1

Project Title

Converting Plastic Waste to Sustainable Fuels: A Technical, Economical, and Environmental Assessment

Investigator(s)

Prof. Ala'a Al-Muhtaseb (P.I.),

Dr. Farouq Al-Jahwari

Funded By:

Block Funding

Budget (RO):

15500 

Project Description:

In this project, we intend to find an economical and environmentally viable process for sustainable fuel production using waste plastic in Oman. The viable waste-to-fuel technologies will not only produce fuels but also eliminate waste materials that otherwise pose an environmental and economic burden of disposal. The proposed project will perform techno-economic analysis and environmental assessment to evaluate the existing waste-to-fuel technologies against economic and environmental metrics. The project will also pave a path for Oman to commercialize the identified viable waste-to-fuel in the region to diversify the energy mix and economics of the country; also, the Conversion of disposable waste to fuel will be a breakthrough in the field of waste plastics to fuels in the GCC region and will contribute to His Majesty's Vision for Oman 2040.

2

Project Title

Experimental Study of Surfactant Impact on IFT and Oil Recovery
Funded by: Daleel Petroleum

Investigator(s)

Rashid Al-Maamari (PI)

Funded By:

Daleel Petroleum

Budget (RO):

38450

Project Description:

This study is intended to examine the impact of different surfactants on IFT reduction, wettability alteration capabilities, and oil recovery increment in carbonate rocks.

3

Project Title

Polymer Screening for MedcoEnergi Oman Oilfields

Investigator(s)

Rashid Al-Maamari (PI)

Funded By:

MedcoEnergi

Budget (RO):

38460

Project Description:

The objective of this study is to screen-out a number of polymers to examine injectivity and oil recovery in some oilfields.

4

Project Title

Polymer Selection for Yibal Oilfield

Investigator(s)

Rashid Al-Maamari (PI)

Funded By:

SNF

Budget (RO):

38500

Project Description:

This study is a continuation of previous work that aims at optimizing polymer formulation in order to balance performance and price.

5

Project Title

Polymeric Eutectic Solvents for Energy Efficient Flue Gas Treatment System

Investigator(s)

Dr. Jamil Naser (PI),

Prof. Farouq Mjall

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6100

Project Description:

The ultimate objective of this project is to introduce an environmentally friendly, energy efficient CO₂ solvent as an alternative to the current low efficiency and energy intensive conventional solvents.

6

Project Title

Investigation of the Potential Application of Ultrasonic assisted Reactor to Capture Carbon dioxide

(CO2) from various Industrial Gas Processing Stream using Green Deep Eutectic solvents

Investigator(s)

Dr. Ghulam Murshid (PI),

Dr. Khashayar Nasrifar

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6000

Project Description:

Power plants and sweetening of natural gas process are among the major sources of industrial CO₂ emissions. Conventional CO₂ absorption processes using amine-based chemicals suffer from solvent degradation, corrosion, and solvent regeneration efficiency problems. These limitations can be overcome by employing hybrid mixtures or by developing new solvents with improved and desired properties. These properties include low volatility, low thermal degradation, less toxic, high CO₂ loading capacity and environmentally friendly compared to conventional amines [1-10].

These attributes can be achieved through the synthesis of tuned solvents such as Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) represent a potential alternative to replace conventional solvents such as amines. DES are relatively new family of green solvents compared to ionic liquids (IL) which turned out to be costly for industrial application.

The preliminary research on DES has shown promising results in terms of CO₂ loading capacity, physical properties, ease of synthesis and cost effective compared to the conventional solvents. These positive outcomes encourage researchers to further explore and investigate these DES solvents for their application to replace the most widely used solvents such as monoethanolamine (MEA) and di-ethanolamine (MDEA) for CO₂ capture from various industrial gaseous stream. The main objectives of this proposal are to synthesize novel DES solvents and explore potential activators (water, Sterically hindered amines) to enhance the CO₂ loading capacities and to apply the ultrasonic waves induced reactor to measure the rate of absorption instead of using the conventional stirring reactors methods. The ultrasonic induction can enhance the gas-liquid mass transfer due to generation of oscillatory motions. This can reduced the equilibrium time between gas-solvent and consequently shorten the retention time.  The fundamental studies such as vapor liquid equilibrium data is essential to design the gas absorber. Therefore, through this work, a comprehensive fundamental data will be collected which will serve as a landmark to develop an effective environmental friendly CO₂ capture technology. This could be a significant contribution to the oil and gas industry in Oman. 

7

Project Title

Data-Analytics Assisted Investigation of Carbon-Dioxide Sequestration in Depleted Shale Reservoirs

Investigator(s)

Dr. Emre Artun (PI)

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

3000

Project Description:

This study examines the sustainability of CO₂ sequestration in shale gas reservoirs, addressing environmental and economic factors. While storage capacity is well-studied, net emissions and feasibility remain uncertain. High injection costs and fluctuating gas prices impact viability, while storage duration depends on fracturing pressure and reservoir capacity. Optimization strategies can enhance storage efficiency. Using data analytics, this research analyzes various injection and reservoir scenarios to assess the overall sustainability of CO₂ sequestration in shale formations.

1

Project Title

Polymeric Eutectic Solvents for Energy Efficient Flue Gas Treatment System

Investigator(s)

Prof. Farouk S. Mjalli (PI)

Dr. Jamil Naser

Dr.Ghulam Murshid

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6,000

Project Description:

Rising greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the Middle East, demand urgent solutions. This research focuses on polymeric solvents, specifically polyethyleneimine blends, as energy-efficient alternatives for capturing and reducing CO2 emissions in industrial settings. Ab initio analysis guides solvent selection, with physical and thermodynamic characterization ensuring optimal CO2 removal capacity. The aim is to replace inefficient and energy-intensive conventional solvents with more sustainable alternatives.

2

Project Title

Investigation of the Potential Application of Ultrasonic Assisted Reactor to Capture Carbon dioxide (CO2) from Various Industrial Gas Processing Streams using Green Solvents

Investigator(s)

Prof. Farouk S. MjaIli (PI)

Dr. Jamil Naser

Dr. Ghulam Murshid

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6000

Project Description:

Research on Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) shows promise for cost-effective CO2 capture. This research aims to synthesize novel DES, enhance CO2 loading with activators, and employ ultrasonic waves for efficient measurement. This innovative approach could benefit Oman's oil and gas industry by providing an environmentally friendly CO2 capture solution.

3

Project Title

Synthesis of Deep Eutectic Solvents for CO2 Capture: Solubility, Enhancement & Optimization

Investigator(s)

Dr.Ghulam Murshid (PI)

Dr.Khashayar Nasrifar

Dr.Farouk Sabri Mjalli

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6500

Project Description:

The proposal objective is to synthesize novel DES solvents and explore potential activators (water could be one of them) to enhance the CO2 loading capacities of these mixtures

4

Project Title

Experimental Investigation of Aquathermolysis Process during Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery

Investigator(s)

Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

PDO

Budget (RO):

80,000

Project Description:

This proposal investigates how steam injection conditions affect H2S and CO2 production in thermal EOR operations. Using laboratory experiments with an autoclave Parr batch reactor, it will test different conditions on Amal East oil samples and analyze the gases produced. The goal is to optimize steam injection to reduce harmful gas production, enhancing safety and efficiency in Oman's oil and gas industry, particularly for PDO. The results will minimize health risks and equipment damage caused by these gases, contributing to safer, more environmentally friendly EOR operations.

5

Project Title

Experimental Investigation of Aquathermolysis Process during Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery

Investigator(s)

Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)

Dr. Farouq Al Jahwari

Funded By:

PDO

Budget (RO):

11,000

Project Description:

PDO uses PERT liner for corrosion resistance in water and hydrocarbon services at 65C-85C, but lacks a high-temperature rotolining solution for fittings and piping. ETFE, suitable for high temperatures, is approved in PDO only for water service. To extend its use to hydrocarbon service, testing is required to confirm ETFE's capability and safety

6

Project Title

Development of Absorbent for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture

Investigator(s)

Dr. Mohammed Qayyum (PI)

Dr. Rashid Al Hajri

Funded By:

Hanbal Masstech Limited

Budget (RO):

24,532

Project Description:

The project's objective is to develop a new biphasic absorbent which can reduce the operation cost of the absorption process for CO2 capture up to 20% and to design the absorption and desorption process for the newly developed biphasic solvent

7

Project Title

Engineering of a Novel Nanostructured Hydrogen Sensor

Investigator(s)

Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

12,000

Project Description:

This project aims to develop low-cost, accurate electrochemical hydrogen sensors using eco-friendly, template-free methods for room temperature and atmospheric pressure. It focuses on creating porous one-dimensional nanostructures from abundant, inexpensive materials, improving physiochemical and electrochemical properties

8

Project Title

Durable and Cost-Effective Electrocatalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Water Electrolyzers

Investigator(s)

Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

3,000

Project Description:

This project aims to enhance the catalytic activity and acid stability of these catalysts in PEM electrolyzers, reducing costs for viable hydrogen production. It involves engineering Ruthenium-based perovskite oxide structures through doping with transition and alkali/alkaline earth metals to reduce ruthenium use, enhance stability, and improve performance

9

Project Title

Development of Novel Deep Learning Approaches for EOR Screening

Investigator(s)

Dr. Alireza Kazemi (PI)

Prof. Rashid Al Maamari

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

5,750

Project Description:

Nowadays, hydrocarbon is producing mostly from the mature fields with depleted pressure as initial reservoir energy. For increasing hydrocarbon production, we need to implement methods to modify the reservoir rock and fluid properties. Some of these methods are categorized into Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), which are very complex and challenging when we want to implement that for a specific reservoir. Page 2 of 17 The first step for EOR is to rank best possible techniques that are feasible technically and economically. EOR screening can be considered as a tool for recommending the most appropriate EOR methods. Although for each candidate reservoir, the applicability of EOR processes must be investigated specifically, EOR screening can be used as an indicator before economic evaluations or reservoir descriptions are done and executive decisions are made. In this research, a tool will develop to do EOR screening as the first step for selecting the appropriate Enhanced Oil recovery method(s).

10

Project Title

Formulate a novel Polymeric Nanofluid Using Carbon Nanotube for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery in Oman Oil fields

Investigator(s)

Dr. Tarek Ganat (PI)

Prof. Rashid Al Mamari

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

6,000

Project Description:

This study aims to optimize HPAM polymer using MWCNT nanoparticles, evaluating a new polymeric nanofluid under diverse conditions. Core flooding experiments will compare its performance with conventional polymers for enhanced oil recovery.

11

Project Title

Developing a Next-Generation Nano-Assisted Polymer Gel for Enhanced Conformance Control in Harsh Reservoirs: A Physiochemical and Viscoelastic Investigation

Investigator(s)

Dr. Tarek Ganat (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri 

Dr. Usman Taura

Funded By:

TRC

Budget (RO):

19,410

Project Description:

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods, such as water and carbon dioxide flooding, often face challenges in low permeability reservoirs due to poor mobility ratios, leading to gas channeling, water breakthrough, and bypassed oil. Reservoir heterogeneities, like fractures, exacerbate these issues. Conformance control techniques, like polymer gels, can help by blocking high-permeability channels and improving sweep efficiency. However, current polymer gels have limitations, such as low thermal stability and poor performance in acidic and high-salinity reservoir environments. This study aims to develop a nano-composite polymer gel using specific polymers, crosslinking agents, and magnesium dioxide that can withstand such harsh conditions. The nano-composite polymer gel will be characterized for temperature, gel time, and gel strength using bottle tests, and its microstructure will be examined using SEM. Rheological testing will assess its viscoelastic properties, and plugging performance will be evaluated and compared with conventional organic polymer gels. This improved gel aims to address water and gas breakthrough, improve sweep efficiency, and ultimately increase oil production in challenging reservoir conditions. Through better plugging in high permeability channels, it will push the oil out of lower permeability areas.

12

Project Title

Synthesis of Visible Light Active Nano Photocatalysis and its Applications in Treatment and Production of Renewable Energy

Investigator(s)

Dr.Mohammed Al Abri (PI)

Funded By:

International Co-Funding Program

Budget (RO):

19,000

13

Project Title

Guidelines on Integrating Existing Water Standards with Potential Produced Water Reuse options

Investigator(s)

Dr.Mohammed Al Abri (PI)

Funded By:

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources

Budget (RO):

48,000

14

Project Title

Evaluation of Stabilized Polymers for Oilfields in Oman

Investigator(s)

Rashid Al-Maamari (PI)

Funded By:

Polymer Experts LLC

Budget (RO):

38,460

Project Description:

This project focuses on stabilized polymers pre-qualification with right characteristics for given oilfields in Oman.

Research Title

Investigator(s)

Budget

(OMR)

Funded by

Enhanced CO2 absorption in microchannels

Prof. Farouq S. Mjalli

3500

SQU

Polymer EOR in PDO-Phase III

Prof. Rashid S. Al-Maamari

133165

PDO

Predicting Thermophysical Properties of Ionic Liquid Mixtures Using Machine Learning

Prof. G. Reza Vakili-Nezhaad (PI) and Dr. Morteza Mohammadzaheri

3500

SQU

1

Project Title

Intensified Microtechnology-based Carbon Dioxide Capture Using Environmentally Friendly Solvents

Investigator(s)

Prof. Farouk S. Mjalli,
Dr. Jamil Murshid
Dr. Ghulam Murshid,

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

3500

Project Description:

This research proposal attempts to introduce a CO2 Capture method using novel DESs by developing a microchannel-based absorption strategy and optimizing the process operating parameters.  The development of efficient and eco-friendly technology to capture CO2 will offer a great contribution to the oil and gas industry in Oman

2

Project Title

Efficient and cost-effective treatment of oilfield produced water by integrating advanced oxidation processes and adsorption

Investigator(s)

Dr.Muhammad Usman (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

SQU-UQ (IRCC)

Budget (RO):

28,300

Project Description:

3

Project Title

Fabrication and utilization of zero-dimensional nanostructure modified electrodes for capacitive deionization system for future desalination

Investigator(s)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri (PI) Dr. Htet Htet Kyaw

Dr. Myo Tay Zar Myint

Funded By:

Omantel

Budget (RO):

10,000

Project Description:

The overall aim of this project is to implement a simple, cost effective and energy efficient brackish water desalination system by using nanotechnology based capacitive deionization. In this project, zero dimensional nanostructure zinc stannate will be utilized to modify activated carbon electrode (ACC). These modified electrodes will be used in CDI system for water desalination and treatment process.

4

Project Title

Solar-powered hybrid CDI-photocatalysis groundwater desalination system

Investigator(s)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri (PI)

Dr. Myo Tay Zar Myint

Dr. Htet Htet Kyaw

Funded By:

TRC

Budget (RO):

20,000

Project Description:

The overall aim of this project is to implement a simple, cost effective and energy efficient brackish water desalination system by using a nanotechnology based hybrid system. The hybrid system consists of capacitive deionization desalination coupled with photocatalytic disinfection. The capacitive deionization desalination system will desalinate the brackish water followed by further disinfection using a nanocatalyst and solar light.

5

Project Title

Experimental Investigation of using Nanoparticles to Enhance Oil Recovery

Investigator(s)

Dr. Sanket J. Joshi (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

Omantel

Budget (RO):

10,000

Project Description:

6

Project Title

Use of iron-based nanocomposites to develop an efficient immobilization technology for contaminated soils

Investigator(s)

Dr. Muhammad Usman (PI) Dr. Mohammed Al Abri

Funded By:

Omantel

Budget (RO):

10,000

Project Description:

7

Project Title

Oil Field development under uncertainty quantification of reservoir data

Investigator(s)

Dr. Alireza kazemi (PI)
Prof. Rashid Al Maamari

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

3,000

Project Description:

One of the important steps in field development plans is the study of EOR methods. Suitability of any EOR method is affected by the various uncertainties. Therefore, applicability and economic analysis of each EOR method should be studied under different sources of uncertainty (geological, economical, and surface facility). This can be done by quantifying uncertainty from different sources. In the following research, it is tried to review the most recent techniques used to quantify the uncertainties in the geologic models, surface facility and oil prices.

1

Project Title

Prevention of biofouling by low toxic ZnO nanocomposite coatings

Investigator(s)

Dr. Sergey Dobretsov (PI)

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

Funded By:

Omantel

Budget (RO):

30,000

Project Description:

This project investigates fouling of materials by ZnO coating

2

Project Title

Green Conversion of Municipal solid waste into industrial gas

Investigator(s)

Dr. Siva Kumar (PI)

Dr. Ala Al-Muhtaseb

Funded By:

Beah

Budget (RO):

46,000

Project Description:

This project investigates the compositional analysis of municipal solid waste and establishing technology for the conversion of waste to value added products

3

Project Title

Sustainable Produced Water Treatment Using Micellar-Enhanced Ultrafiltration

Investigator(s)

Dr. Belal Abu Tarboush (PI) Prof. Farouk S. Mjalli

Funded By:

SQU

Budget (RO):

5,700

Project Description:

This project investigates the use of ultrafiltration membrane to treat produced wastewater from oil and gas industry.

1

Project Title

Utilizing Methanol Fuel for Electricity Generation in Oman: Application to Rural Areas and Remote Locations

Investigator(s)

Dr. Amer Al-Hinai (PI)

Dr. Ala'a Al-Muhtaseb

Funded By:

Salalah Methanol

Budget (RO):

105,000

Project Description:

The main objective of this proposal is to evaluate the utilization of methanol fuel for electricity generation especially in rural areas and remote locations in the oil and gas industry. This proposal promotes the following advantages:

1. Maximize the benefits and bring added value to the locally produced methanol.
2. Contribute to fulfill the country’s commitment to reducing CO2 emission, promoting methanol fuel instead of conventional diesel particularly in remote areas.

Utilize methanol or its derivatives namely dimethyl ether or dimethyl carbonate as a diesel additive for electricity generation.

2

Project Title

Treatment of Spent Caustic Using Nanomaterials Functionalized with Ionic Liquids

Investigator(s)

Prof. Talib Ibrahim (PI)

Prof. Farouq Mjalli

Prof. Nabil Jabbar

Funded By:

AUS

Budget (RO):

130,000

Project Description:

In this project, we propose to modify the surface of nanomaterials such as multiwall carbon nanotubes and graphene with ionic liquids (Nanomaterials supported ionic liquid phase (NMSILP)).  The modified new materials will be utilized as adsorbents for phenols removal from spent caustic. These newly proposed modified nanomaterials represent simple, high potential and environmental friendly alternative to the conventional treatment technologies with good regeneration ability.

3

Project Title

Water Treatment Using Novel Green Solvents

Investigator(s)

Dr. Enas Nahsef (PI)

Prof. Maaike Kroon

Prof. Shadi Hasan

Prof. Vincent Chan

Prof. Farouq Mjalli

Funded By:

Khalifah University

Budget (RO):

40,410

Project Description:

The main objectives of this project are as follows: 1- Pre-treatment of saline water to be used for distillation using ILs and DESs to decrease the concentration of the main salts in the feed. 2- Treatment of industrial wastewater contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbons using ILs and DESs using liquid-liquid extraction. 3- Extraction of selected heavy metals from water using ILs and DESs. 4- Optimization of the parameters of extraction using semi pilot-plant extraction column. 5- Simulation of the three processes using ASPEN PLUS and comparing the results to that of conventional processes used in industry.

4

Project Title

Carbon based nanomaterials from locally available waste hydrocarbon precursors

Investigator(s)

Prof. Farouk S. Mjalli (PI)

Dr. Mohammad Al-Saadi

Funded By:

Sultan Qaboos University

Budget (RO):

5,773

Project Description:

In this research proposal, the focus is to modify a custom-made CVD reactor to produce carbon nano-materials in a cost-effective approach. To address this serious issue, and contribute in improving an economically practical CNM production technology, this research proposes using activated carbon derived from local biomass as a basis for the production of CNMs. The produced CNMs will be characterized and validated against commercially available alternatives.

5

Project Title

Conversion of Heavy Naphtha to Environmentally Friendly Gasoline: Kinetics and Reactor Design

Investigator(s)

Dr. Muhammad R Usman (PI)

Dr. Ghulam Murshid

Funded By:

Sultan Qaboos University

Budget (RO):

3,000

Project Description:

Experimental data of n-heptane hydroisomerization over numerous catalysts is to kinetically modeled to find out the reaction mechanism and the appropriate rate equation suitable for designing an isomerization reactor. Mathematical equations of reactor modeling are to be developed and applied in the design of the isomerization reactor.

6

Project Title

Energy Storage Material for Water Temperature Control and Desalination

Investigator(s)

Dr. Hasan Abdellatif (PI)

Dr. Omar Hoache

Dr. Jamil Naser

Funded By:

Sultan Qaboos University

Budget (RO):

2,800

Project Description:

Water scarcity in several parts of the world is a matter of concern for human beings. Solar still have become popular in the recent past to serve this purpose. Solar stills are capable of producing fresh water during day hours and the production becomes zero after sunset. Storing energy during day time and releasing it after sunset by using energy storage material (ESM) will ensure fresh water production continuity after sunset. Moreover using ESM may control the temperature of the water by not allowing its temperature to go above the ESM melting point. In this study water desalination involving ESM will be theoretically and experimentally investigated. The effect of various parameters such as the type of ESM through its melting point, its quantity, feed-water flow rate, and solar irradiation on the productivity of the unit expressed as the amount of fresh water produced per day will be also tested experimentally and theoretically.

7

Project Title

SARA Fractionation of Heavy Dead Oils

Investigator(s)

Dr. Khashayar Nasrifar (PI)

Dr. Ghulam Murshid

Funded By:

Sultan Qaboos University

Budget (RO):

2,900

Project Description:

In this project, saturates, aromatics, resins and asphaltene fractions of two Omani heavy oils are characterized using liquid chromatography.

8

Project Title

Optimization of Polymer Molecular Weight for Medium and Low-Permeability Reservoirs

Investigator(s)

Prof. Rashid S. Al-Maamari

Funded By:

Polymer Experts LLC

Budget (RO):

38,461

Project Description:

This is an R&D project between Polymer Experts and SQU focusing on selecting polymers with right characteristics for these conditions. Main parameter in comprehensive polymer R&D program to be selected for given field conditions is the molecular weight.

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Polymer EOR in PDO- Phase II (PDO)

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

166,000

PDO

2

Modification of the Extended Spiegler – Kedem Model for Simulation of Multiple Solute System in Nano filtration- Based Water Desalination Process

Prof. Gholamreza Vakili-Nejad (PI)
Dr. Hasan Abdellatif Hasan

8,000

National Research Foundation

3

High Flux NF/UF Antifouling membranes for Application in Industrial Wastewater Purification

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

8,000

PDO

4

Energy Storage Material for Water Temperature Control and Desalination

Dr. Hasan Abdellatif Hasan (PI)
Dr. Jamil Naser

5,000

SQU

5

In search of high performance anode materials for Mg batteries: ab-initio study

Prof. Gholamreza Vakili-Nejad (PI)
Dr. Ashish Gujarathi

9,000

SQU

6

Catalytic and Hydrocracking of Waste Plastic to High Quality Liquid Fuels

Dr. Muhammad Rashid Usman (PI)
Dr. Rashid Al-Hajri

7,500

SQU

7

Synthesis of novel green solvents for CO2 capture.

Dr. Ghulam Murshid (PI)
Dr. Jamil Naser

3,000

SQU

8

Carbon based nano-materials from locally available waste hydrocarbon precursors

Prof. Farouq Mjalli (PI)
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Hashmi

5,900

SQU

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Elimination of Polutted Brine well-recharge using solar-powered zero-liquid discharge brackish water desalination in Oman

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

700

SQU

2

Carbon Dioxide Capture Using Environmentally Friendly Solvents

Dr. Jamil Nasir

5,500

SQU

3

Optimization of Process Design Problems Using Evolutionary Algorithms

Dr. Ghulam Murshid

7,125

SQU

4

Analysis of Solids from Nimlr Export Pumps

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

75,000

PDO

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Eutectic Solvents for the Separation of Aromatic and Aliphatic Compounds

Dr. Farouq Mjalli

8,300

SQU

2

Experimental and Theoretical Studies on the Viscosity of Nanofluids

Dr. Majid Al-Wadhahi

6,450

SQU

3

Investigation of Carbon Dioxide Absorption Characteristics in Amino Acid activated Solutions of Potassium Carbonate

Dr. Ghulam Murshid

7,125

SQU

4

Deep Desulfurization of Liquid Fuel in Microchannels using Deep Eutectic Solvents

Dr. Farouq Mjalli

15,000

SQU/UAE University

5

Thermobaric Chemical Lab Test for Well Stimulation and Enhancement

Dr. Rashid Al-Hajri

16,000

PDO

6

Coreflooding Study on BJ and SDDN fields

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

102,098

PDO

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Colloidal Dispersion Gel- A new conformance control method for Omani Fields

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

78,987

Petroleum Development Oman

2

Density Prediction Hydrocarbons Using Ultrasonic Measurements and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Dr. Gholamreza Vakili- Nezhaad

5,000

SQU

3

Solar Desalination and Hot Water Production Using A Falling Film Enhanced by Counter Current Air Flow

Dr. Hasan Abdellatif Hasan

7,000

SQU

4

Application of Fast Reservoir Simulation Methods to Optimize Oil Production

Dr. Peyman Pourafshary

7,000

SQU

5

MOVIS Technology: Heavy Oil Upgrading and Enhancing Oil Recovery

Dr. Rashid Al-Hajri

3,952

Gulf Investment Services LLC (GIS)

6

Mechanistic Study of Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer EOR

Dr. Yahya Al-Wahaibi

88,190

Petroleum Development Oman

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal Investigator(s)

Budget (RO)

Funded By

1

Development and Evaluation of New Polymers for Chemical EOR for Oman Reservoir Conditions

Prof. Rashid Al- Maamari

104,220

SNF S.A.S

2

Study on Oily Waste Treatment in
Oman

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

186,960

Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)

3

Technical Evaluation of different Production Chemicals

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hashmi

18,000

HAYA

4

Biofuels production from renewable resources in Oman based on abio-refinery concept

Dr. Ala'a Al-Muhtaseb

287, 000

TRC

5

Simulation and Optimization of process Design Decision in Chemical Industry using Evolutionary Algorithms

Dr. Ashish M. Gujrathi

8,640

SQU

6

Technical Support to improve SWRO/BWRO SQU

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

10,000

ORPIC

7

Catalytic Production of Bio-derived Chemicals

Dr. Rashid Al-Hajri

7,500

SQU

8

Daleel Stimulation Practices Evaluation and Possible Formation Damage

Dr. Yahya Al-Wahaibi

8,000

Daleel Petroleum

9

Low Salinity Water Flooding towards Improving Oil Recovery

Dr. Yahya Al-Wahaibi

32,000

Daleel Petroleum

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Treatment and Utilization of Oman Oilfield Water, Phase II - Extension

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

185,414

Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)

2

Investigation of Oily Waste Treatment
and Oil Recovery in Sultanate of Oman

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

65,196

Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)

3

New Technology in Sludge Dewatering (Electrokinetic Dewatering

Dr. Ala'a Al-Muhtaseb

6,550

SQU

4

Supercritical Water Gasification of Biowastes (Sewage Sludges)

Dr. Farouk Mjalli

8,200

SQU

5

CO2-Oil Minimum Miscibility Pressure Estimation for the Omani Oils

Dr. Gholamreza Vakili-Nejad

201,400

TRC

6

Acid Stimulation Study on Safa Field - Oman

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

9,500

OXY - Safa

7

Investigating Thermally Assisted Gas-Oil-Gravity Drainage Process in Heavy-Oil Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs –Phase I

Dr. Majid Al Wadhahi

83,912

Petroleum Development Oman

8

Development of UF and NF membranes

Dr. Mohammed Al-Abri

9,100

SQU

9

Experimental Investigation of a New Adsorbent for Mercury Removal from an Omani Natural Gas Field

Dr. Omar Houache

409,914

Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)

10

Multiphase Flow Improvement and Demulsification of Oilfield Emulsions

Dr. Yahya Al-Wahaibi

63,840

SNF

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal
Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Design of Chemical IOR in Oman Fields (Phase II)

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

674,900

Petroleum Development Oman

2

Green Solvents for Desulfurization of diesel and Fuel Oils

Dr. Farouk Mjalli

180,500

SQU

3

Potential of using Chemicals and/or Biosurfactant to Enhance Oil Recovery in Oxy Heavy Oil Field

Dr. Hamoud AL-Hadrami

2,500

OXY - Mukhaizena

4

Stimulation Study using Well Flow Chemicals

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

10,260

WELL FLOW Company

5

Tibr -1 Water Flooding Formation Damage

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

10,260

Petroleum Development Oman

6

Potential of using chemical surfactant and/or biosurfactant to enhance oil recovery in Occidental heavy oil field

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

22,230

Occidental Oman

7

A Novel use of Drag Reducing Polymers as Flow pattern Modifiers in Oil/Water/Flow

Dr. Talal AL-Wahaibi

133,500

SQU

Sr. No.

Research Title

Principal Investigator(s)

Budget

(RO)

Funded By

1

Treatment and Utilization of Oman Oilfield Water, Phase II

Prof. Rashid Al-Maamari

624,757

Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)

2

Study of Asphaltene Precipitation from Omani Crude Oils Using SARA Analysis and Modeling

Dr. Abdulaziz AL Hashmi

3,950

SQU

3

Comparison of Structural Packing performance with sieve type trays columns in Gas Industries

Dr. Farouq Mjalli

3,575

SQU

4

Wellbore Damage (skin) Measurements for Occidental Mukhaizna Plugs

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

17,339

Occidental Oil & Gas Mukaizna, Oman

5

Acid stimulation study on Safa oil field of Occidental Oman

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

9,485

Occidental Oman

– Safa

6

Formation Damage control & mitigation Services for MEDCO

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

50,388

MEDCO
LLC

7

KCL Formation Damage Study

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

6,838

Oman Oil Company, Exploration & Production L.L.C.

8

Formation Damage Services

Dr. Hamoud Al-Hadrami

68,480

Petroleum Development Oman

9

In-situ analytic upgrading of Omani Heavy crude oil during steam injection

Dr. Rashid Al-Hajri

152,000

TRC

10

Predictive Model to Predict Oil-Water Flow Characteristics with Polymers

Dr. Talal AL Wahaibi

3,800

SQU

11

A novel use of drag reducing polymers as flow pattern modifiers in Oil/Water Flow

Dr. Talal Al-Wahaibi

128,440

TRC

12

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Pressure drop and Hold-up During Dual Continuous Oil-Water Flows

Dr. Yahya AL Wahaibi

3,950

SQU