Greater Houston
· 13+ years of experience developing oilfield chemical technologies, including mineral scale control, corrosion inhibition, sour gas management, and oxygen scavengers · Proven success leading development of new production chemicals (patents filed) for scale inhibition, H2S scavenging, and oxygen control · Extensive expertise in brine chemistry, gas hydrates, organic (paraffin/asphaltene) and inorganic scale formation and mitigation, squeeze treatments, and combined scale/corrosion solutions · Strong knowledge of sour gas treatment, iron sulfide management, and oxygen scavenging technologies in upstream systems · Led multiple projects involving qualification and deployment of scale inhibitors and combination products for both offshore and onshore assets · Hands-on experience with production chemical application and qualification processes, including SureFlow certification, capillary string qualification, and gas lift compatibility · Proficient in industry-standard simulation tools: ScaleSoftPitzer, Squeeze 10, Place It, and OLI ScaleChem (three-phase modeling) · Committed to QHSE excellence, consistently operating in compliance with safety standards and achieving Goal Zero targets · Authored and co-authored 50+ technical publications, patents, and conference presentations at national and international levels
• Developed innovative chemical technologies focused on managing H2S, combined H2S/scale issues, and dissolved oxygen in oilfield systems • Designed and executed laboratory and field experiments, including chemical formulation and optimization • Evaluated chemical product performance and troubleshot production-related chemical issues in oilfield operations • Analyzed experimental and field data, delivering clear insights through technical reports and stakeholder presentations • Traveled to field locations to implement solutions and provide onsite technical support and service
• Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for scale inhibitors (SI), combined scale/corrosion inhibitor (SICI) products, and integrated scale–corrosion–FeS (triple combination) solutions • Recognized expert in thermodynamic modeling and prediction of scale formation in multiphase production systems • Led and managed multiple projects involving chemical selection and deployment (SI, CI, paraffin inhibitors, oxygen scavengers, and FeS dissolvers) for both onshore and offshore assets • Advanced user of OLI Studio: ScaleChem for multiphase mineral scale prediction and production chemistry modeling
* Worked under safe manner following company’s QHSE regulation and achieved goal zero * Designed and developed anoxic FeS scale formation testing set-up, SOP and tested various chemical for field application * Identified two new chemistries for field trial for FeS scale control * Served as subject matter expert for scale inhibitor/dispersant product line * Managed more than 20 scale projects (technical service request for product selection and dosage recommendation)
• Designed and developed various instrumentation and methodology for corrosion and mineral scaling testing apparatuses including high temperature high pressure dynamic flow reactor (upto 250°C and 24,000 psia) and laser light scattering method • Discovered kinetic effect of pressure on mineral (BaSO4, CaSO4 and CaCO3) scaling and formulated a nucleation model that can be used to assess mineral scaling risk up to ultra-high pressure level • Identified a novel chemical that can simultaneously prevent corrosion as well as metal sulfides (FeS, ZnS and PbS) scaling • Assessed inhibition efficiencies of various scale inhibitors (polymeric, phosphonates, sulfonates and other functionalities) for CaCO3, CaSO4 and BaSO4 scale control • Evaluated the compatibility issues of scale/corrosion inhibitors and brine chemistries [such as; pH, T, P, TDS and metal ions (Fe2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Pb2+ etc.)] under anoxic and oxic conditions • Formulated inhibitors dose needed to control mineral scaling (Scaling Risk calculator) • Evaluated the compatibility issues of scale/corrosion inhibitors and brine chemistries [pH, T, P, TDS and metal ions (Fe2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Pb2+ etc.)] under anoxic and oxic conditions • Investigator of an industrial consulting project: Scale (anhydrite) prevention and treatment for Chevron’s steamflood pilot trials.
Identified a novel chemical that can simultaneously prevent corrosion as well as metal sulfides (FeS, ZnS and PbS) scaling. Discovered the effect of pressure on mineral scaling kinetics and formulated a nucleation model that can be used to assess mineral scaling related flow assurance problem up to ultra-high-pressure level. Developed instrumentation and methodology for mineral scales testing apparatuses (HTHP dynamic flow loop, up to 250°C and 24,000 psia and laser light scattering method). Assessed inhibition efficiencies of various scale inhibitors (polymeric, phosphonates, sulfonates and other functionalities) for CaCO3, CaSO4 and BaSO4 scale control. Formulated inhibitors dose needed to control mineral scaling (Scaling Risk calculator). Evaluated the compatibility issues of scale/corrosion inhibitors and brine chemistries [such as; pH, T, P, TDS and metal ions (Fe2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Pb2+ etc.)] under anoxic and oxic conditions.
• Invented new technique of remediation of heavy metals (including As, Cr(VI)) from waste water by utilizing the redox and adsorptive properties of colloidal mineral (Fe/Al/Ti) oxides • Designed and implemented high pressure and temperature experimental techniques for the catalytic synthesis of ammonia from nitrite and nitrate in the presence of Mo(VI)-sorbed FeS/FeS2 under anoxic conditions • Customized novel in-situ FTIR techniques as well as performed molecular modeling (such as density functional calculations) to study Fe-oxides dissolution and CO2 adsorption onto Fe/Al-oxides
Synthesis and evaluation of iron oxides/sulfide minerals for CO2 Sequestration via mineralization. Synthesis and evaluation of catalytic property of iron sulfides/Mo(VI)-sorbed FeS/FeS2 under hydrothermal vent condition in a strictly anoxic environment. Invented new technique for the remediation of heavy metals (including arsenic and hexavalent chromium) by utilizing the redox and adsorptive properties of colloidal mineral (Fe/Al/Ti) oxides. Customized novel in-situ FTIR techniques as well as performed quantum mechanical modeling (such as density functional calculations) to study Fe-oxides dissolution and CO2 adsorption onto Fe/Al-oxides.
Taught as a "Lab Instructor" in physical chemistry and instrumental analysis lab (Senior level students) Taught as a "Lab Instructor" in general chemistry lab (Freshman level students)