, Europe since 2012
- Senior Sales Manager Halliburton Energy Services Austria, Europe 2009-2012
- Senior Principal Consultant Halliburton Energy Services Austria, Europe 2008-2009
- Regional Technology Manager – Europe/Eurasia Halliburton Rijswijk, Netherlands 2006-2008
- PE Engineering and Technology Manager Halliburton Energy Services Moscow, Russia 2002-2006
- Regional Technical Advisor Halliburton Energy Services Jakarta, Indonesia 2001-2002
- Regional Technical Advisor Halliburton Energy Services, Dubai, UAE 2000-2001
- Technology Leader / Technical Project Manager Muscat, Oman 1997-1999
- Technical Advisor, Marine Stimulation Coordinator, Doha, Qatar 1995-1996
- Operations Engineer, Halliburton Services, Bugulma, Russia 1993
- Senior Field Engineer, Halliburton Energy Services, Doha, Qatar 1993-1995
- Operations Engineer, Halliburton Services Offshore, North Sea 1991-1992
- Field Engineer, Halliburton Services Offshore, North Sea 1990-1991
- Engineer in Training, Halliburton Services, Germany, Yugoslavia, The Netherlands, North Sea, and USA. 1989-1990
- Director, Institute of Drilling and Production Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1988
- Assistant Professor, Institute of Drilling and Production Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1984-1988
Research Interests
- Artificial lift
- Completions
- Stimulation
- Sand control
- Water control
- Flow assurance
MSc
Naim Saddiq
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
MSc
Naim Saddiq
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +44(0) 7733994426
Education
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, The University of Oklahoma-Norman (USA) 1997-2000
- BSc Mining Engineering, UET Lahore 1991-1996
Experience
- Managing Director, Oxford Well Engineering, London (UK) since 2018
- Senior Drilling Consultant (in-house Major Operators), Halliburton (UK) 2013-2018
- Senior Drilling Applications Engineer, Baker Hughes (UK) 2007-2013
- MWD/LWD Field Services Lead Engineer, Gulf of Mexico (USA) 2001-2007
- Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Oklahoma-Norman (USA) 1997-2000
Research Interests
Naim Saddiq, a UK Chartered Engineer, is an independent drilling professional with over 20 years of USA/UK experience. He carries a wealth of experience, working with service companies and in-house drilling engineering roles with various operators. He has worked hands-on with a variety of drilling engineering projects and performed seamlessly in multi-disciplinary drilling teams. Saddiq carries a relentless passion for step-change in well costs through better designs and smoother executions.
Naim Saddiq’s areas of expertise are summarized as follows:
- Directional well planning and optimizations
- Well engineering designs and drilling simulations
- Drilling project management
- Real-time drilling optimizations
- Integrated well data analysis.
B.Eng.
Joy Singh
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
B.Eng.
Joy Singh
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Certificate Change Manager, Prosci, USA 2016
- Certificate Reliability Centred Maintenance Facilitator, Aladon, Canada 2014
- B.Eng Mechateronics Engineering, McMaster University, Canada 2009
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2023
- Accenture GmbH, Industry X, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Berlin, Germany since 2022
- T.A. Cook Consultants Inc., Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, North America 2017-2022
- Deloitte, Strategy & Operations Consulting, Toronto, Canada 2014-2016
- Suncor, Project Engineer-In-Training, Fort McMurray Canada 2013
- ADI, Operations & Maintenance Manager, Mississauga, Canada 2010-2012
- Various, Sales Engineer, Toronto, Canada 2007-2010
Research Interests
- Asset Management and Operations
- Maintenance efficiency and Work Order Management
- STO (Shutdown / Turnaround / Outage) Management
- Maintenance & Reliability effectiveness and condition monitoring
- Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Parma, Metals & Mining
Dipl.-Ing.
Thomas Spörker
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Thomas Spörker
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-8290
Education
- Post Graduate Studies focus on Economics and Legal Business, Technical University Vienna, Austria 1998
- Petroleum Engineering, Mining University Leoben, Austria 1993
Experience
- Lecture Mining University Leoben Health, Safety and Environment in the oil & gas industry since 2008
- Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy Head of division Mining - Technology and Safety since 2006
- Federal Ministry of Economics and Labor division Mining - Technology and Safety 2002-2006
- Federal Ministry of Economics - Local Mining Authority Vienna 1994-2001
Research Interests
- Safety in Borehole Mining Operations
- Occupational Safety and Health Issues
- Environmental Aspects in Oil & Gas Operations
- Risk Management and Emergency Planning
Dipl.-Ing.
Arman Valian
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Arman Valian
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +98 (0) 912 025 48 20
Education
- MSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Leoben, Austria 2002-2009
Experience
- Trainer at AHK-Tehran since 2017
- Visiting Lecturer, Department Petroleum Engineering, University of Leoben since 2016
- Trainer, Tehran Business School since 2016
- Trainer, Industrial Management Institute, Tehran since 2015
- Business Etiquette Trainer and Lecturer since 2012
- Sales Manager and Technical Calculator, ANDRITZ AG Pumps and Turbines Section, Graz 2010-2012
Research Interests
Business etiquette trainer and lecturer and cross-cultural training for managers, graduates and business people in German, Farsi, and English languages. During the workshops, we will discuss the codes of behavior in the society as well as at the negotiation table, in the meetings, etc., from dress code to table manners. Soft skills in daily life will also be discussed regarding “other countries, other customs.”
Founder of “ Valuable Managers Club” for FARSI speaking communities around the globe.
MSc
Mojtaba Abdolkhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
MSc
Mojtaba Abdolkhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3040
Education
- MSc Mechanical Engineering- Solid Mechanics, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran 2019-2023
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran 2015-2019
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2023
- Research Intern, Engineering Mechanics of Soft Interfaces Laboratory, EPFL, Switzerland 2022
- Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran 2019-2022
- Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agro-Industry Company, Iran 2017
- National Iranian Gas Company, Iran 2016
Research Interests
● Multiphysics modeling
● Computational methods for fracture prediction
● Phase field modeling
● Computational mechanics of materials
● Geomechanics
Dipl.-Ing.
Ramzy Albishini
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Ramzy Albishini
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3029
Education
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität 2016-2019
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Al-Baath University, Syria 2001-2008
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität since 2021
- Production Engineer, Syrian Petroleum Company, Syria 2011-2015
Research Interests
- Produced Water Treatment
- Stimulation
- Flow Assurance
- Shallow Geothermal Energy
Dipl.-Ing.
Omidreza Amrollahi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Omidreza Amrollahi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3024
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2020
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Tehran, Iran 2014-2018
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- Master Thesis, OMV and Montanuniversität Leoben 2020
- Summer Internship, Reservoir Engineering, OMV Tunisia 2019
- Summer Internship, Drilling Engineering, NIDC, Iran 2017
- Drilling Optimization Engineer (Part-time), ZDOC, Iran 2017-2018
Research Interests
- Fluid Transport in Porous Media
- Pore Network Modeling
- Digital Rock Physics
- Displacement Processes Using CT Scanning
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Bianca Brandstätter
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Bianca Brandstätter
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3043
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2020-2021
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2013-2020
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Student Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2020-2021
Research Interests
- Fluid Transport in Porous Media
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Investigation of displacement processes via Micro-CT
- Microemulsions
- Microfluidics
Dipl.-Ing.
Boris Jammernegg
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Boris Jammernegg
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3004
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering - Geothermal Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019-2020
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2012-2019
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- Student Assistant, Chair of Applied Mathematics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2015-2016
Research Interests
- Subsurface engineering
- Carbon capture storage and utilization
- Investigation of displacement processes via CT scanning
- Hydrogen storage and Power-to-Gas technologies
- Geothermal engineering
- Fluid flow and transport in porous media
Dipl.-Ing.
Jakob Kulich
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Jakob Kulich
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3012
Education
- PhD candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2022
- BSc/MSc Applied Geosciences/Applied Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2013-2019
Experience
- Geophysicist, Geological Survey of Austria since 2019
- Research Associate, Chair of Applied Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019
Research Interests
- Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
- Geothermal Energy Recovery and Utilization
- Underground Thermal Energy Storage
Karsh.A
Ali Mirzaalian Dastjerdi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Karsh.A
Ali Mirzaalian Dastjerdi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3041
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2017-2020
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Tehran (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran 2013-2017
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Member of Control Project Team, Atieh Pardazan Sharif, Iran 2020
- Research Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2020-2021
- Member of the Sharif Upstream Petroleum Research Institute, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2018-2019
- Internship, Production Unit, NIOC, Iran 2017
- Teaching Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2017-2018
Research Interests
- Reactive transport in porous media with a focus at the pore scale
- Interface phenomena focusing on fluid/rock-fluid interactions using molecular and atomistic simulations
- Carbon capture and storage
- Digital Rock Physics
Dipl.-Ing. Fogh-lis.
Arash Nasiri
University Assistant
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Fogh-lis.
Arash Nasiri
University Assistant
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3058
Education
- MSc International study program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering. Montanuniversität Leoben 2017-2020
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Drilling and Production. Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2013-2015
- BSc Chemical Engineering: Design Oil Industry Processes. Mazandaran University, Iran 2007-2012
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2019
- Project member, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2019
- Sazeh Consultants Engineering and Construction, Shazand oil refinery 2011-2013
Research Interests
- Investigation of fluid-fluid properties using microfluidics
- Digitalization and monitoring of safe carbon storage
- Fracture propagation models
- Cement sheath integrity
- Enhanced oil recovery
- Hydrogen production
Karsh.A.
Ameneh Sobhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Karsh.A.
Ameneh Sobhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3007
Education
- MSc, Petroleum Engineering- Reservoir Management, Petroleum University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2014-2017
- BSc, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Ahvaz, Iran 2010-2014
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2022
- Petroleum Engineer, National Iranian South Oil Company 2019-2022
- QC, Petroleum Upstream Laboratory 2018-2019
- EOR Researcher, NKN Co. 2017-2018
- Internship at Integrated Planning and Director, National Iranian Oil Company 2015
- Researcher in Petroleum Laboratory of Sharif University 2015-2017
- Internship at Petroleum Engineering department, National Iranian South Oil Company 2013
- Internship at Production Engineering Department, Karoon Oil and Gas Production Company 2012
Research Interests
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Well Logging Analysis
- Geothermal Energy
- Underground Gas Storage
- Economic Analysis of Petroleum Engineering Projects
Dipl.-Ing.
Gerald Stiedl
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Gerald Stiedl
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3025
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc Materials Science, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019-2021
- BSc Materials Science, Montanuniversität Leoben 2014-2019
- Higher Federal Institute for Experimental Chemistry, HBLVA Rosensteingasse, Vienna 2008-2013
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Student Assistant, Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2021
- Summer Internship, Material and process analysis, BMW Motoren, Steyr, Austria 2017
- Technology, Research & Development, voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace, Kapfenberg, Austria 2017-2018
- Summer Internship, Well Service, RAG Austria AG, Ried i.I., Austria 2016
Research Interests
- Hydrogen storage and mobility
- Power-to-gas technologies
- Investigation of displacement processes via CT scanning
- Fluid transport in porous media
- Carbon capture utilization and storage
Staff
Elisabeth Koch
Office Manager
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Elisabeth Koch
Office Manager
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3051
Marlies Helbl
Office Manager
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Marlies Helbl
Office Manager
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3031
Bettina Matzer
Office Manager
Reservoir Engineering
Bettina Matzer
Office Manager
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3001
Ing.
Andreas Öfler
Technician
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Ing.
Andreas Öfler
Technician
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3023
Ing.
Michael Koopmans
Technician
Reservoir Engineering
Ing.
Michael Koopmans
Technician
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3017
Student Assistants
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Cernetchi Anna
Plessing Elias, BSc
Kharrat Mahmood, Karsh.
Knechtl Lukas, BSc
Seiwald Maximilian
Shams Eshaghi Sahand BSc
Weiskirchner Stefan
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Mohammad Khasheei
Reservoir Engineering
Fink Justin
Faculty
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Gerhard Thonhauser
Head of Chair, University Professor
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Gerhard Thonhauser
Head of Chair, University Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3050
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1998
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Joint Degree Montanuniversität Leoben and Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, US 1996
Experience
- Head of Department Petroleum Engineering 2015-2019
- Head of Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering since 2013
- Head of “Environmental Friendly Drilling Systems” initiative in Europe since 2009
- Consultant with ENI Technology, Milano, Italy, working in drilling fluids design and solids control 2001-2002
- Founder and Chairman of TDE Group, servicing the international industry with drilling performance analysis and benchmarking, as well as software, electronics and equipment development, and manufacturing since 2000
- Member of the Mittelplate-Dieksand Team, RWE Dea, Hamburg, Germany, drilling of record extended reach wells, development of cuttings transport solution in cooperation with Petrobras/CENPES 1997-1998
- Consultant with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organization), Australia, for the Genesis 2000 Project, from January 1999 managing of Genesis 2000 Europe 1996-2001
Research Interests
Prof. Gerhard Thonhauser has 20 years of experience providing the petroleum industry with the evaluation, analysis, and management of drilling and well-related data. His areas of research and development include “Drilling Process Monitoring and Analysis” combining modeling, advanced monitoring and sensing, and drilling analysis to optimize and automate the drilling process and to improve learning and knowledge management in drilling organizations. He has authored and co-authored around 100 publications in the area of drilling and completion engineering and data science. Head of “Environmental Friendly Drilling Systems” initiative in Europe since 2009, focusing on drilling and completion technologies with “Zero Harmful Environmental Impact”.
Univ.-Prof. MBA PhD
Kris Ravi
University Professor for Well Integrity
Univ.-Prof. MBA PhD
Kris Ravi
University Professor for Well Integrity
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3008
Education
- MBA, Oklahoma State University/Rotterdam School of Management 1996-1999
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University 1985-1989
Experience
- President, Kris-Ravi Consultancy LLC, Kingwood, TX, USA since 2016
- Technology Fellow, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2011-2016
- Chief Scientific Advisor, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2008-2011
- Technical Advisor, Halliburton, Houston, TX, USA 2001-2008
- Team Leader, Halliburton Europe, The Netherlands 1995-2001
- Principal Scientist, Halliburton, Duncan, OK, USA 1989-1995
Research Interests
Designing and deploying Barrier elements to secure well integrity. Cement design and deployment for challenging wells such as CO2, Deepwater, HPHT, extended reach, geothermal and steam injection. Innovation and product development. Designing for P&A. Solving challenges during drilling and cementing such as lost circulation, gas migration. Designing and deploying monitoring system to verify Barrier elements. Data analysis, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement. Teaching, training, mentoring. Leading teams. Improving organization efficiency. Raising funds for innovation. Growing business and improving return on investment. Developing strategy for growth.
Univ.-Prof. Inz.-Mech. Ktn
Mikhail Gelfgat
University Professor for Alternative Drilling Systems
Univ.-Prof. Inz.-Mech. Ktn
Mikhail Gelfgat
University Professor for Alternative Drilling Systems
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3054
Education
- PhD Oil & Gas Wells Drilling, VNIIBT (All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Drilling Technique) 1980
- MSc Mechanical Engineering, Diploma with Honors from Moscow High Technical School named for Nikolay Bauman (Bauman Moscow State Technical University) 1971
Experience
- Professor, Oil & Gas Wells Drilling Department, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) since 2013
- Weatherford Russia, Global Product Line Manager “Aluminum Tubulars”; Director R&D and engineering 2007-2015
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, Consultant 1996-1999
- Aquatic Company, Chairman of The Board (until 1997), CEO 1991-2010
- Drilling Technology Research Institute VNIIBT - now NPO "Burovaya Technika”, Technician, Design engineer, Research fellow, Head of laboratory 1965-1997
Research Interests
- Well construction technologies
- well life cycle features: onshore and offshore
- drilling and completion problems;
- managed pressure drilling
- drilling with casing and liner
- tubular goods for Oil & Gas Industry
- risers
- down hole tools and systems
- coring techniques
- drilling process optimization and automation
- electrodrilling and other alternative systems
Scientific Staff
Prof. PhD
Abdolnabi Hashemi
Visiting Professor
Prof. PhD
Abdolnabi Hashemi
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3080
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Imperial College London, UK 2002-2006
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Imperial College London, UK 2000-2001
- BSc Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Resources Production), Petroleum University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran 1987-1992
Experience
- Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology since 2014
- Chancellor, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran 2014-2017
- Dean of Tehran Faculty of Petroleum, Petroleum University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2012-2014
- Head of Department of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran 2010-2012
- National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) at different engineering and managemental positions 1992-2000
Research Interests
- Well Test Analysis
- Compositional Simulation and Reservoir Modelling
- IOR
- Drilling Optimization
- Oil Field Digitalization
Univ.-Prof. Tech. Eng. M.Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Eng.
Andreas Nascimento
Visiting Professor
Univ.-Prof. Tech. Eng. M.Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Eng.
Andreas Nascimento
Visiting Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Education
- Postdoctoral Scientist in Applied Systems Analysis for Drilling Automation/Optimization, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria 2018-2019
- Doctoral exchange development, Montanuniversität Leoben, Department Petroleum Engineering (DPE), Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering (CDC), Austria 2015
- Dr.-Eng. in Mechanical Engineering - Petroleum and Petrochemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil 2012-2016
- Dipl.-Ing. in Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2010-2012
- M.Sc. in Energy Engineering - Exploration of the Rational Use of Natural Resources and Energy, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Brazil 2008-2010
- Eng. in Computer Engineering, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Brazil 2003-2008
- Tech. in Industrial Computer Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil 2000-2002
Experience
- Permanent (Tenured) Professor, Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), Energy Group, Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IEM), Brazil since 2022
- Fellow for Technological Development and Innovative Extension, Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (DT-2/CNPq), Brazil since 2020
- Visiting Professor, Montanuniversität Leoben, Department Petroleum Engineering (DPE), Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering (CDC), Austria since 2019
- Permanent (Tenured) Professor, Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES), Department of Engineering and Technology (DET), Brazil 2016-2022
- While at the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES): Head of Department, Research Group Coordinator - “Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineering, Energy and Environment” 2016-2022
- Advisor for International Relations - Campus São Mateus, and Scientific Advisor for Research and Innovation - FAPES, Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES) 2016-2022
- General Field Engineer, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Drilling & Measurements Segment (activities: onshore/offshore, ultra-deepwater, pre-salt, LWD/MWD, drilling optimization), Angola 2011-2014
Research Interests
Prof. Andreas Nascimento’s areas of interest in research include Applied Computer Engineering, Oil Field Digitization, Drilling Automation and Optimization, as well as new frontiers in accessing Natural Resources. Within this context, technical-scientific research project developments focused on pre-salt/ultra-deepwater and geoenergy exploration/exploitation challenges are of particular interest, including hydrogen and geothermal resources. General project management, new technologies, human resources development, industry-academic interaction and international relations are other areas of interest.
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Michael Prohaska-Marchried
Assistant Professor
Ass.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Michael Prohaska-Marchried
Assistant Professor
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3033
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Asad Elmgerbi
Senior Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Asad Elmgerbi
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3009
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2014-2023
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2010-2012
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Tripoli University, Libya 1996-2000
Experience
- Work as lecturer at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2014
- Field drilling engineer with Wintershall Libya 2008-2009
- Drilling engineer with Wintershall world wide 2006-2007
- Production Supervisor with Wintershall Libya 2002-2005
Research Interests
Developing a new concept for detecting losses and kick events while drilling
MSc
Alexander Fine
Senior Lecturer
MSc
Alexander Fine
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3005
Education
- MSc Materials Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 1994-1998
- Dipl.-Eng. Materials Engineering, Samara State Technical University, Russia 1977-1982
Experience
- Research Associate, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2017
- Owner, Fine Solutions, Austria since 2016
- Senior Project Engineer, Weatherford company, Russia 2011-2012
- Materials Engineer, TDE Group GmbH, Leoben, Austria 2011-2015
- Project Engineer, Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Project at Malmö University, Sweden 2008
- Research Materials Engineer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 2007-2009
- Project Manager, STI Laser Industries, Israel 2004-2007
- Quality Assurance/Metallurgy Manager, Advanced Coding Systems Ltd., Israel 2002-2004
- Aerospace industry, Carmel Forge LTD. (Subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney), Process Metallurgist, Israel 1998-2002
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel 1994-1998
Research Interests
- Materials expertise and testing
- Aluminum Alloy Tubulars application in extended-reach wells
- Advanced materials application in drill bit design
- Solid Expandable Liner Systems in cased-hole and open-hole applications
- Fiber optic technology in well integrity monitoring
- Work performance analysis of materials under well-operating conditions
- Types of damages identification depending on operating conditions
- Design concepts review
- Manufacturing supervision
Fogh-lis.
Sahar Keshavarz
Senior Lecturer
Fogh-lis.
Sahar Keshavarz
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3053
Education
- MSc Petroleum Production Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran 2014-2016
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran 2010-2014
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2020
- Guest Researcher, Department of Chemical and Biochemical engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark 2020
- Drilling Engineer, Sealand Engineering and Well Services, Tehran, Iran 2017-2019
- Drilling Engineer Trainee, Sealand Engineering and Well Services, Tehran, Iran 2016-2017
- Trainee at Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Tehran, Iran 2013
Research Interests
- Drilling Optimization
- Oil Field Digitalization
- Data Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Directional Drilling
- Drilling Automation
M. Tech. PhD
Shwetank Krishna
Senior Lecturer
M. Tech. PhD
Shwetank Krishna
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +433842402-3008
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2018-2021
- MTech Petroleum Exploration and Production, Andhra University, India 2013-2015
- BTech Geoscience Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, India 2009-2013
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2021
- Graduate Research Assistant, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2020-2021
- Graduate Assistant, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia 2018-2020
- Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, India 2015-2018
- Research Summer Intern, National Institute of Hydrology, India 0-2012
- Dissertation Trainee, Institute of Oil and Gas Production Technology, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India 0-2015
Research Interests
- Mathematical Modelling
- Predictive Modelling
- Fluid Flow Analysis
- Drilling Fluid Rheological Studies
Dipl.-Ing.
Sharen León
Senior Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Sharen León
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- PhD candidate, Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2022-2025
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2016-2019
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, UNAM, Mexico City 2004-2009
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2019
- Social Media & Web Content Manager, Department Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniverstät Leoben, Austria since 2016
- Administrative Manager, DMX Technologies, Mexico City 2013-2016
- Drilling Engineer, Well Design Department, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Tabasco, Mexico 2010-2013
- Junior Drilling Engineer, Well Design Department, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Tabasco, Mexico 2009-2010
Research Interests
- Well Plug & Abandonment
- Wellbore Instability
- Metal Additive Manufacturing in O&G Industry
- Digital Design and Manufacturing
Ing. Dr.mont.
Petr Víta
Senior Lecturer
Ing. Dr.mont.
Petr Víta
Senior Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- PhD Thermodynamics and Numerical Simulation, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2016
- MSc Computer Science, Technical University of Ostrava 1996-2001
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2016
- Research Associate, Montanuniversität Leoben 2005-2015
- Research Associate, Christian-Doppler-Laboratory for Applied Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics 2003-2005
- Senior Operator, Centre of Simulation and Training Technologies, Armed Forces of Czech Republic 2002-2003
- Research Associate, Christian-Doppler-Laboratory for Applied Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics 2001-2002
Research Interests
Major: Computational Continuum Mechanics (CFD, CSM and FSI), Multi-Physics, OpenFOAM.
Minor: Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Methods and Programming, C++, and Python.
Mast.inz.rud.
Miroslav Antonic
Visiting Lecturer
Mast.inz.rud.
Miroslav Antonic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- Ph.D. candidate, Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2019
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Serbia 2014-2015
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Serbia 2010-2014
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2022
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Austria 2019-2021
- Lead Engineer for Oil Production Planning and Scheduling, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2018-2019
- Analytics Engineer, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2017-2018
- Junior Engineer, Central Engineering and Tech Service, NIS Gazprom Neft, Serbia 2016-2017
- Petroleum Engineering Summer Intern - Artificial lift, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Oman 2015
- Drilling Engineering Summer Intern, NIS Gazprom Neft – Drilling Services, Serbia 2013
- since 0
Research Interests
- Well Completion and Workover Optimization
- Smart Well Diagnostic and Optimization
- New Approaches in Well Monitoring
- Real-Time Data Analysis
- Data Mining Tools
Mag.rer.nat.
Rudolf Nikolaus Knezevic
Visiting Lecturer
Mag.rer.nat.
Rudolf Nikolaus Knezevic
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Education
- Power to Manage, IMD Lausanne 2008
- Civil engineer for geology (ZT) 2003
- MSc Geosciences, Sedimentology & Hydrology, University of Vienna 1993
Experience
- Senior Expert, Low Carbon Business OMV since 2021
- Department Manager ops Geology, OMV 2012-2021
- Visiting Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben Austria since 2007
- Team Leader operations Geology, OMV Austria 2007-2012
- Wellsite Geologist, OMV Austria 2005-2007
- Commissioning engineer, Petron Industries Inc. USA 1996-2005
- Manager of technical department, Petrolog LTD, Nigeria 1994-1995
- Mudlogging engineer, Drill Lab Ltd, Austria 1991-1993
Research Interests
- Low enthalpy hydrogeothermal systems
- Geothermal power generation using CO2 as a heat media
- Process controlled well planning
- Leading integrated project teams
- Execution of complex drilling projects
- Data acquisition & interpretation (partly in RT)
Dipl.-Ing.
Abdelfattah Lamik
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Abdelfattah Lamik
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +43 699 10176880
Education
- PhD candidate, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2015
- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineer, Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2014-2004
- Physics and Chemistry, University Abouchouaib Adoukalli, El Jadida, Morocco 2000-2003
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2015
- Scientific Assistant, Material Center Leoben Forschung GmbH - MCL 2009-2014
- Design Engineer, Sandvik Mining and Construction 2008-2009
- Data Analyst, TDE Thonhauser Data Engineering GmbH 2005-2007
Research Interests
A major concern in well integrity is the Cement/Casing Interface, which should not fail within a pre-determined lifetime. The objective of the research is the investigation of durability and crack growth propagation in this interface under several conditions.
MSc
Naim Saddiq
Visiting Lecturer
MSc
Naim Saddiq
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +44(0) 7733994426
Education
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, The University of Oklahoma-Norman (USA) 1997-2000
- BSc Mining Engineering, UET Lahore 1991-1996
Experience
- Managing Director, Oxford Well Engineering, London (UK) since 2018
- Senior Drilling Consultant (in-house Major Operators), Halliburton (UK) 2013-2018
- Senior Drilling Applications Engineer, Baker Hughes (UK) 2007-2013
- MWD/LWD Field Services Lead Engineer, Gulf of Mexico (USA) 2001-2007
- Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Oklahoma-Norman (USA) 1997-2000
Research Interests
Naim Saddiq, a UK Chartered Engineer, is an independent drilling professional with over 20 years of USA/UK experience. He carries a wealth of experience, working with service companies and in-house drilling engineering roles with various operators. He has worked hands-on with a variety of drilling engineering projects and performed seamlessly in multi-disciplinary drilling teams. Saddiq carries a relentless passion for step-change in well costs through better designs and smoother executions.
Naim Saddiq’s areas of expertise are summarized as follows:
- Directional well planning and optimizations
- Well engineering designs and drilling simulations
- Drilling project management
- Real-time drilling optimizations
- Integrated well data analysis.
Dipl.-Ing.
Arman Valian
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Arman Valian
Visiting Lecturer
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Mobile: +98 (0) 912 025 48 20
Education
- MSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Leoben, Austria 2002-2009
Experience
- Trainer at AHK-Tehran since 2017
- Visiting Lecturer, Department Petroleum Engineering, University of Leoben since 2016
- Trainer, Tehran Business School since 2016
- Trainer, Industrial Management Institute, Tehran since 2015
- Business Etiquette Trainer and Lecturer since 2012
- Sales Manager and Technical Calculator, ANDRITZ AG Pumps and Turbines Section, Graz 2010-2012
Research Interests
Business etiquette trainer and lecturer and cross-cultural training for managers, graduates and business people in German, Farsi, and English languages. During the workshops, we will discuss the codes of behavior in the society as well as at the negotiation table, in the meetings, etc., from dress code to table manners. Soft skills in daily life will also be discussed regarding “other countries, other customs.”
Founder of “ Valuable Managers Club” for FARSI speaking communities around the globe.
Dipl.-Ing. Fogh-lis.
Arash Nasiri
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing. Fogh-lis.
Arash Nasiri
University Assistant
Drilling and Completion Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3058
Education
- MSc International study program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering. Montanuniversität Leoben 2017-2020
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Drilling and Production. Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2013-2015
- BSc Chemical Engineering: Design Oil Industry Processes. Mazandaran University, Iran 2007-2012
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2019
- Project member, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2019
- Sazeh Consultants Engineering and Construction, Shazand oil refinery 2011-2013
Research Interests
- Investigation of fluid-fluid properties using microfluidics
- Digitalization and monitoring of safe carbon storage
- Fracture propagation models
- Cement sheath integrity
- Enhanced oil recovery
- Hydrogen production
Staff
Student Assistants
Cernetchi Anna
Plessing Elias, BSc
Kharrat Mahmood, Karsh.
Knechtl Lukas, BSc
Seiwald Maximilian
Shams Eshaghi Sahand BSc
Weiskirchner Stefan
Faculty
Univ.-Prof. PhD
Keita Yoshioka
Head of Chair, University Professor
Univ.-Prof. PhD
Keita Yoshioka
Head of Chair, University Professor
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3030
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University 2007
- BS Resources and Environmental Engineering, Waseda University 2003
Experience
- Head of Chair of Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2022
- Work Group Leader, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany 2017-2022
- Geothermal Reservoir Engineer, Chevron Geothermal, Jakarta, Indonesia 2008
- Staff Research Scientist, Chevron, Houston, USA 2007-2017
Research Interests
- Fracture propagation in porous media – webinars at ARMA HFC and GeoScience & GeoEnergy
- THM/C coupled process
- Well stimulation
- Computational geomechanics
- Supercritical geothermal system
- Profiles on ResearchGate and Google Scholar
Scientific Staff
Dr.mont. inz.
Elena Chevelcha
Senior Lecturer
Dr.mont. inz.
Elena Chevelcha
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3028
Education
- PhD Production Engineering, Mining University of Leoben, Austria 2010-2014
- Dipl.Eng., Pipeline design, gas and oil storage and transportation, Ufa State Petroleum Technical University, Russia 2004-2009
Experience
- Production Reporting Expert, MOL Upstream, Budapest, Hungary 2017-2018
- Senior Production Engineer, MOL Upstream, Budapest, Hungary 2017-2022
- Management Consultant, GCI Management, Vienna, Austria 2016-2017
- Data Analyst, OPEC Secretariat, Vienna, Austria 2015
- Intern Production Engineer, Production System Optimization Department, OMV Upstream Vienna, Austria 2014-2015
- Intern Production Field Engineer, Production Department, RAG Upstream Kremsmuenster, Austria 2010-2011
- University Assistant, Chair of Petroleum Production, Mining University of Leoben, Austria 2010-2014
- Project Engineer in EGC-Project, Naberezhnye Chelny and Moscow Service Company, Ufa, Russia 2009
- Intern Coiled Tubing Field Engineer, Schlumberger Russia, Muravlenko, Russia 2008
Research Interests
- Geothermal energy
- Geoenergy systems
- Production engineering
PhD
Hadi Fathipour Azar
Senior Lecturer
PhD
Hadi Fathipour Azar
Senior Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3020
Dipl.-Ing.
Anitha Andiappan
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Anitha Andiappan
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Msc Petroleum Engineering (distinction), Montanuniversität Leoben 2011-2013
- BEng (Hons Chemical) National University of Singapore & ETH Zürich 2007-2010
Experience
- Expert Underground Hydrogen Storage since 2020
- Reservoir Engineer Subsurface Storage & Development since 2017
- Reservoir Engineer Reservoir Management, Exploration & Production, RAG Austria 2014-2016
- Tutor Chair of Petroleum & Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2012
- Process Engineer, WorleyParsons Singapore 2010
- Research Assistant Institute Of Chemical & Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Switzerland 2009
Research Interests
- Hydrogen Storage in Underground Porous Reservoirs USS2030
- Underground Gas Storages in Porous Reservoirs
MSc
Florian Dutzler
Visiting Lecturer
MSc
Florian Dutzler
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Education
- MA, Digital Business Innovation & Transformation, IMC Krems, Austria 2022-2024
- Exchange semester at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil 2009
- MSc, International Business Administration, University Vienna, Austria 2009-2013
- BA, International Management, FH Joanneum Graz, Austria 2006-2009
Experience
- Head of Operative Controlling, OMV Group, Austria since 2023
- Controlling Manager, OMV Austria, Austria 2022-2023
- Senior Project Manager SAP S/4 HANA, OMV Upstream, Austria 2019-2022
- Senior Project Manager Finance/Economics, OMV Upstream, Austria 2018-2019
- Project Manager Business Development / M&A, GATX Rail, Austria 2017-2018
- Economics, Planning & Performance Manager, OMV Upstream, Austria 2016-2017
- Business Analyst CEE & Black Sear, OMV Upstream, Austria 2014-2015
- Financial Controller, OMV Upstream, Austria 2012-2013
- Various Internships at WKO Lisbon, OMV Group, Raiffeisen Invest AG, Embassy Peru, Hiab Chile, Miba Group 2007-2012
Research Interests
- Economics
- Finance
- Controlling
- Project Management
- Innovation & Digitalization
Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Clemens Langbauer
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Clemens Langbauer
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402 -8290
Education
- PhD Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2015
- MSc Geotechnical Engineering and Tunneling, Montanuniversität Leoben 2012
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2011
Experience
- External Lecturer Montanuniversität Leoben, Petroleum and GeoEnergy Engineering since 2021
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, Local Mining Authority Leoben since 2021
- Senior Scientist, Montanuniversität Leoben 2011-2021
Research Interests
- Research in the optimization and development of Artificial Lift Systems
- Pump Test Facility (performance testing of state-of-the-art artificial lift technology)
- Recovery of renewable energy (geothermal energy, hydrogen technology)
- Production optimization and flow assurance for oil, gas and geothermal wells
Dipl.-Ing.
Mikhail Pavlov
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Mikhail Pavlov
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Doctoral programme at Montanuniversität Leoben since 2014
- Pipeline Engineering, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University 2009-2014
Experience
- Scientific employee at Montanuniversität Leoben, Chair of Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery since 2014
- Project engineer at “UralSoft Project” 2014
- Practice at “Eder Brunnenbau GmbH”, Munich, drilling 2013
- Internship at the oil-loading port Primorsk, Transneft, Locksmith on repairing technological plants 2012
- Internship at the distributing tank farm, LukOil Kogalum, Operator of the pumping plants 2011
- Internship at the oil factory, Moscow, Locksmith on repairing technological plants 2010
Research Interests
Application of Ultrasound waves for enhanced oil recovery, Ultasound application in pipelines for measurements and cleaning.
Dipl.-Ing.
Julian Pflügl
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Julian Pflügl
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- MSc Drilling Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2019
- None-Degree Petroleum Engineering & Economics, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia 2018
- Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2017
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Department Petroleum Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2023
- Accenture GmbH, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Vienna Austria since 2022
- T.A. Cook & Partner Consultants GmbH, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Berlin, Germany since 2020
Research Interests
- Reliability Management
- Maintenance & Work Order Management
- STO (Shutdown / Turnaround / Outage) Management
- Digitalization
- Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Parma, Metals & Mining
Dipl.-Ing.
Reinhard Pongratz
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Reinhard Pongratz
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1975
Experience
- Head of Production Technology OMV E&P, Austria, Europe since 2012
- Senior Sales Manager Halliburton Energy Services Austria, Europe 2009-2012
- Senior Principal Consultant Halliburton Energy Services Austria, Europe 2008-2009
- Regional Technology Manager – Europe/Eurasia Halliburton Rijswijk, Netherlands 2006-2008
- PE Engineering and Technology Manager Halliburton Energy Services Moscow, Russia 2002-2006
- Regional Technical Advisor Halliburton Energy Services Jakarta, Indonesia 2001-2002
- Regional Technical Advisor Halliburton Energy Services, Dubai, UAE 2000-2001
- Technology Leader / Technical Project Manager Muscat, Oman 1997-1999
- Technical Advisor, Marine Stimulation Coordinator, Doha, Qatar 1995-1996
- Operations Engineer, Halliburton Services, Bugulma, Russia 1993
- Senior Field Engineer, Halliburton Energy Services, Doha, Qatar 1993-1995
- Operations Engineer, Halliburton Services Offshore, North Sea 1991-1992
- Field Engineer, Halliburton Services Offshore, North Sea 1990-1991
- Engineer in Training, Halliburton Services, Germany, Yugoslavia, The Netherlands, North Sea, and USA. 1989-1990
- Director, Institute of Drilling and Production Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1988
- Assistant Professor, Institute of Drilling and Production Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1984-1988
Research Interests
- Artificial lift
- Completions
- Stimulation
- Sand control
- Water control
- Flow assurance
B.Eng.
Joy Singh
Visiting Lecturer
B.Eng.
Joy Singh
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Education
- Certificate Change Manager, Prosci, USA 2016
- Certificate Reliability Centred Maintenance Facilitator, Aladon, Canada 2014
- B.Eng Mechateronics Engineering, McMaster University, Canada 2009
Experience
- Visiting Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2023
- Accenture GmbH, Industry X, Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, Berlin, Germany since 2022
- T.A. Cook Consultants Inc., Intelligent Asset Management Consulting, North America 2017-2022
- Deloitte, Strategy & Operations Consulting, Toronto, Canada 2014-2016
- Suncor, Project Engineer-In-Training, Fort McMurray Canada 2013
- ADI, Operations & Maintenance Manager, Mississauga, Canada 2010-2012
- Various, Sales Engineer, Toronto, Canada 2007-2010
Research Interests
- Asset Management and Operations
- Maintenance efficiency and Work Order Management
- STO (Shutdown / Turnaround / Outage) Management
- Maintenance & Reliability effectiveness and condition monitoring
- Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Parma, Metals & Mining
Dipl.-Ing.
Thomas Spörker
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Thomas Spörker
Visiting Lecturer
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-8290
Education
- Post Graduate Studies focus on Economics and Legal Business, Technical University Vienna, Austria 1998
- Petroleum Engineering, Mining University Leoben, Austria 1993
Experience
- Lecture Mining University Leoben Health, Safety and Environment in the oil & gas industry since 2008
- Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy Head of division Mining - Technology and Safety since 2006
- Federal Ministry of Economics and Labor division Mining - Technology and Safety 2002-2006
- Federal Ministry of Economics - Local Mining Authority Vienna 1994-2001
Research Interests
- Safety in Borehole Mining Operations
- Occupational Safety and Health Issues
- Environmental Aspects in Oil & Gas Operations
- Risk Management and Emergency Planning
MSc
Mojtaba Abdolkhani
University Assistant
MSc
Mojtaba Abdolkhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3040
Education
- MSc Mechanical Engineering- Solid Mechanics, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran 2019-2023
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran 2015-2019
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2023
- Research Intern, Engineering Mechanics of Soft Interfaces Laboratory, EPFL, Switzerland 2022
- Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran 2019-2022
- Haft Tappeh Sugarcane Agro-Industry Company, Iran 2017
- National Iranian Gas Company, Iran 2016
Research Interests
● Multiphysics modeling
● Computational methods for fracture prediction
● Phase field modeling
● Computational mechanics of materials
● Geomechanics
Dipl.-Ing.
Ramzy Albishini
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Ramzy Albishini
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402-3029
Education
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversität 2016-2019
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Al-Baath University, Syria 2001-2008
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität since 2021
- Production Engineer, Syrian Petroleum Company, Syria 2011-2015
Research Interests
- Produced Water Treatment
- Stimulation
- Flow Assurance
- Shallow Geothermal Energy
Karsh.A.
Ameneh Sobhani
University Assistant
Karsh.A.
Ameneh Sobhani
University Assistant
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3007
Education
- MSc, Petroleum Engineering- Reservoir Management, Petroleum University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2014-2017
- BSc, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Ahvaz, Iran 2010-2014
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2022
- Petroleum Engineer, National Iranian South Oil Company 2019-2022
- QC, Petroleum Upstream Laboratory 2018-2019
- EOR Researcher, NKN Co. 2017-2018
- Internship at Integrated Planning and Director, National Iranian Oil Company 2015
- Researcher in Petroleum Laboratory of Sharif University 2015-2017
- Internship at Petroleum Engineering department, National Iranian South Oil Company 2013
- Internship at Production Engineering Department, Karoon Oil and Gas Production Company 2012
Research Interests
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Well Logging Analysis
- Geothermal Energy
- Underground Gas Storage
- Economic Analysis of Petroleum Engineering Projects
Staff
Student Assistants
Mohammad Khasheei
Faculty
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr.rer.nat.
Holger Ott
Head of Department and Chair, University Professor
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr.rer.nat.
Holger Ott
Head of Department and Chair, University Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3000
Education
- Habilitation (Dr. habil.), Geological Institute, RWTH Aachen University, Germany – Venia Legendi in Applied Geosciences 2015
- PhD in Physics (Dr. rer. nat.), Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 2004
- Diploma in Physics (Dipl.-Phys.), Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 1999
- Apprenticeship diploma as Instrument Mechanic, Kautt&Bux KG, Stuttgart, Germany 1988
Experience
- Head of Department Petroleum Engineering since 2019
- Head of Chair of Reservoir Engineering since 2016
- Privatdozent (Associate Professor) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany since 2015
- Reader (honorary) at the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom 2011-2016
- Senior Scientist at Shell Exploration & Production and Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Rijswijk/Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2006-2015
- Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researcher at Berlin University, Germany, University of Tokyo, Japan and University of Cologne, Germany with focus on solid state physics 1999-2006
Research Interests
- Fluid dynamics and reactive transport in porous media in particular on the pore scale and upscaling.
- Imaging of fluid and solute transport in porous media.
- Development of low-cost enhanced and improved oil recovery methods (IOR/EOR) tailored to regions and operations.
- Subsurface energy and waste storage such as large-scale hydrogen storage from excess renewable energy, and subsurface carbon storage for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Former research activities: low dimensional magnetism and coupling of magnetic and electronic structures in correlated and uncorrelated electron systems.
Univ.-Prof. MSc PhD
Riyaz Kharrat
University Professor for Carbonate Reservoir Engineering
Univ.-Prof. MSc PhD
Riyaz Kharrat
University Professor for Carbonate Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3003
Education
- PhD Chemical Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1989
- MSc Chemical Engineering, Thermal Oil Recovery, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1984
- BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1981
Experience
- Kish Petroleum Engineering Tehran Iran – Project Manager of several offshore and onshore Iranian oil and gas fields 2012-2017
- Petroiran Development Company Tehran Iran – Consultant 2006-2011
- Petran Research Company Tehran Iran, Senior Reservoir Engineer 2000-2006
- Professor Petroleum University of Technology, Petroleum Department 1990-2017
- Instructor, Department of Mathematics, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1987-1990
- Research Assistant, Tertiary Oil Recovery Project, University of Kansas, U.S.A. 1984-1987
Research Interests
Improved Oil Recovery (IOR), Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Reservoir Modelling & Simulation, and Wax & Asphaltene studies.
Numerous production mechanisms and harsh reservoir conditions make the available EOR and most chemicals used for conventional reservoirs not to be suitable for naturally carbonated fractured reservoirs. Hence better reservoir characterization and proper selection and design of the injection fluids requires more attention. In my research, I was able to visualize and identify these mechanisms through designed experimental and modeling techniques. Processes such as GAGD, VAPEX, SAGD, TAGD, etc. were investigated thoroughly with the main focusing on understanding and quantifying EOR mechanisms for NCFR.
Scientific Staff
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Leonhard Ganzer
Visiting Professor
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Leonhard Ganzer
Visiting Professor
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Thu 10:00-12:00
Dipl.-Ing.
Patrick Jasek
Research Associate
Dipl.-Ing.
Patrick Jasek
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3014
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversity Leoben since 2020
- MSc. Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Recovery, Montanuniversity Leoben 2019-2020
- BSc. Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversity Leoben 2014-2019
- Higher Federal Institute for Experimental Chemistry, HBLVA Rosensteingasse, Vienna 2008-2013
Experience
- Research Associate, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2020
- Production Engineer, Erdwerk GmbH, Munich, Germany 2020
- Research Associate, Virtual Flow Metering, Leoben, Austria 2019-2020
- SEG Evolve Graduate, San Antonio, Texas, USA 2018-2019
- Orlen Upstream, Flow Assurance, Warsaw, Poland 2017
Research Interests
- Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
- Geothermal Energy Recovery and Utilization
- Hydrogen Storage and Mobility
- Hydro- and Geochemistry
- Power to Gas Technologies
- Subsurface Engineering
Dipl.-Ing.
Ahmad Kharrat
Research Associate
Dipl.-Ing.
Ahmad Kharrat
Research Associate
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3006
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2019
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2016-2018
- BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran 2009-2014
Experience
- Research Associate, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2017
- Petroleum Research Center, Tehran, Iran 2014
- Research Institute of Petroleum Industry, Tehran, Iran 2013
Research Interests
- Enhanced oil recovery
- Investigation of displacement processes at the pore scale
- Fluid transport in porous media
- Emulsion formation
- Digital image analyses
- Statistical data analyses
- Particle tracing
PhD
Siroos AzizMohammadi
Senior Lecturer
PhD
Siroos AzizMohammadi
Senior Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3022
Education
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2009-2012
- PhD Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 2005
- MS Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 1996
- BS Chemical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 1993
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2015
- Senior Researcher, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 2012-2015
- Senior Advisor, Petropars Oil and Gas Institute (POGI), Tehran, Iran 2008-2009
- Lecturer, Tehran Polytechnic, Iran 2006-2007
- Senior Reservoir Engineer, Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Tehran, Iran 2005-2009
- Reservoir Engineer, Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), Tehran, Iran 2000-2005
Research Interests
My research interests are mainly focused on different aspects of “upscaling”, which is my most favorite topic. Following are research topics and projects that I have been working over the past few years:
- Two-phase flow upscaling
- Efficient upscaling method for naturally fractured reservoirs (NFRs)
- Smart upscaling technique for structured/unstructured grids
- Modeling and analysis of multiscale phenomena in porous media
- Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS)
- Reactive transport modeling
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Heimo Anton
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Heimo Anton
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-3090
Dipl.-Ing.
Pit Arnold
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing.
Pit Arnold
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2018
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2017-2018
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 0-2017
Experience
- Master Thesis, OMV and Montanuniversität Leoben 2018
- Research Associate and teaching assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2017
Research Interests
- Investigation of rock-fluid and fluid-fluid properties under varying conditions
- Microemulsion formation in the reservoir during EOR processes
- Analysis of Microemulsions
- Investigation of displacement processes using CT scanning
PhD
Thomas Finkbeiner
Visiting Lecturer
PhD
Thomas Finkbeiner
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-3090
Education
- PhD Geophysics, Stanford University 1998
- MSc Geophysics, Stanford University 1994
Experience
- Research Professor, Ali Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology since 2016
- Senior Geomechanics Expert, OMV E&P 2013-2015
- Global Geomechanics Advisor, Baker Hughes Reservoir Development Services 2009-2013
- Director Europe-Africa-Middle East, GeoMechanics International, Inc. 1998-2008
Research Interests
- Mechanical response of reservoirs to pore pressure changes in fields/reservoirs (i.e., injection, stimulation, or depletion) and how this impacts fluid flow (e.g., production).
- Monitoring, laboratory testing, as well as numerical modeling to improve understanding and enhanced predictive capabilities for above phenomena for a variety of reservoir types such as fractured reservoirs (in particular carbonates), unconventional reservoirs, and so-called brown fields (that are produced using improved and enhanced recovery methods).
- Wellbore stability (i.e., mechanical integrity of boreholes both during drilling and production/injection) and real-time data acquisition including risk mitigation.
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Wilfried Gruber
Visiting Lecturer
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont.
Wilfried Gruber
Visiting Lecturer
Reservoir Engineering
Hours: Upon request
Phone: +43 3842 402-2690
Education
- PhD Geology, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2003
- MSc Applied Geosciences, Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 1998
Experience
- Lecturer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria since 2013
- Principal Geoscientist, HOT Engineering GmbH, Austria since 2005
- Geophysicist, Joanneum Research, Austria 1999-2005
- Research Associate, Department of Geology, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria 1997-1999
Research Interests
All aspects of reservoir characterization and modeling
Dipl.-Ing.
Omidreza Amrollahi
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Omidreza Amrollahi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3024
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2020
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Tehran, Iran 2014-2018
Experience
- University Assistant, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- Master Thesis, OMV and Montanuniversität Leoben 2020
- Summer Internship, Reservoir Engineering, OMV Tunisia 2019
- Summer Internship, Drilling Engineering, NIDC, Iran 2017
- Drilling Optimization Engineer (Part-time), ZDOC, Iran 2017-2018
Research Interests
- Fluid Transport in Porous Media
- Pore Network Modeling
- Digital Rock Physics
- Displacement Processes Using CT Scanning
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
Dipl.-Ing.
Bianca Brandstätter
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Bianca Brandstätter
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3043
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2020-2021
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2013-2020
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Student Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2020-2021
Research Interests
- Fluid Transport in Porous Media
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Investigation of displacement processes via Micro-CT
- Microemulsions
- Microfluidics
Dipl.-Ing.
Boris Jammernegg
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Boris Jammernegg
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3004
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- MSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering - Geothermal Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019-2020
- BSc International Study Program in Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben 2012-2019
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2020
- Student Assistant, Chair of Applied Mathematics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2015-2016
Research Interests
- Subsurface engineering
- Carbon capture storage and utilization
- Investigation of displacement processes via CT scanning
- Hydrogen storage and Power-to-Gas technologies
- Geothermal engineering
- Fluid flow and transport in porous media
Dipl.-Ing.
Jakob Kulich
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Jakob Kulich
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3012
Education
- PhD candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2022
- BSc/MSc Applied Geosciences/Applied Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2013-2019
Experience
- Geophysicist, Geological Survey of Austria since 2019
- Research Associate, Chair of Applied Geophysics, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019
Research Interests
- Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
- Geothermal Energy Recovery and Utilization
- Underground Thermal Energy Storage
Karsh.A
Ali Mirzaalian Dastjerdi
University Assistant
Karsh.A
Ali Mirzaalian Dastjerdi
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402-3041
Education
- PhD candidate Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2017-2020
- BSc Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Tehran (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran 2013-2017
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Member of Control Project Team, Atieh Pardazan Sharif, Iran 2020
- Research Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2020-2021
- Member of the Sharif Upstream Petroleum Research Institute, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2018-2019
- Internship, Production Unit, NIOC, Iran 2017
- Teaching Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2017-2018
Research Interests
- Reactive transport in porous media with a focus at the pore scale
- Interface phenomena focusing on fluid/rock-fluid interactions using molecular and atomistic simulations
- Carbon capture and storage
- Digital Rock Physics
Dipl.-Ing.
Gerald Stiedl
University Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Gerald Stiedl
University Assistant
Reservoir Engineering
Phone: +43 3842 402 -3025
Education
- PhD Candidate, Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- MSc Materials Science, Montanuniversität Leoben 2019-2021
- BSc Materials Science, Montanuniversität Leoben 2014-2019
- Higher Federal Institute for Experimental Chemistry, HBLVA Rosensteingasse, Vienna 2008-2013
Experience
- University Assistant, Chair of Reservoir Engineering, Montanuniversität Leoben since 2021
- Student Assistant, Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben 2018-2021
- Summer Internship, Material and process analysis, BMW Motoren, Steyr, Austria 2017
- Technology, Research & Development, voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace, Kapfenberg, Austria 2017-2018
- Summer Internship, Well Service, RAG Austria AG, Ried i.I., Austria 2016
Research Interests
- Hydrogen storage and mobility
- Power-to-gas technologies
- Investigation of displacement processes via CT scanning
- Fluid transport in porous media
- Carbon capture utilization and storage
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