Ralph E. Flori

Dr. Ralph E. Flori is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Recognized as the Dean's Educator (2018), he bridges petroleum engineering, geological research, and educational technology innovation.

He earned all his degrees (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, graduating in 1979, 1981, and 1987 respectively. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to engineering education and applied research.

• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) via low-salinity water flooding and thermal methods
• Reservoir Wettability analysis using SEM-BSE and contact angle measurements
• Educational Software Development, notably the BEST Dynamics system
• Geomechanics for wellbore stability in complex formations
• Machine Learning applications in petroleum engineering

His 152+ scholarly works focus on unconventional reservoirs, with case studies in Kuwaiti carbonate and Southern Iraq formations. Recent publications address smart waterflooding, CO2-EOR coupling, and drilling risk mitigation via data-driven analytics.

Scientific awards include the Dean's Educator (2018) for his contributions to curriculum innovation. He leads the development of multimedia-based engineering education tools and has mentored curriculum improvements for statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials courses.