معرفی
Mustafa Onur is the McMan Professor and Chair of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Tulsa, where he directs the TU Petroleum Reservoir Exploitation Projects (TUPREP). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa and a B.S. from Middle East Technical University. Previously, he held professorships at Istanbul Technical University and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Malaysia), including a Schlumberger Chair position.
Research Focus: Dr. Onur specializes in inverse problem theory, mathematical optimization, and data science applied to reservoir management, geothermal systems, and uncertainty quantification. His work integrates machine learning with traditional reservoir engineering to solve complex problems in energy extraction and carbon sequestration.
Publication Trends (2024-2025): His 15 most recent articles emphasize deep learning-based reservoir surrogates, CO₂ storage optimization, geothermal energy extraction, and constrained production optimization. Key innovations include Embed-to-Control frameworks, physics-driven interwell simulators, and stochastic optimization algorithms for uncertainty management in subsurface systems.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2010 SPE Formation Evaluation Award
- 2014 SPE Distinguished Member
- 2018 SPE Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award
Leadership: As TUPREP director, he leads advanced research in reservoir exploitation, focusing on practical applications of AI and optimization in petroleum and geothermal engineering. He serves as Associate Editor for SPE Journal and Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering.
