Speakers

Dr. Al Shalabi is an Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He holds a Ph.D. degree in petroleum engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in USA. His research interests are focused on enhanced oil recovery (EOR), geological gas storage, and reservoir simulation and modeling. Dr. Al Shalabi has co-authored more than 170 scientific papers. Moreover, he is an associate editor for both SPE Journal and Journal of Geoenergy Science and Engineering. He serves as a reviewer for several international journals. In addition, he has served the SPE society through organizing different events and participating in different roles including program chair/co-chair, steering committee member, technical committee member, moderator, session chair/co-chair, and judge. He achieved a number of educational and research awards including 2023 SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty for MENA Region, 2022 SPE International Giovanni Paccaloni Young Professional Service Award, and 2021 SPE Regional Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award for MENA. Dr. Al Shalabi is a registered professional engineer in Texas, USA. He is an ABET program evaluator, an SPE Certified Petroleum Engineer (SPEC), a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), and a professional SPE member since 2006.