Roland T Okwen

Roland T Okwen is a Research Professor and Principal Research Scientist in Reservoir Engineering at the Illinois State Geological Survey, University of Illinois. His work focuses on carbon storage solutions and reservoir characterization.

Research interests center on geological CO₂ sequestration, with expertise in:

• Site evaluation for carbon storage in sandstone formations
• CO₂ injection rate modeling and well design
• Brine extraction techniques for pressure management
• Geological characterization of the Illinois Basin
• Reservoir engineering optimization

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical solutions for carbon capture and storage, emphasizing injection optimization, plume management, and geological feasibility studies using advanced techniques like CT scanning and reservoir simulation.

As part of the Illinois State Geological Survey team, he contributes to large-scale carbon storage projects, including technical reports for the National Energy Technology Laboratory on seal integrity and geological measurements.