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Morteza Dejam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Wyoming, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member in the School of Computing and the Hydrologic Science Interdisciplinary Program. His research focuses on fluid flow in porous media, carbon sequestration, geothermal energy, nanoporous media, and reservoir engineering.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (University of Calgary, 2016)
- M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Sharif University of Technology, 2009)
- B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering (Petroleum University of Technology, 2007)
Research Interests:
- Transport phenomena in porous media
- Geological storage of CO₂ and hydrogen
- Phase behavior of confined fluids
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
- Shale geomechanics and geothermal energy
Recent Article Trends: Dr. Dejam’s work emphasizes experimental and theoretical studies on CO₂ storage, shale reservoir mechanics, and nanoporous fluid behavior. His research bridges subsurface energy applications with environmental sustainability.
Awards:
- Samuel D. Hakes Award (2024)
- Energy & Fuels Excellence (2023)
- Presidential Scholarly Achievement (2022)
- Multiple teaching and review awards (2017–2021)
Advising & Grants: He advises graduate students through courses like PETE 5960 (Thesis Research) and PETE 5980 (Dissertation Research). His grants support interdisciplinary projects in geothermal energy and CO₂ sequestration.
Labs: Leads the Phase Behavior of Nanoconfined Fluids Lab and Reservoir Description and Dynamics Lab.
