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Tawfik Elshehabi is an Assistant Professor of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Wyoming, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His roles include serving as Principal Investigator of the Drilling Innovation Group (DIG), Co-PI of the Subsurface Energy Digital Innovation Center (SEDI), and Director of the Drilling and Completions Simulation Facility. He holds a Ph.D. from West Virginia University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Wyoming.
Education: Ph.D. in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering (2017, WVU), M.Sc. (2008, Suez Canal University), and B.Sc. (2003, Suez Canal University).
Research focuses on sustainable drilling fluids, nanoparticle-enhanced formulations, geothermal drilling, AI-driven predictive analytics, and well integrity. Key interests include managed pressure drilling, CO₂ storage, and VR/AR applications in well control training.
Recent articles highlight advancements in nanosilica dispersion, geothermal energy sustainability, and drilling automation. Awards include the Promoting Intellectual Engagement in the First Year Award (2023) and the Don Stinson Outstanding Teacher Award (2019).
Grants include a $2M U.S. DOE project on CO₂ injection processes and a $407K initiative for eco-cement testing equipment. He advises over 20 graduate and undergraduate researchers, emphasizing student success and industry collaboration.
Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in drilling engineering, well control, and ethics, with contributions to open educational resources and active learning initiatives.
