Profile :
• Nearly 4 years research experience in carbon
dioxide injection into deep formations for sequestration and enhanced oil recovery purposes.
• Ability
to conduct multi-task research assignments.
• Goal-oriented
individual with strong research and leadership capabilities.
• Organized,
highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
• Ability
to work in groups or independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent
communication skills, able to communicate effectively in writing and orally to diverse audiences.
Education :
Ph.D. Candidate Environmental Engineering, University of South
Florida
Geographical Information Systems Specialist, University of South
Florida (May 2008)
M.S. Petroleum Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark (January 2005)
B.S., Chemistry, University of Buea, Cameroon (December 1997)
Published Conference Proceedings:
Roland T. Okwen, J. M. Nordbotten, M.T. Stewart, J. A. Cunningham,
‘Analytical Model for Screening Potential Repositories for Subsurface Sequestration of CO2’,
Eos. Trans. AGU 88(52), Fall meeting suppl., Abstract # U43C-1393, 10-14 December 2007, San Francisco, California.
Okwen, R. T., “Formation
Damage by Carbon Dioxide Induced Asphaltene Precipitation,” International
Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, 15-17 February 2006, Lafayette, Louisiana U.S.A. SPE 98180-MS, http://www.spe.org/elibrary/servlet/spepreview?id=SPE-98180-MS
Relevant Experience & Funded Research:
Carbon Dioxide injection into deep, confined saline aquifers
• Graduate
research assistant in the project: “Evaluation of Subsurface Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) at the Polk Power
Station: Physical and Chemical Modeling. J. Cunningham (PI) and M. Stewart.
Funded by Tampa Electric Company (TECO), from May 16, 2007 – June 30, 2009.”
• Develop
analytical models for screening potential CO2 repositories (storage sites).
• Enhancing CO2 storage capacity in saline aquifers
using efficient injection strategies.
Formation Damage by Carbon Dioxide Induced Asphaltene Precipitation
• Investigated
the role of formation water in mitigating carbon dioxide-induced asphaltene precipitation to enhance oil recovery.
• Laboratory
measurements of the properties of wax containing fluids.
Journal Papers in Preparation
• Okwen,
R., Nordbotten, J., Stewart, M., and Cunningham, J (2008). “Analytical Models for Subsurface Storage of Carbon Dioxide”
• Okwen,
R., Einmo, C. and Gray, M. (2008). “Cutting Edge IGCC Technology with Minimal Carbon Dioxide Emission”.
• Okwen,
R., Pu, R., and Cunningham, J. (2008). “Evaluation of
Land Surface Temperature variations around Fossil-Fueled Power Plants using Landsat thermal infrared images”.
Honors & Awards:
Leadership & Community service
University of South Florida’s Graduate Council; Student representative 2007 - 2009
Training & Workshops:
Professional affiliations
