Geir Hareland

Geir Hareland, Ph.D. is a Professor and Continental Resources Chair in Petroleum Engineering at Oklahoma State University's Chemical Engineering department within the College of Engineering. His expertise includes drilling optimization, rock mechanics, well completions, and geothermal drilling systems. He holds a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University (1991), an M.Sc. from the University of Tulsa (1985), and a B.Sc. from the University of Minnesota (1981).

Dr. Hareland's research focuses on optimizing drilling and completion processes to enhance oil/gas well profitability. Key areas include drill bit modeling, drilling fluid hydraulics, wellbore integrity, and geothermal drilling efficiency. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in unconventional reservoirs and hard rock formations.

Recent publications emphasize nanoparticle-enhanced cements, real-time drilling optimization systems, and geothermal drilling advancements. His grants include projects funded by the DOE and industry partners, focusing on wellbore integrity and drilling cost reduction. He teaches advanced courses like Drilling Modeling and Simulation and Well Design Analysis.

Dr. Hareland leads research teams investigating drilling efficiency, cementing technology, and geothermal energy applications. He has advised numerous graduate students and contributes to industry tools like GUI-based drilling optimization software.