معرفی
Dr. Lateef Akanji is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, where he has been contributing since 2014. He previously served as Lecturer and Head of the Petroleum Technology Research Group at the University of Salford, Assistant Professor at King Saud University, and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Leoben. His academic journey includes a PhD from Imperial College London and degrees from the University of Ibadan.
- University: University of Aberdeen
- School: School of Engineering
- Position: Senior Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering
- Email: l.akanji@abdn.ac.uk
Education:
- PhD, Petroleum Engineering, Imperial College London
- M.Sc., Petroleum Engineering, University of Ibadan
- B.Sc. (Honours), Petroleum Engineering, University of Ibadan
- DIC (Diploma of Imperial College)
Research Interests:
Dr. Akanji's research centers on multiphase flow in porous and permeable media, with applications in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in clastic, carbonate, and unconventional shale reservoirs. His work integrates theoretical, experimental, and computational fluid dynamics, utilizing platforms like Python, C++, and Fortran. He is pioneering the application of artificial intelligence in petroleum engineering, particularly in EOR screening and production optimization. His research includes pore-scale modeling, gas-lift systems, and nuclear reactor flow dynamics.
Publication Trends:
His recent publications (2025–2021) reflect a strong focus on fluid displacement in porous media, shale reservoir characterization, AI applications in energy, and nuclear safety. Notable themes include computational modeling of multiphase flow, biosurfactant EOR, and advanced numerical methods for reservoir simulation.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Chartered Petroleum Engineer
- European Engineer (Eur Ing)
- Member of the Energy Institute (MEI)
Advising and Grants:
Dr. Akanji supervises numerous PhD students in areas such as AI-based production optimization, permeability upscaling, and biosurfactant EOR. He leads research funded by PTDF, TETFUND, Sonangol, and Elphinstone, focusing on high-pressure high-temperature flow loops, gas-lift pilot rigs, and neuro-fuzzy screening systems. His collaborative projects involve institutions in the UK, Austria, and Australia.
Laboratories and Research Platforms:
He contributes to the development of the Complex System Modelling Platform (CSMP++), a C++-based API for simulating multi-physics flow in porous systems, co-developed with ETH Zurich and Montanuniversität Leoben. He also leads a technology innovation platform for EOR, including experimental rigs for biosurfactant screening and gas-lift stability testing.
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