Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Dissertations
Dissertations from 2017
Geophysical assessment of soil and rock in the New Madrid seismic zone, Faraj Mohamed Eljabri
The effect of testing conditions on lost circulation materials' performance in simulated fractures, Montri Jeennakorn
Investigation of hydraulic fracture complexity and the benefits of maximizing or minimizing complexity in unconventional resources, Rashid Sheikh Kassim
In-situ assessment of concrete bridge decks and pavements using stress-wave based methods, Mengxing Li
Rock and fluid flow characterization on unconventional reservoir using confocal-laser-microscopy and micromodels, Songyuan Liu
Numerical simulation of viscoelastic buckle folds: Implications for stress, fractures, porosity and fluid flow, Xiaolong Liu
The use of geophysical methods for dam seepage investigations and dredged oyster deposit characterization, Stanley Chinedu Nwokebuihe
Data analysis and application guidelines of particle gel treatments, Yue Qiu
Layered crustal and mantle structure and anisotropy beneath the Afar Depression and Malawi Rift Zone, Cory Alexander Reed
Dissolution-enlarged fractures imaging using electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), Elnaz Siami-Irdemoosa
Characterizing long-term groundwater conditions and lithology for the design of large-scale borehole heat exchangers, David Charles Smith
Dissertations from 2016
Integrated geophysical approach using electrical resistivity tomography and multichannel analysis of surface wave in assessing Wilson Spring development, Ibrahim E. Ahmed
The role of pre-existing basement fabrics in the initiation of continental rifting: The Okavango Rift Zone, Botswana, Angelica Alvarez Naranjo
Modeling gas inflow for extremely low permeability shale using CFD, Chatetha Chumkratoke
Assessment of highway condition using combined geophysical surveys, Abdallah Alhadi Dera
Identifying shallow subsurface stratigraphy and voids using dispersive characteristics of electromagnetic and surface waves, Payman Hajiani
Palynological studies of holocene lake sediments in the Missouri Ozarks, Robert D. Haselwander
Methodology investigations for shear wave splitting analysis, Fansheng Kong
Azimuthal anisotropy beneath north central Africa from shear wave splitting analysis, Awad Abdussalam Henish Lemnifi
Geophysical Imaging of Karst Features in Missouri, Jeremiah Chukwunonso Obi
Analysis and mitigation of wellbore breakout and fracturing, Reza Rahimi
Lifetime and effectiveness evaluation of ceramic pot filters, Carlo Salvinelli
Seismic anisotropy and mantle dynamics beneath the central and western United States, Bin Yang
Dissertations from 2015
Mineral and geochemical attributes of the midcontinent rift sequence; An application for deep carbon dioxide sequestration, Alsedik Mohamed Ali Abousif
Numerical and field data analysis of drill stem vibration, Mohammed Fayez Al Dushaishi
Investigating new accident causation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategy selection tools in the petroleum industry, Mohammad A. AlKazimi
Imaging beneath standing bodies of water in karst terrain, Abdulrahman Masfer Alotaibi
Investigation of lost circulation materials impact on fracture gradient, Mortadha Turki Alsaba
Shear wave splitting analysis beneath Tien Shan: Geodynamic implications of complex anisotropy, Solomon Gerra Cherie
Analysis of production and pressure data to characterize the performance of oil and gas reservoirs, Abuagila Ramadan Elgmati
Non-invasive imaging and assessment of pavements, Adel Mohamed Elkrry
Flow mechanisms and numerical simulation of gas production from shale reservoirs, Chaohua Guo
Particle gel propagation and blocking behavior through high permeability streaks and fractures, Abdulmohsin Imqam
Advanced approaches for bridge deck assessment using ground penetrating radar, Aleksey Kamilevich Khamzin
Holocene sedimentology and stratigraphy of coastal sediments in an arid climate, Al Qahmah, Southern Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Ibrahim Nabhan
Origin and stratigraphic architecture of the Middle Permian lower and upper Quanzijie low-order cycles, Bogda Mountains, NW China, Jonathan Obrist-Farner
Non-destructive and destructive bridge deck condition assessment, Aleksandra V. Varnavina
Seismological investigation of the Okavango Rift, Botswana, Youqiang Yu
Dissertations from 2014
Precambrian evolution of the Salalah crystalline basement from structural analysis and 40Ar/39Ar geochronology, Hanadi Abulateef Al-Doukhi
Investigating and modeling tar-mats in a Kuwaiti carbonate reservoir and their role in understanding oil reserves and recovery economics, Abdullah Owidah Almansour
Performance assessment of capture zones generated by PV-powered pump and treat systems, Yovanna Cortes Di Lena
Seismic anisotropy and mantle flow beneath Africa and Arabia, Ahmed Abdalla Elsheikh
Study and pilot test on a novel EOR method - coupling PPG conformance control and surfactant flooding, Farag Awadh Muhammed
Biomineralization of carbonates in modern microbial sediments and its implications for CO₂ sequestration, Varun Gnanaprian Paul
Crustal thickness and Vp/Vs beneath the Western United States: Constraints from stacking of receiver functions, Uranbaigal Purevsuren
Semantic model and updated screening criteria for polymer flooding, Laila Dao Saleh
Impact of slickwater fracturing fluid compositions on the petrophysical properties of shale and tightsand, Yongpeng Sun
Degradable nanocomposite preformed particle gel for chemical enhanced oil recovery applications, Paul Tongwa
Preformed particle gel transport through fractures, Hao Zhang
Dissertations from 2013
A regional study of landslide hazards and related features in the Upper Indus River Basin, northern Pakistan, Muhammad Farooq Ahmed
Coupled geomechanical reservoir simulation, Amin Amirlatifi
Minimizing formation damage for preformed particle gels treatment in mature reservoirs, Mahmoud Omran Elsharafi
Establishing well operability limits for frac pack sandface well completions using a screen erosion model and well completion score card, Rickey Hendrix
Regional geomorphic analysis and GIS susceptibility mapping of landslides in the Blue Nile and the Tekeze River Basins of Ethiopia, Elamin Hassan Dai Ismail
Palynology of acid-saline lakes of western Australiabiostratigraphy and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, Carlos A. Sanchez Botero
Geochemical and isotopic characterization of lead in fugitive dust from unsurfaced roads in Missouri, Emitt C. Witt
Dissertations from 2012
Saturation effects on mechanical excavatability of Roubidoux sandstone under selected rock cutting tools, Muhammad Zubair Abu Bakar
Updated EOR screening criteria and modeling the impacts of water salinity changes on oil recovery, Ahmad Aladasani
Measuring the orientations of hidden subvertical joints in highways rock cuts using ground penetrating radar in combination with LIDAR, Adnan Mohammed Aqeel
Plate kinematics of the Afro-Arabian Rift System with an emphasis on the Afar Depression, Helen Carrie Bottenberg
Performance characterization and optimization of microgrid-based energy generation and storage technologies, Joe D. Guggenberger II
Investigation of wellbore stability in a North Sea field development, Steven Austin Hilgedick
Surface expressions of discontinuities, and the estimation of their 3-D orientations using combined LiDAR and optical imaging, James Nii Aboh Otoo
Mantle flow and lithosphere-asthenosphere coupling beneath the southwestern edge of the North American craton: constraints from shear-wave splitting measurements, Hesham A. Refayee
Numerical simulations of fracture propagation and sealing: implications for wellbore strengthening, Saeed Salehi
A methodology for statistical propped fracture treatment design in fluvial environments, Prue Elizabeth Smith
Imaging the subsurface in karst terrain using electrical resistivity tomography, Evgeniy V. Torgashov
Modeling carbon sequestration in transition zone to optimize storage potential, Fang Yang
Dissertations from 2011
Receiver function studies of crustal structure, composition, and evolution beneath the Afar Depression, Ethiopia, Sattam A. Almadani
Apparent weekly and daily earthquake periodicities in the western United States, and evolution of Wadi Kubbania in Egypt, Ali Hadi Atef
Crustal structure and evolution beneath the Colorado Plateau and the southern basin and range province, Lamuail Bashir
A geological and geophysical study of the Tendaho Graben in the Afar Depression, Ethiopia: insights into transitional continental rifting, David Lee Bridges
Enhanced heavy oil recovery by alkali-surfactant in the Pennsylvania Warner sandstone, Rabia Mohamed Hunky
Strength adjustable preformed particle gels for conformance control, Jia Zhou
Applied palynology: Multidisciplinary case studies from Egypt, Gulf of Mexico and USA, Mohamed K. Zobaa
Dissertations from 2010
Investigating the source of thermal anomalies in the northern United Arab Emirates (UAE) desert using geophysical methods, Khalid Ahmad
Scaled experimental study on excavation of lunar regolith with rakes/rippers and flat blade, Masafumi Iai
Ground penetrating radar investigations in Upper Kama potash mines, Oleg N. Kovin
Dissertations from 2009
Investigating the impact of microbial interactions with geologic media on geophysical properties, Caroline A. Davis
The Cretaceous-Paleogene transition in the northern Mississippi Embayment, S.E. Missouri: palynology, micropaleontology, and evidence of a mega-tsunami deposit, Tambra L. Eifert
Wind power applications to groundwater remediation, Ronald E. Gallagher
Analysis using surface wave methods to detect shallow manmade tunnels, Niklas Henry Putnam
Dissertations from 2007
Impacts of acid mine drainage on carbon cycling in receiving streams, Ernest W. Fonyuy
Incipient continental rifting: insights from the Okavango Rift Zone, northwestern Botswana, Baraka D. Kinabo
An investigation of lead and other metal contaminants in the sediments of Clearwater Lake, Missouri, Gary W. Krizanich
Dissertations from 2006
Comparative analyses of geophysical methods for determining shear wave velocity of soils, Thanop Thitimakorn
Dissertations from 2005
Characterization and permeability modeling of complex Mauddud-Burgan carbonate reservoir, Waleed Hussein Ali Abbas Ali Al-Bazzaz
Petrographic investigation into the development of secondary porosity in sandstones: A case study of the Cambrian Mount Simon and Galesville sandstones, Illinois basin, Mojisola Abosede KunleDare
Dissertations from 2004
Impact of hydrocarbon biodegradation on low frequency electrical properties of unconsolidated sediments, Gamal Z. Abdal Aal
Reflection seismic interpretation of deepwater fold-thrust structures, Niger Delta, Atinuke Olubinmi Akingbade
Transient modeling and experimental verification of hyperfiltration effects, Peter G. Oduor
Relevance of membrane properties of clay-rich geologic materials to water-related engineering issues, Rosanna M. Saindon
