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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Port Harcourt include Sandra Ezeani, ABDULGANIYU SALAKO, Ekwevugbe Omugbe, PhD, Richmond Ideozu, Dr. Richmond U. Ideozu, and Dr.Ololade Adebiyi, Ph.D.

Sandra Ezeani

Port Harcourt
Dr.
Education

University of Leeds

Msc, Civil and Environmental Engineering / December, 2010

Leeds

University of Port Harcourt

Ph.D, Environment and Sustainable Development / June, 2020

Port Harcourt
Research Expertise
Renewable energy , Climate change and Environmental Sustainability
Flood and Erosion Control
About
Sandra Ezeani is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She holds a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Leeds, which she obtained in 2010. She then went on to earn her Ph.D in Environment and Sustainable Development from the University of Port Harcourt in 2020. With her strong academic background, Sandra has been able to establish herself as a successful lecturer at the Uptonville Oil and Gas Institute. Her expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering has allowed her to educate and train aspiring engineers and professionals in the oil and gas industry. Sandra is passionate about environmental sustainability and is always seeking ways to incorporate it into her teaching and research. She has published several articles and papers on the topic and continues to actively contribute to the field through her work. Through her education and experience, Sandra has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of civil and environmental engineering and is constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate in the field. She is a dedicated and driven individual who is committed to making a positive impact in her industry and beyond.

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ABDULGANIYU SALAKO

Kingwood, Texas, United States of America
Ph.D. candidate in Applied Geology with specialization in Geomechanics
Education

Atlantic International University

PhD, Geomechanics / April, 2024 (anticipated)

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

EMBA, Business Administration and Management / May, 2021

DC, Washington, United States of America

University of Port Harcourt

MSc, Geology / May, 2005

Port Harcourt

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Computer Science / March, 2002

Jos

University of Ibadan

BSc, Geology / May, 2000

Ibadan
Experience

DIX TOWERS CONSULTING

Geoscience Technical Director / November, 2022Present

Effectively communicate, direct and coordinate with team members to ensure high quality deliverability of products for optimal development planning of all clients’ reservoirs, deliver high quality geological analysis and interpretation of Clients’ development operations; in line with approved overall technical strategy and goals, while maintaining high professional standards. Establish long- and short-term goals for the team, aligned with the vision of the company. Lead the implementation of approved Company policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the subsurface work programs in line with Company’s and International standards. Provide mentoring and technical assistance to junior staff, young professionals & specialist.

FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company

Lead Development Geologist / August, 2017October, 2022

Provide senior-level technical leadership regarding asset exploration & development focusing on planning, supervision, and coordination of all activities in OML 83 & 85 to meet functional objectives, prospect generation and maturation in the operated Assets. Deliver sound G&G interpretation as team lead of subsurface team, driving geological reservoir studies, identification, and maturation of drilling opportunities for maximizing the asset value according to corporate strategic objectives. Monitor competitive activities, assess farm-in/farmout prospects, support Lease Sale strategies, prepare specifications for bid evaluation, and recommendation of final award and contracts. Identify and drive growth opportunities in operated assets across the full lifecycle of the field, work to increase asset value and revenues, add new reserves, mitigate risks, reduce the decline, and optimize production within producing assets.

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited ExxonMobil

Senior Operations Geologist / July, 2013August, 2017

Instrumental in achievement of exploration & development well objectives for actualisation of field development plans across ten operated shallow and Deepwater fields. Collaborated with other technical professionals in multi-disciplinary projects, ensured compliance with company policies, including HSE, generated integrated pore pressure prediction (IP3), Geomechanical analysis for drillwell planning and monitoring, 2D pressure mapping, velocity and offset well data analysis for well design. Developed offset well and velocity-based pre-drill pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction profiles, planned deep water wells to enhance opportunity generation and safety to strengthen business-critical operations. Supervised 80+ successful wells in both shallow and deep offshore drilling environments to increase company’s total liquid production.

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited ExxonMobil

Asset Level Team Lead, Yoho Field / August, 2010July, 2011

Effectively optimized mature asset value through detailed data analysis and integration that helped to accelerate the production of three additional stacked oil and gas reservoirs. Strategically planned and packaged infill drill well opportunities and redrilled potentials to enhance field-wide production. Work resulted in an incremental 18kbd cumulative production from the field. • Collated, quality controlled and analyzed available geophysical data, integrating available wells, geological and engineering data to provide reliable assessment and representation of the subsurface structures and reservoirs within the field • Co-ordinated technical evaluations; managed outsourced projects as required and provided quality assurance on geosciences issues.

ExxonMobil Production Company (EMPC), Houston, Texas.

Project Geologist / July, 2009August, 2010

Generated high quality drillable opportunities in siliciclastic & carbonate reservoirs to increase oil production from Coyanosa and Pyote fields in South Texas. Evaluation involved 3-D seismic data interpretation and application of sequence stratigraphic principles to solving production problems in a carbonate reservoir. Conducted rock physics modelling, reservoir quality delineation, structural & stratigraphic interpretations to assess trap resize, hydrocarbon column height distributions and in-place resources. Designed a PETREL model to capture reservoir property heterogeneity for well placement & delivered insights that resolved production challenges with underperforming wells. Additional infill opportunities were identified for drilling. Detailed subsurface evaluation conducted included: • Generation of geologic deliverables from models viz; structural and reservoir correlation, Top sands Maps, 3D Static Reservoir Modelling,

ExxonMobil Exploration Company (EMEC), Houston, Texas.

Prospect Geologist / August, 2008July, 2009

Developed ideas, created plans, and organized project as a specialized study to explore and improve prospect generation with adequate reservoir characterization to realize corporate objectives. Carried out Seismic interpretation, geophysical analyses and modelling to inform quantitative reservoir model conditioning. Integrated well rock physics property and generated seismic attributes from pre-stack inversion to generate seismically-driven reservoir property distribution maps, with detailed structural and stratigraphic interpretation to generate opportunities in the South China sea. Leveraged interdisciplinary data to build a regional integrated earth model to improve hydrocarbon resource assessment with optimize structural & stratigraphic interpretations. Re-constructed faulted reservoir architecture and defined trap-size for opportunity generation, well planning and optimization for asset evaluation, assessment, and exploitation.

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited ExxonMobil

Paraphysicist / August, 2007July, 2008

Supported the Operations Technical Geoscience group through technical oversight & routine petrophysical analysis Deepened understanding of subsurface within MPN licensed fields by partnering with diverse geoscience and engineering disciplines in the design, acquisition, quality control and interpretation of geoscience data. • Conducted comprehensive petrophysical studies and analyses by integrating logging tool responses, rock, fluid, and production data. • Interpreted log and core data and determining key geologic data to gather at various well locations and data acquisition planning. • Participated in contracting activities related to log acquisitions, tools, and reservoir field testing. Defined scope of special test required, prepared specifications, evaluated bids and recommended final award and contract features, as assigned. • Demonstrated accountability for

Total Energies Nigeria Unlimited (TENU)

Geologic Modeler & Application Support Geoscientist / January, 2005August, 2007

Integrated expertise in geophysics, petrophysics and geology to provide direction and support for developmental projects including regional mapping, generation of prospects and detailed field development plan. Developed predictive petrophysical property correlations for static and dynamic reservoir models to drive development planning. Key contributions to risk analysis of field development options and assets evaluation for acquisition or disposal. Participated in portfolio characterization, ranking and capital allocation decisions for business growth. • Key contributions to cross-discipline business improvement initiatives that added value through the innovative application of subsurface data modelling technologies. • Mentored staff by facilitating training on modelling best practices & use of PETREL software application.

Laser Engineering & Resources Consultants

Reservoir Geologist Team Lead / Coordinator / March, 2004January, 2005

Applied advanced static reservoir modelling techniques to a wide range of reservoirs and integrated reservoir challenges to better manage project scope. Coordinated Research & Development and multi-disciplinary geoscience teams and petroleum engineers to provide necessary direction and support for developmental projects. • Directed the integration of field studies into operations to support client’s enhanced HC exploitation. • Directed the qualitative interpretation and integration of sub-surface and/or production geology data. • Guided junior-level geoscientists in the proper application and/or integration of geologic and engineering data into geoscience deliverables.

University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Geophysics Graduate Assistant Lecturer / March, 2003November, 2004

I taught Physical Geology laboratory to undergraduate students. I taught them how to interpret stratigraphy record, geologic structures and reconstruct the depositional environment. I taught them how to apply geologic principles to interpret rock record as well as taught them the economic significance of rocks and minerals as sources of raw materials for industries. Here, I taught geophysics laboratory to undergraduate and graduate students. I taught them how to interpret seismic data, generate and plot maps, cross-sections, interpret rock deformation episodes through the identification of faults and folds, and interpretation of rock strikes and dip values.

Research Expertise
Subsurface Characterization and modeling
About
Certified geoscientist with 20+ years of direct experience spanning reservoir studies, geologic modelling, drilling, geomechanics, and production operations in onshore and offshore environments. Steer prospect generation, field and formation evaluation, drill well planning and monitoring to drive business growth. Experience in mature field development, integrated seismic interpretation and technical problem solving that ensures reserves add & company-wide success through industry leading exploration, development, and production operation techniques.

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Ekwevugbe Omugbe, PhD

Owerri
Lecturer II, Physics department at University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo
Education

Federal University of Petroleum Resource Effurun

PhD, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics / September, 2023

Effurun

University of Benin

Msc, Electronics / September, 2014

Benin City

University of Port Harcourt

Bsc, Physics with Electronics / July, 2010

Port Harcourt
Research Expertise
General Physics
Quantum mechanics
Particle Physics
Mathematical Physics
Material Physics
About
Dr. Ekwevugbe Omugbe is a highly accomplished physicist with a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the Federal University of Petroleum Resource Effurun. He also holds a Master of Science in Electronics from the University of Benin and a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Electronics from the University of Port Harcourt. With over 5 years of teaching experience, Dr. Omugbe has worked as a Lecturer II at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, as well as an Assistant Lecturer at Nigeria Maritime University and a Lecturer at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe. He has a strong passion for teaching and has been recognized for his excellent teaching skills and ability to engage students. Dr. Omugbe's research interests include theoretical and mathematical physics, as well as Condensed matter physics and theoretical particle Physics. He has published several papers in reputable journals and has presented his research at various national and international conferences. Aside from his academic pursuits, Dr. Omugbe is also actively involved in community service and outreach programs, using his knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in society. He is a dedicated and passionate scientist, always seeking to expand his knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the field of physics.

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