• The University of Western Australia (M050), 35 Stirling Highway,

    6009 Perth

    Australia

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Research

My research work made extensive use of NMR pulsed field gradient (PFG) techniques (in particular self-diffusion measurements) to quantify emulsions droplet size distributions, which also included the development of new NMR techniques for rapid emulsion droplet sizing. Extensive use of NMR relaxometry techniques is also part of my research experience, these are required to differentiate oil and water in emulsions. Beyond emulsions, my research has included the application of NMR imaging, diffusion and relaxometry measurements to study heavy hydrocarbon freezeout and reservoir formation.

Current projects

Experimental Studies of EGR/EOR from Tight Carbonates and Tight Formations

Future research

My research to date has focused on macro emulsions. My future research interest involves the application of inexpensive low field NMR to characterise micro emulsions with the focus on, but not limited to enhanced oil recovery applications.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Education/Academic qualification

Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, The Applications of Bench-top Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Characterising Oil Field Emulsions, The University of Western Australia

Aug 2012Mar 2018

Award Date: 16 Mar 2018

Engineering, Bachelor Degree (Hons), Experimental Study of Sloshing Impacts due to Roll Motions, The University of Western Australia

Mar 2008Dec 2011

Award Date: 3 Apr 2012

Industry keywords

  • Energy
  • Environmental

Research expertise keywords

  • Emulsion formation and stabilisation in oil/water systems
  • NMR spectroscopy
  • NMR and MRI
  • Emulsions
  • Oil and gas
  • Porous media
  • Enhanced gas recovery by CO2 injection
  • Enhanced oil recovery

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