• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
• Iraqi Engineers Union (IEU)

• Head of Oil and Gas Engineering Department, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Kerbala 56001, Iraq

• Editorial Board Member of Journal of Petroleum Reserch and Studies JPRS.gov.iq

• Lecturer at College of Petroleum Engineering, AL-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah 64001, Iraq

• Researcher at University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Kerbala 56001, Iraq

• Lecturer at Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Kerbala, Kerbala 56001, Iraq

• Assistant Chief Petroleum Engineer in Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Najaf 54001, Iraq

• Research Advisory Board Member, SRP-Center.iq, Kerbala 56001, Iraq

• 09.2018-Current Senior Petroleum Engineer, Oil Products Distribution Company, Najaf, Iraq

• 09.2019-03.2020         Assistant Professor, petroleum engineering department, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey.

• 12.2020-Current  Adjunct Professor, University of Alayen, Thiqar, Iraq

• 10.2018-Current  Adjunct Professor, University of Karbala, Karbala, Iraq

• 04.2019-Current Research Advisory Board Member, SRP-Center.iq, Karbala, Iraq

• 05.2019-Current  Iraq CMG Training Courses Instructor, Iraq

• 08.2016- 08.2018        Graduate Teaching Assistant, Missouri University of Science & Technology 
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• 08.2013- 08.2016      Graduate Student Scholar, Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq

• 09.2012- 08.2013        Petroleum Engineer, Oil Products Distributio Company, Najaf, Iraq

• 11.2011 –09.2012       Drilling Engineer, Maysan Oil Company, Mayasan, Iraq

PRESENTATIONS GIVEN

SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference                                                  Tulsa, OK, April-2018

SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference                                                  Tulsa, OK, April-2018

SPE Canada Unconventional Resources Conference                               Calgary, March-2018

Missouri University of Science and Technology 3MT Competition    Missouri, December-2017

Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference  Abu Dhabi, UAE, November,2017

SPE Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference                         Kuwait City, Kuwait, October-2017

Carbon Management Technology Conference                                     Houston, Texas, July- 2017

SPE Western Regional Meeting                                                              Bakersfield, California, April-2017

SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium         Saudi Arabia, April- 2017

SERVICES & HONOURS

The Recipient of the College of Engineering and Computing PhD Scholar Missouri S& T, 2018

2nd Place Winner Graduate Research Showcase                                Missouri S& T, Spring2018

Outstanding PhD Student Award in Petroleum Engineering                        Missouri S& T, 2018

Finalist, SPE Mid-Continent Regional Student Paper Competition               Tulsa, OK, 2018

3rd Place Winner in GGPE Student Research Showcase Colloquium          Missouri S& T, 2018

Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing                                                          Elsevier, 2018

Elsevier Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (Reviewer)      Elsevier, 2017-Current

Elsevier Journal of Petroleum Science (Reviewer)                                 Elsevier, 2018-Current

Finalist, 3MT Competition Student                                                                    Missouri S& T, 2017

Finalist, SPE Mid-Continent Regional Student Paper Competition         Richardson, TX, 2017

MST Petrobowl Team Member                                                                         Austin, TX, 2016

MST Petrobowl Team Member                                                                         Denver, CO, 2017

A Certificate from TOTAL Company in Integrated Reservoirs Management       Turkey, 2010

Book

1. August 2020.

Book Title: Fundamentals of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods for Unconventional Oil Reservoirs, Volume 67. Paperback ISBN: 9780128183434.

THESIS

1. September 2018. (PhD)

Title: Integrated Study on the Applicability of CO2-EOR in Unconventional Liquids Rich Reservoirs   

Supervisor: Dr. Mingzhen Wei.

1. November 2016. (MS)

Title: Study on the Applicability of Relative Permeability Modifiers for Water Shut Off Using Numerical Simulation   

Supervisor: Dr. Baojun Bai.

SELECTED PUBLISHED PAPERS

1. Kazem, M. H., Hussein, M. A., Sadeq M. A., Alfarge, D., & Mansour, I. J. (2023). The performance of streamline simulation technique to mimic the waterflooding management process in oil reservoirs, Fuel, Volume 348, 2023, 128556, ISSN 0016-2361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128556.

1. Shakir, A., Abdulhameed, R.F., Hilal, H.A., Alfarge, D. & Aljarah, A. (2023). Factors impacting the performance of polymer-based EOR in oil reservoirs. Chem. Pap. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-023-02824-1.

1. Abdulridha, H.L., Abdulaziz, A.M., Khalil, A.A., Alhussainy, S., Abd Askar, A.S., Dahab, A.A., Alfarge, D. (2023). Study on Uncertainty Analysis for Drilling Engineering Applications: Wellbore Stability Assessments. Arab J Sci Eng 47, 11687–11698 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-06389-7.                                                                                 

1. Al-Yaseri, A., Yekeen, N., Al-Mukainah, H.S., Kakati, A., Alfarge, D., Myers, M. (2022). Rock-Wettability Impact on CO2-Carbonate Rock Interaction and the Attendant Effects on CO2Storage in Carbonate Reservoirs, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Volume 104, 2022,104664,ISSN 1875-5100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2022.104664.

1. Dheyauldeen, A., Alkhafaji, H., Alfarge, D., Elgmati, A., Falih, K. T., Alali, N. (2022). Using Agarwal analytical approach with superposition rate and time solutions to analyze multi and single well systems, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 215, Part B, 2022, 110693, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110693.

1. Dheyauldeen, A., Alkhafaji, H., Mardan, Z.A., Alfarge, D., Al-Fatlawi, O., &Hossain, M. Effect of well scheduling and pattern on project development management in unconventional tight gas reservoirs. (2022). Arab J Geosci 15, 1241 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10500-z.

1. Allawi, R., Al-Jawad, M. & Alfarge, D. New empirical equation to predict the pore pressure in oil reservoirs. (2022). Arab J Geosci 15, 701 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-09961-z.

1. Dheyauldeen, A., Alkhafaji, H., Mardan, Z.A., Alfarge, D., Al-Fatlawi, O., &Hossain, M. (2022). Performance evaluation of analytical methods in linear flow data for hydraulically-fractured gas wells, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 208, Part B, 2022, 109467, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109467.

1. Alfarge, D., Aljarah, A., Wei, M., Bai, B., Alali, N., Al-Shibly, A., Alameedy, U. (2021). Factors Affecting Gel Strength Design for Conformance Control: An Integrated Investigation, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021,108711 ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108711.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2019, January). Evaluating the performance of hydraulic-fractures in unconventional reservoirs using production data: Comprehensive review. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Volume 61, 2019, Pages 133-141, ISSN 1875-5100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.11.002.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Almansour, A. (2018, August). Numerical simulation study to understand the performance of RPM gels in water-shutoff treatments, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2018, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.07.082.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., and Bai, B. (2018). CO2-EOR mechanisms in huff-n-puff operations in shale oil reservoirs based on history matching results, Fuel, Volume 226, 2018, Pages 112-120, ISSN 0016-2361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.04.012.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Alsaba, M. (2018). Lessons learned from IOR pilots in Bakken formation by using numerical simulation, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 171, 2018, Pages 1-15, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.07.025.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., and Bai, B. (2018). Data Analysis for CO2-EOR in Shale-Oil Reservoirs Based on a Laboratory Database. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2017.10.087”.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2018). A Review of Improved-Oil-Recovery Methods in North American Unconventional Reservoirs. SPE JPT (Volume: 70, Issue: 1) Edited by Carpenter, C.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017, July 7). Factors Affecting CO2-EOR in Shale-Oil Reservoirs: Numerical Simulation Study and Pilot Tests. Journal of Energy& Fuel. DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b01623.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017). Numerical Simulation Study on Miscible-EOR Techniques for Improving Oil Recovery in Shale-Oil Reservoirs. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-017-0382-7.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., and Bai, B. 2017. Numerical simulation study of factors affecting relative permeability modification for water-shutoff treatments. Fuel Journal, Volume 207, 2017, Pages 226-239, ISSN 0016-2361, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2017.06.041.

1. Alfarge, , Wei, M., Bai, B., & Alsaba, M. (2018). Miscible Gases Based EOR in Unconventional Liquids Rich Reservoirs: What We Can Learn. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/193748-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Almansour, A. (2018, August). Numerical Simulation Study on the Applicability of Relative Permeability Modifiers for Water-Shutoff in Oil Production Wells. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/192414-MS.
2. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017, April 23). IOR Methods in Unconventional Reservoirs of North America: Comprehensive Review. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/185640-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Almansour, A. (2017, June 1). Optimizing Injector-Producer Spacing for CO2 Injection in Unconventional Reservoirs of North America. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/188002-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Almansour, A. (2017, June 1). Effect of Molecular-Diffusion Mechanism on CO2 Huff-n-Puff Process in Shale-Oil Reservoirs. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/188003-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017). Comparative Study for CO2-EOR and Natural Gases Injection-Techniques for Improving Oil Recovery in Unconventional Oil Reservoirs. Carbon Management Technology Conference. doi:10.7122/485175-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017). Applicability of CO2-EOR in Shale-Oil Reservoirs Using Diagnostic Plots. Carbon Management Technology Conference. doi:10.7122/502143-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2017). Feasibility of CO2-EOR in Shale-Oil Reservoirs: Numerical Simulation Study and Pilot Tests. Carbon Management Technology Conference. doi:10.7122/485111-MS.

1. Alfarge, , Wei, M., Bai, B., & Alsaba, M. (2017). Analysis of IOR Pilots in Bakken Formation by Using Numerical Simulation. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/188633-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B., & Alsaba, M. (2017). Selection Criteria for Miscible-Gases to Enhance Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs of North America. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/187576-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2018). Mechanistic Study for the Applicability of CO2-EOR in Unconventional Liquids Rich Reservoirs. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/190277-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2018). Integrated Investigation of CO2-EOR Mechanisms in Huff-n-Puff Operations Based on History Matching Results. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/190234-MS.

1. Alhuraishawy, A., Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B. (2018). Influencing Factors Analysis in the Combination of Gel Treatment and Low Salinity Water Flooding Using Sensitivity Analysis. Society of Petroleum Engineers. DOI:10.2118/190357-MS.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., & Bai, B., (2017). A Parametric Study to Compare Different Miscible Gases to Enhance Oil Recovery in Unconventional Liquids Rich Reservoirs. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi:10.2118/189785-MS.

PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Comparative analysis between CO2-EOR mechanisms in conventional reservoirs versus shale and tight reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 45–63.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). The effects of nanopore confinement on different enhanced oil recovery methods. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 201–216.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Selection criteria for miscible gases-based EOR in unconventional liquid-rich reservoirs (ULR). Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 165–183.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). The impacts of geomechanics coupling on CO2-EOR. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 217–243.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). CO2-EOR in shale-oil reservoirs based on a laboratory database. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 15–44.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Chemical enhanced oil recovery methods for unconventional reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 141–163.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Comparative and optimization of CO2 and natural gas EOR methods. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 245–265.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Other enhanced oil recovery methods for unconventional reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 185–199.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Introduction to shale and tight oil reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 1–13.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Natural gas-based EOR versus CO2-EOR in shale and tight oil reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 65–85.

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Water injection in unconventional reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 113–

1. Alfarge, D., Wei, M., Bai, B. (2020). Air injection in shale and tight oil reservoirs. Developments in Petroleum Science, 2020, 67, pp. 87–111.

1. Alfarge, D., Aljarah, A. M., & Alali, N. (2024). Insights from Field Applications of Miscible Gases Based EOR for Unconventional Oil Reservoirs: A Review. Unconventional Resources, 100132.

1. Ali, A. A., Alfarge, D., Lafta, A. M., Hasan, M. I., & Rashid, F. L. (2024). Numerical investigation for the effects of surface roughness in counter flow microchannel heat exchanger with different channels geometries. Discover Applied Sciences, 6(9), 459.

1. Khalil, A. A., Adnan, M. S., Asad, M. S., & Alfarge, D. (2024). Decreasing the stick-slip vibration during drilling wells using water and polymer drilling mud modified with NanoSiO2 particles. Kuwait Journal of Science, 51(2), 100178.

1. Adnan, A. R. A., Alexandra, S., Alfarge, D. K., Veronika, Z., Julia, H., & Dmitry, K. (2024, August). Study of the influence of aromatic hydrocarbons on the process of tar oxidation. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 1374, No. 1, p. 012033). IOP Publishing.

Fundamnetal of Petroleum engineering, Univeristy of Warith Al-Anbiyaa , Fall, 2024

English Academic Writing, Univeristy of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Fall, 2020

Petrophysical Properties, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Spring, 2024

English Language I,  University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Fall, 2023

Integrated Reservoir Management I, University of

Kerbala, Fall, 2024

Integrated Reservoir Management II, University of Kerbala, Spring, 2025                   

Oil Production Systems III, Izmir Katip Celebi University

Spring,2020

Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Spring,2020

Rock and Fluid Properties , Izmir Katip Celebi University, Spring,2020

Applied Reservoir Simulation, Missouri S& T, Spring, 2017 and 2018

Advanced Reservoir Simulation , Missouri S& T, Fall, 2016 and 2017

Integrated Reservoir Management, Alayen University, Fall, 2020

Technical English , Alayen University, Fall, 2020

Enhanced Oil Recovery I, University of Kerbala, Fall, 2020

Enhanced Oil Recovery II , University of Kerbala, Spring, 2019-current

Oil Production Systems III, University of Kerbala, Fall, 2018

Reservoir Simulation, University of Kerbala, Spring, 2019-current

Oil Production Systems III , Oil and Gas University - Spring,2020

Applied Reservoir Simulation, Missouri S& T, Spring, 2017 and 2018

Advanced Reservoir Simulation, Missouri S& T, Fall, 2016 and 2017