Industry Engagement

In my current role (2023–present), I work closely with Avatar Innovations. Since joining, I have collaborated with more than 20 teams of experts from across Canada and the U.S., representing diverse companies and sectors within the energy industry. Several of these teams have since evolved into successful startup companies. This experience has significantly expanded my professional network and deepened my understanding of current industry challenges. It has also provided me with valuable opportunities to engage with companies and individuals, discuss real-world problems, and contribute to developing practical solutions.

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During my PhD studies (2013–2018), my thesis was a joint project between the Hibernia EOR Laboratory at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador (PRNL) working on Hibernia and White Rose oil fields. The research focused on Carbonated Water Injection (CWI) as an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique for mature offshore fields. Specifically, we investigated the performance of CWI in a light oil reservoir typical of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore operations. A key challenge in these fields—located approximately 310–350 km off the coast—is the limited availability of injection gas for EOR. Our study experimentally compared the effectiveness of water flooding, CWI, and CO₂-WAG processes to address this challenge.

Earlier in my career, as a Project Engineer at the Petroleum Research Center, PUT University (2008–2012), I was responsible for coordinating research proposals, liaising with students and researchers, overseeing laboratory equipment, collecting experimental data, and preparing reports and presentations for industry partners.

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Through these diverse academic and professional experiences, I have developed a strong technical and industrial communication skill set, enabling me to effectively bridge the gap between research and industry application.​​​​​​