Instructor :
Emad W. Al Shalabi
emad.walshalabi@ku.ac.ae
Start date
01/06/2026
End date
31/07/2026

This program aids in shortlisting polymer-low salinity water formulations for UAE carbonate reservoirs. Determining polymer rheology and viscosity as a function of polymer concentration, polymer MW, and low salinity water composition is expected. This is further supported by microfluidic experiments on the role of viscoelasticity in mobilization of residual oil saturations.

 

Hosted by
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department
Expected Student Major
Petroleum Engineering
Duration of the Program
8 weeks
Student Level
Junior/Senior
Eligible for Accommodation
No
Number of positions
2
Expected outcome from the Student's work

Students are expected to run polymer rheological tests for different water compositions and support their results with microfluidic experiments.

 

Terms & conditions

Interest in experimental work and previous experience are preferred.

Data confidentiality is a must.