Omer Inanc Tureyen

Prof. Dr. Omer Inanc Tureyen is a Professor in the Department of Mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). His research focuses on geothermal reservoirs, reservoir engineering, and sustainable energy systems, with particular expertise in carbon dioxide management and well testing. He has held academic positions at ITU since 1998, including Assistant Professor (2005–2013) and Associate Professor (2013–present).

Education:

• PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University (2000–2005)
• MSc in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, ITU (1997–2000)
• BSc in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, ITU (1993–1997)

Research Interests:

Prof. Tureyen’s work addresses challenges in geothermal energy extraction, reservoir sustainability, and CO2 containment in geothermal systems. He develops lumped-parameter models and transient analysis methodologies to optimize production and reinjection strategies. His research bridges theoretical approaches with practical applications in low-temperature geothermal systems, wellbore heat transfer, and multi-well interference analysis.

Projects & Grants:

• Executive of the TUBITAK-funded Modeling of Carbon Dioxide-Containing Geothermal Reservoirs in Türkiye (2013–2015)
• Researcher on multiple industry and government-funded projects, including geothermal field performance studies and underground gas storage design

Advising & Collaboration:

He has advised over 20 graduate theses, focusing on topics like CO2 inventory management, well placement optimization, and thermal front dynamics. Collaborates with institutions such as Stanford University and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Serves as a Magazine Editor for Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering.

Labs & Teams:

His work is conducted within ITU’s Energy Institute and Department of Mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, with contributions to geothermal field simulations and reservoir modeling initiatives.