About
Dr. Robello Samuel is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, concurrently holding this position for over 12 years while serving as a Technology Fellow at Halliburton. With 43 years of multi-disciplinary experience in oil/gas drilling operations, he specializes in drilling engineering innovations and well design.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Tulsa
- M.S. in Petroleum Engineering, University of Tulsa
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (Madras)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Madurai
Research Focus: Dr. Samuel's work spans drilling optimization, wellbore mechanics, torque-drag modeling, vibration analysis, geothermal well design, and AI applications in drilling engineering. His research integrates field experience with computational methods to solve complex drilling challenges.
Publications: His extensive publication record (150+ papers/books) focuses on drilling mechanics, well design innovations, and predictive modeling. Recent works emphasize machine learning applications, real-time drilling optimization, and sustainable energy solutions like geothermal well engineering.
Awards & Honors:
- SPE International Drilling Engineering Award
- SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2014)
- SPE Honorary Member Award
- AIME Honorary Member Award
- Gulf Coast SPE Drilling Engineering Award (2013)
- SPE Distinguished Member
Professional Leadership: Serves on editorial boards for SPE Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA), Ocean Energy Safety Institute, and SPE Research & Development Advisory Board. Regularly delivers keynote addresses at major energy conferences worldwide.
