Welcome to my website, which includes my research blog and a list of my publications.

I am a petroleum engineer specializing in geomechanics. My main focuses are well integrity and drilling engineering but I have touched on many topics throughout my research career. I hope to make unique and lasting contributions to a sustainable utilization of our energy resources.

Academic history

2020–: Postdoctoral Scholar, Penn State University

At the EMS Energy Institute, I am involved in several research projects in the areas of well integrity, well cementing, lost circulation, and geothermal energy. My research currently is focused on topics such as the application of reinforcement learning for well integrity, the application of machine learning for cement failure, and developing new cement/grouts for different subsurface applications.

2016–2020: PhD student, Penn State University

During my PhD, I investigated the susceptibility of leakage in wells with compromised integrity. I used finite element analysis to model the cement sheath based on interpretation of cement evaluation tools. I also continued studying the application of shape memory polymers in the oil and gas industry. Furthermore, I served as a teaching assistant in multiple courses.

2014–2016: Master’s student, Louisiana State University

I completed my Master’s in hydraulic fracturing, studying the application of shape memory polymers to enhance fracture conductivity.