SPE and SPWLA Award Several MPGE Professors

In May, several MPGE professors were recognized for their outstanding work and service by two respected organizations – The Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts. SPE Midcontinent Section recognized members who contributed exceptional service and leadership within SPE, as well as making significant professional contributions within their technical […]

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MPGE Emeritus Professors Make Impact

Two MPGE Emeritus professors have made contributions to the petroleum engineering industry this year. Emeritus professor, Dr. Djebbar Tiab, has signed a multi-year contract with the Algerian national oil company, Sonatrach, to assist with the establishment of educational/training programs in basic and advanced petroleum engineering. He is also assisting the Algerian Petroleum Institute (API) to establish, in association with a U.S. […]

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MPGE Welcomed Visiting Delegates from China University of Petroleum

A group of professors and officials from China University of Petroleum (East China) visited MPGE on Feb. 25. The visiting delegates included Prof. Chengyan Lin (Dean of School of Geoscience), Prof. Baojing Sun (Dean of School of Petroleum Engineering), Ms. Xiaomei Wang (Director of Department of Collaboration and Development), Prof. Kai Zhang (Director of Office […]

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MPGE Professors on Conference Organizing Committee

Dr. Salehi and Dr. Teodoriu are part of the organizing committee for the 2018 Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Conference (OMAE). The conference will be held by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in Madrid, Spain on June 17-22, 2018. The conference is one of the biggest ASME conferences with more than 2,000 participants. Several […]

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New Learning Tools Donated to Program

Christmas has arrived early for Dr. Teodoriu. Through the use of the professional networking site, LinkedIn, Dr. Teodoriu was able to create strong professional connections and reap the benefits that come from utilizing this platform. After meeting and exchanging information on LinkedIn, Dr. Teodoriu and Premiere, Inc. established a common ground in the products offered […]

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Dr. Ghassemi Appointed to Scientific Advisory Committee in France

The LabEx G-EAU-THERMIE PROFONDE is a research program on deep geothermal energy founded by the French Ministry of Research and Education in the framework of the “Laboratories of Excellence” initiative. Since 2012, the LabEx G-EAU-THERMIE PROFONDE is an industry/university joint project headed by the University of Strasbourg. The project aims to develop knowledge in the […]

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