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Dr. Abbas Mamudu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, NL A1C 5S7

Canada

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Dr. Abbas Mamudu is an Assistant Professor of Process Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Oil and Gas Engineering from Memorial University, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria. With over a decade of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Mamudu has established himself as a leading researcher and educator in petroleum and process engineering.

His research portfolio includes over 45 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals and international conferences. Dr. Mamudu’s work is distinguished by his integration of machine learning (ML) and physics-informed ML (PIML) into petroleum engineering applications, particularly in predictive modeling, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir management, and production optimization. He has also contributed significantly to the fields of process safety, carbon capture and storage, and energy transition technologies.

Dr. Mamudu has held various leadership roles in academia and industry, including serving as a Quality Control Manager and leading multidisciplinary research teams. He is actively involved in graduate supervision, curriculum development, and academic administration. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

  • Machine Learning and Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) in Petroleum Engineering
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques and Optimization
  • Reservoir Simulation and Production Forecasting
  • Process Safety and Risk Engineering
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
  • Energy Transition and Sustainable Oil and Gas Operations
  • High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Reservoir Systems
  • Fluid Characterization and Core Analysis
  • Reliability Engineering and Process Modeling
  • Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
  • Shah, S., Khan, F., Zendehboudi, S., & Mamudu, A. (2025). A novel framework for dynamic risk analysis of CO2 sequestration in shallow aquifers. Energy, 328 (February), 136318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.136318
  • Zendehboudi, S., Seyyedattar, M., Cata Saady, N. M., Mohammadzadeh, O., Mamudu, A., & Heagle, D. (2025). Exploring the Potential of Offshore Geological CO2 Storage in Canada: A Comprehensive Review and Future Outlook. Energy and Fuels. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c04939.
  • Shah, M. S., Khan, F., Zendehboudi, S., Mamudu, A., & Heagle, D. (2025). A 4IR-Driven operational risk model for CO2 storage in deepwater abandoned hydrocarbon reservoirs. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 244(June 2024), 213425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213425
  • Shah, M. S., Khan, F., Zendehboudi, S., & Mamudu, A. (2024). An integrated model to investigate optimized CO2 utilization and risk mitigation in offshore hydrocarbon reservoirs. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 234(December 2023), 212589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.212589
  • Shah, M.S., Khan, F., Zendehboudi, S., and Mamudu, A. (2023). “A hybrid connectionist enhanced oil recovery model with real-time probabilistic risk assessment”. Geoen. Sci. Eng., 227, 211760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211760
  • Gholamizadeh, K., Zarei, E., Kabir, S., Mamudu, A., Aala, Y., and Mohammadfam, I. (2023). “A Knowledge-Driven Model to Assess Inherent Safety in Process Infrastructure”. Safety 2023, 9(2), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety9020037
  • Elfeghe, S., Sheng, Q., Mamudu A., James, L, A., and Zhang, Y. (2022). “Recovery of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using G-26 and MTS9570 Resins with Sulfonic/Phosphonic Functional Groups”. Minerals 2022, 12, 1312. https://doi.org/10.3390/ min1210131
  • Mamudu, A., Khan, F., Zendehboudi, S., & Adedigba, S. (2022). “Logic-based data-driven operational risk model for augmented downhole petroleum production systems”. Computers and Chemical Engineering, 165(January), 107914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2022.107914
  • Adumene, S., Khan, F., Adedigba, S., Mamudu, A., & Rosli, M. I. (2022). “Offshore oil and gas development in remote harsh environments: engineering challenges and research opportunities”. Safety in Extreme Environments, 0123456789. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42797-022-00057-1
  • Mamudu A., Khan F., Zendehboudi S., and Adedigba S. (2021). “A Connectionist Model for Dynamic Economic Risk Analysis of Hydrocarbons Production Systems”. Journal of Risk Analysis, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13829
  • Mamudu A., Khan F., Zendehboudi S., and Adedigba S. (2021). “Dynamic risk modeling of complex hydrocarbon production systems”. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 151, 71–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2021.04.046.
  • Mamudu A., Khan F., Zendehboudi S., and Adedigba S. (2020). “A Hybrid Intelligent Model for Reservoir Production and Associated Dynamic Risks”. Journal of Natural gas Science and Engineering, 83(July). 103512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103512.
  • Mamudu A., Khan F., Zendehboudi S., and Adedigba S. (2020). “Dynamic Risk Assessment of Reservoir Production using Data-Driven Probabilistic Approach”. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 184(106486). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106486.
  • Mamudu A., (2016) "An Extension of Johnson, Bossler and Neumann (JBN) Method for Calculating Relative Permeabilities", paper presented at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE, 26-28 September.
  • Mamudu A., Taiwo O.A. and Olafuyi O.A. (2017). "Comparative Approach to Relative Permeability Predictions", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition held at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigerian, 31 July – 2 August.
  • Ogbeide P.O. and Mamudu A. (2017). “Selection of Gas Compression Point for a Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Facility/Vessel". Nigerian Journal of Applied Science. Vol. 35, pp 233-241.
  • Alordiah B., Mamudu A. and Ogbeide P. (2017). “Design of Separator Facilities as installed on Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Vessel using Aspen Hysis”. Paper Presented at SPE Benin Field Optimization and Economics Symposium (SPE BENIN FOPES, 2017), Nigeria, 5 – 6 April.
  • Ogbeide P.O. and Mamudu A. (2017). “Investigating the Effects of Lost Circulation Materials on the Rheology of Drilling Fluids ". Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Production Engineers. Vol. 35, pp 233-241.
  • Mamudu A., Taiwo O.A. and Olafuyi O.A. (2016). “Cubic Spline and Graphical Techniques for Determining Unsteady State Relative Permeabilities in Field Cores”, paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition held at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigerian, 2-4 August.
  • Mamudu A. and Olafuyi O. (2015). "Application of Cubic Spline Numerical Modelling Oil on Displacement Mechanism”. Petroleum & Coal. Volume 57, Issue (3): pp 225-233.
  • Mamudu A., Olafuyi O. and Giegbefumwen P.U. (2015). "Analytical Study of Viscosity Effect on Waterflooding Performance to Predict Oil Recovery in a Linear System". Journal of Petroleum and Environmental Biotechnology, Volume 6, Issue 3:221.
  • Mamudu A., Mamudu Y. and Olafuyi O. (2016). “Addressing Pollution from Developed Composite Solid Fuels (Charcoal) for Household and Industrial Purposes.” Petroleum & Coal: Vol 58, Issue 1: pp 102-108.
  • Mamudu A., Mamudu Y. and Olafuyi O. (2016). “Composite Solid Fuel Development from Waste Wood at Maximum Emission Reduction for Use by Low-Income Earners in Agbede, Nigeria". Petroleum & Coal: Volume 58, Issue (2): pp 253-259.
  • Mamudu A., Taiwo O. and Olafuyi O. (2016) "Evaluation of Optimum Surfactant Concentration Needed for Niger Delta Oil Recovery in Nigeria". International Journal of Petroleum Engineering: Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.20–37.
  • Mamudu A., Mamudu Y. and Olafuyi O. (2016). " Development of Composite Solid Fuel from Charcoal and Saw Dust for Maximum Emission Reduction". Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology. Volume 6, Issue 3:365.
  • Adookor W.S, Otamere B. and Mamudu A. (2016). "Pressure Analysis of a Vertical Well: Implementing Source and Green Functions". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics, Volume 33, (January), pp 473-484.
  • Otamere B., Adookor W.S and Mamudu A. (2016). “Analytical Study of the Effects of Lateral Extent and Point Coordinate on Pressure Behavior in a Vertical Well in a Bounded Reservoir System ". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics, Volume 34, (March), pp 449-460.
  • Ogbeide P.O. and Mamudu A. (2016). “Assessment of the Dynamic Positioning of floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel in Ultra Deep Water". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics, Volume 37, (September), pp 287-296.
  • Ogbeide and Mamudu A. (2016). “Prediction of Reservoir Performance in a Multi-Well System Using the Material Balance Method: Software Approach". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics, Volume 37, (September), pp 313-320.
  • Ogbeide-Ihama O, Mamudu A and Olafuyi O.A., University of Benin (2015). "Viscosity Evaluation and Oil Recovery Performance of ASP Slug (A Shell Enordet 0242 Approach)”. Paper presented at International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry & Flow Assurance (Oil flow 2015), CPRT UNIPORT, Port Harcourt, Nigeria 22-24 June.
  • Okonta A. R., Mamudu A and Olafuyi O. A, University of Benin (2015) "Sensitivity Study of Altered ASP Scheme to Wettability Variation for Niger Delta Heavy Oil Recovery". Paper presented at International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry & Flow Assurance (Oil flow 2015), Port Harcourt, Nigeria 22-24 June.
  • Mamudu A., Olafuyi O.A. and Taiwo O.A., University of Benin (2015). " Splines Application on Recovery Mechanism". Paper presented at 1st Annual African University of Science and Technology International Conference on Technology (AUSTECH) at AUST, Abuja, Nigeria 12-13 October.
  • Taiwo O.A., Olafuyi O.A. and Mamudu A., University of Benin (2015)." Surfactant and Surfactant Polymer Flooding for Optimum Oil Recovery". Paper presented at 1st Annual African University of Science and Technology International Conference on Technology (AUSTECH) at AUST, Abuja, Nigeria 12-13 October.
  • Taiwo O.A., Orivri U., Mamudu A., Sean O., Ogienagbon A. and Olafuyi O. (2016). “Fractional Wettability Effects on Surfactant Flooding for Recovering Light Oil Using Teepol”, paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition Lagos, Nigerian, 2-4 August.
  • Taiwo O., Mamudu A. and Olafuyi O.A. (2016). "Comparative Studies of the Performance of ASP Flooding on Core Plugs and Bead Packs", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition held at the Expo Centre Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, 2-4 August.
  • Taiwo O.A., Mamudu A. Ogienagbo A., Olafuyi O.A. and Dala J. (2016). "Experimental Approach To (CEOR) Optimization in Niger Delta ", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigerian, 2-4 August.
  • Taiwo O.A., Mamudu A., Cyrusba D. and Dala J., (2016). "Grain Size Effects on Residual Oil Saturation", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition held at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigerian, 2-4 August.
  • Attah H., Taiwo O.A., Mamudu A. and Olafuyi O.A. (2016). "Analysis of Asp Flooding in a Shallow Oil Reservoir in The Niger Delta", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition Lagos, 2-4 Nigerian, August.
  • Taiwo O.A., Mamudu A., Kelani B. and Olafuyi O.A. (2017). “Optimization of Surfactant/Polymer Flooding for Tertiary Oil Recovery: An Experimental Approach”. Paper Presented at SPE Benin Field Optimization and Economics Symposium (SPE BENIN FOPES, 2017), Nigeria, 5– 6 of April.
  • Dala J., Orivri D.U., Taiwo O.A., Mamudu A., and Olafuyi O.A. (2017). “Optimization of Surfactant/Polymer Flooding for Tertiary Oil Recovery: An Experimental Approach”. Paper Presented at SPE Benin Field Optimization and Economics Symposium (SPE BENIN FOPES, 2017), Nigeria, 5– 6 April.
  • Ogaga K., Mamudu A., Taiwo O.A. and Olafuyi O.A. (2017). “Experimental Investigation of Some Chemical Demulsifiers in Oilfield Emulsion Treatment”. Paper Presented at SPE Benin Field Optimization and Economics Symposium (SPE BENIN FOPES, 2017), Nigeria, 5 – 6 of April.
  • Sean O., Taiwo O.A., Olafuyi O.A. and Mamudu A., (2017). "Grain Size Effect on Permeability and Pressure Drop in Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer Flooding", paper presented at the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria, 31 July – 2 August.
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