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Collins Adjei-Ampah
Norman,USA
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Summary
Accomplished petroleum engineer with a master's degree, focused on surfactant formulation optimization resulting in notable oil recovery enhancements. Proficient in Python for data analytics and predictive modeling, facilitating improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in training peers and articulating analytical findings succinctly.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman, USA
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Optimized surfactant concentration by 40% while maintaining >85% recovery.
- Evaluated interfacial tension between surfactants and crude oil, contributing to improved oil mobilization strategies.
- Developed microemulsion and surfactant formulations achieving 90% residual oil recovery at very low surfactant concentration.
- Characterized formulations using FTIR, particle size analysis, and rheological testing (viscosity/viscoelasticity under varying temperature and shear).
- Trained 3 graduate students in instrument operation (rheometer, FTIR, particle size analyser), sample preparation, and data interpretation, enhancing their research capabilities.
Volunteer Tutor
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions for petroleum engineering students.
- Provided technical tutoring to undergraduates, improving their understanding of petroleum engineering principles.
- Assisted students in understanding complex technical materials and resources.
- Developed customised lesson plans for engineering concepts and theories.
- Coordinated seminars, workshops, and educational outreach initiatives to broaden educational access.
Facilities and Operation Engineer
Ghana Gas
Accra, Ghana
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised technical staff and integrated real-time diagnostic data - contributed to a ~15% reduction in pipeline pressure anomalies.
- Oversaw pipeline system designs and instrumentation applications, enhancing safety and efficiency in gas storage and distribution.
- Generated pressure gauge reports and analyzed findings to identify process optimizations.
Undergraduate Research
KNUST
, Ghana
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed uniaxial compressive strength tests on cured cement mixes - improved compressive strength by 1,421 psi.
- Executed FTIR-based dehydroxylation analyses and particle size examinations on clays to evaluate their potential as supplementary cementitious materials.
- Developed expertise in sample preparation, instrument calibration, and repeatability testing, enhancing capabilities for future industrial R&D applications.
Industrial Facilities Engineering Intern
Kumasi Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST)
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared pipeline and storage tank performance reports, identifying pressure discrepancies that decreased offloading delays by ~5%.
- Participated in offloading operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Inspected transport channels and pressure gauges to ensure adherence to operational standards.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ghana09-2022
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Python
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Jupyter
- Fluid Mechanics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Microscopy Techniques
- Material Characterization
- Mechanical Testing
- Surface Tension Analysis
- Phase Behavior
- Field Testing
- Process Improvement
- Trend Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Resource Management
Affiliations
- American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - University of Oklahoma Chapter
Certification
- Oil and Gas Operation and Markets, Duke University, 2022
- Natural Gas, Buffalo University, 2023
- Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes, University of Pennsylvania, 2023
- Safety in the Utility Industry, University of Buffalo, 2023
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, 2023
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development, IBM, 2023
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2024 - 05.2026
Volunteer Tutor
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
01.2024 - 06.2024
Facilities and Operation Engineer
Ghana Gas
11.2022 - 01.2023
Undergraduate Research
KNUST
01.2022 - 08.2022
Industrial Facilities Engineering Intern
Kumasi Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST)
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
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Awards
- Ghana Secretariat Scholarship Award, 2020, 2022
- Overall Best Science Student, Adisadel College, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Best Biology Student, Adisadel College, 2018
- Best in Social Studies, Adisadel College, 2017
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Tutor, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), KNUST Chapter, Ghana, 01/24, 06/24, Provided technical tutoring to undergraduates, enhancing their understanding of petroleum engineering principles., Organized seminars, workshops, and educational outreach initiatives.
References
- Professor Bor-Jier (Benjamin) Shiau, University of Oklahoma
- Professor Foudazi Reza, University of Oklahoma, rfoudazi@ou.edu
Projects
Oil Well Simulation & Modeling, KNUST, Ghana, 03/22, 04/22, Led a team using Eclipse to model an oil reservoir, conduct history matching, and forecast production - improving predictive accuracy for extraction decisions., Evaluated well performance using IPR and tubing performance curves, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing productivity.
Training
- Introduction to Reservoir Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Production Engineering
- Drilling Engineering
- Strength of Materials
- Well Test and Completion
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Natural Gas Engineering
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Engineering Fundamentals
- Well Testing and PVT Analysis
- Pressure Transient Analysis
- Material Balance
- Decline Curve Analysis
- Reservoir Stimulation and simulation
Technical Skills
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter), MATLAB, Eclipse Reservoir Simulator, Prosper, Petrel, CMG, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Rheological Testing (viscosity/viscoelasticity), Particle Size Analysis, Uniaxial Compressive Strength Testing, Interfacial Tension Measurement, Pressure Transient Analysis, Material Balance, Decline Curve Analysis, Well Testing, PVT Analysis, Production Optimization
Research Project Experience
- Graduate Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 08/24, 05/26, Developed microemulsion and surfactant formulations achieving 90% residual oil recovery at very low surfactant concentration., Optimized surfactant concentration by 40% while maintaining >85% recovery., Characterized formulations using FTIR, particle size analysis, and rheological testing (viscosity/viscoelasticity under varying temperature and shear)., Trained 3 graduate students on instrument operation (rheometer, FTIR, particle size analyser), sample preparation, and data interpretation., Quantitatively evaluated interfacial tension between surfactants and crude oil to improve oil mobilization.
- Undergraduate Research - Enhanced Cementing with Ghanaian Clays, KNUST, Ghana, 01/22, 08/22, Executed FTIR-based dehydroxylation analyses and particle size examinations on clays for use as supplementary cementitious materials., Performed uniaxial compressive strength tests on cured cement mixes - improved compressive strength by 1,421 psi., Developed skills in sample preparation, instrument calibration, and repeatability testing - directly transferable to industrial R&D.
Awards
- Ghana Secretariat Scholarship Award, 2020, 2022
- Overall Best Science Student, Adisadel College, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Best Biology Student, Adisadel College, 2018
- Best in Social Studies, Adisadel College, 2017
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Tutor, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), KNUST Chapter, Ghana, 01/24, 06/24, Provided technical tutoring to undergraduates, enhancing their understanding of petroleum engineering principles., Organized seminars, workshops, and educational outreach initiatives.
References
- Professor Bor-Jier (Benjamin) Shiau, University of Oklahoma
Email: bshiau@ou.edu
- Professor Foudazi Reza, University of Oklahoma
Email: rfoudazi@ou.edu
Projects
Oil Well Simulation & Modeling, KNUST, Ghana, 03/22, 04/22, Led a team using Eclipse to model an oil reservoir, conduct history matching, and forecast production - improving predictive accuracy for extraction decisions., Evaluated well performance using IPR and tubing performance curves, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing productivity.
Training
- Introduction to Reservoir Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Production Engineering
- Drilling Engineering
- Strength of Materials
- Well Test and Completion
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Natural Gas Engineering
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Engineering Fundamentals
- Well Testing and PVT Analysis
- Pressure Transient Analysis
- Material Balance
- Decline Curve Analysis
- Reservoir Stimulation and simulation
Technical Skills
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter), MATLAB, Eclipse Reservoir Simulator, Prosper, Petrel, CMG, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Rheological Testing (viscosity/viscoelasticity), Particle Size Analysis, Uniaxial Compressive Strength Testing, Interfacial Tension Measurement, Pressure Transient Analysis, Material Balance, Decline Curve Analysis, Well Testing, PVT Analysis, Production Optimization