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Md Motiur Rahman is an Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he has been employed since January 2010. Prior to this, he held academic positions at The University of Adelaide (Senior Lecturer, 2008-2010) and UAE University (Assistant to Associate Professor, 2004-2008). He brings extensive expertise in well stimulation techniques, unconventional resource recovery, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods, with 7 years of industry experience in oil/gas and geothermal energy.
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (2002) – The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology (1994) – The University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering (1993) – The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering (1990) – The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Bachelor of Technology in Mining Engineering (1985) – Banaras Hindu University, India
Rahman's research focuses on well stimulation via hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing, and matrix acidizing, with applications in unconventional resources and enhanced/improved oil and gas recovery. His work integrates advanced technologies such as hybrid smartwater-nanopolymer systems, electrokinetic-driven fluids, and molecular simulations to optimize recovery efficiency in carbonate and tight gas reservoirs. Recent projects include ADNOC-funded initiatives on smartwater flooding and KU-KFUPM collaborations on rock/fluid interactions at nano-to millimeter scales.
The 15 most recent publications highlight his leadership in hydraulic fracturing design, nanotechnology integration for EOR, and modeling of multilayer reservoir dynamics. Key themes include fracture propagation, wettability alteration, interfacial tension mechanisms, and sustainable water management in Middle Eastern tight gas fields.
- R&D Research Top Ideas Award by ADNOC Oil & Gas Sub Committees, February 2014
- R&D Lantern Faculty Award by ADNOC Oil & Gas Sub Committees, February 2012
Rahman has advised graduate students including MSc and PhD candidates. He has secured significant research funding, including ADNOC's US$1.99M project on smartwater flooding (Co-Investigator), CIRA's US$750,000 grant on hybrid EOR techniques (Principal Investigator), and collaborative KU-KFUPM funding (AED 1.5M, Co-Investigator).
His research is conducted within Khalifa University's academic framework, supported by collaborations with institutions like ADNOC, SPE, and international universities. He actively explores hybrid EOR technologies and fracture mechanics, contributing to industry standards through over 90 publications and technical innovations.
