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Ganesh Thakur is a Distinguished Professor of Petroleum Engineering and Director of Energy Industry Partnerships at the University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering. He leads initiatives in integrated reservoir management, CO2-EOR, waterflooding, and CCUS technologies, positioning UH as a leading energy university.
Education:
- PhD in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
- MS in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
- MA in Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University
- MBA, Houston Baptist University
- BS (Honors) in Petroleum Engineering, IIT (ISM)
Research Interests: Dr. Thakur specializes in multi-disciplinary approaches to oil and gas recovery, including CO2-EOR, waterflooding, integrated reservoir management for conventional and unconventional reservoirs, and CCUS. His work integrates machine learning, advanced PVT research, and field-scale optimization.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
- Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)
- Recipient of the $3 million Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) Grant
- SPE International President (2012)
- Chevron Corp. Fellows Award
- Multiple Distinguished Alumni Awards
Advising & Grants: Dr. Thakur advises current students Anandhan M. Selveindran and Zeinab Noor. His GURI grant supports cutting-edge research in CCUS and EOR, aiming to elevate Texas universities’ global standing in energy innovation.
Labs & Teams: Dr. Thakur leads the Energy Industry Partnerships (EiP) team, fostering collaboration between academia and industry through multidisciplinary projects focused on sustainable energy solutions.
