Ali Shafiei, PhD

Assistant Professor, , Thermal Heavy Oil Recovery

Assistant Professor, School of Mining and Geosciences, Department of Petroleum Engineering

Emailali.shafiei@nu.edu.kz

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PhD projects

MSc, PhD, RA, and PDF positions are available in EOR (i.e., thermal, nano, chemical, hybrid), AI application in Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, asphaltenes precipitation prediction and inhibition, nanofluidic, microfluidic and some other related topics (see the areas of research interests)

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603 Citations
11 h-Index
21 Article
11 Conference contribution
8 Paper
1 Review article

41 results

2019
A further verification of FZI* and PSRTI: Newly developed petrophysical rock typing indices
Mirzaei-Paiaman, A., Sabbagh, F., Ostadhassan, M., Shafiei, A., Rezaee, R., Saboorian-Jooybari, H. & Chen, Z., Apr 2019, In: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 175, p. 693-705 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
18 Citations (Scopus)
Risk management in carbon capture and geological storage: Insights from a structured expert elicitation
Larkin, P., Gracie, R., Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M., Sarkarfarshi, M., Aspinall, W. & Krewski, D., Jan 1 2019, In: International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management. 22, 3-4, p. 404-428 25 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Uncertainty in risk issues for carbon capture and geological storage: Findings from a structured expert elicitation
Larkin, P., Gracie, R., Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M., Sarkarfarshi, M., Aspinall, W. & Krewski, D., Jan 1 2019, In: International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management. 22, 3-4, p. 429-463 35 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2018
Data Analytics Techniques for Performance Prediction of Steamflooding in Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs
Shafiei, A., Ahmadi, M. A., Dusseault, M., Elkamel, A., Zendehboudi, S. & Chatzis, I., Jan 26 2018, In: Energies. 11, 2, 29 p., 292.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Densities for ternary system of CaCl ₂ -H ₂ O-CO ₂ at elevated P-T: An experimental and modeling approach
Bastami, A., Pourafshary, P. & Shafiei, A., Jan 1 2018, In: Energies. 11, 10, 2840.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Effect of initial wettability on performance of smart water flooding in carbonate reservoirs-an experimental investigation with IOR implications
Al-Nofli, K., Pourafshary, P., Mosavat, N. & Shafiei, A., Jun 1 2018, In: Energies. 11, 6, 1394.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus)
Natural Fractures Characterization and In Situ Stresses Inference in a Carbonate Reservoir—An Integrated Approach
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Kosari, E. & Nouri Taleghani, M., Feb 1 2018, In: Energies. 11, 2, 26 p., 312.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
3 Citations (Scopus)
2015
PVTX characteristics of oil inclusions from Asmari formation in Kuh-e-Mond heavy oil field in Iran
Shariatinia, Z., Haghighi, M., Shafiei, A., Feiznia, S. & Zendehboudi, S., Jan 1 2015, In: International Journal of Earth Sciences. 104, 3, p. 603-623 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
2014
Asphaltene precipitation and deposition in oil reservoirs - Technical aspects, experimental and hybrid neural network predictive tools
Zendehboudi, S., Shafiei, A., Bahadori, A., James, L. A., Elkamel, A. & Lohi, A., Jan 1 2014, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 92, 5, p. 857-875 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
79 Citations (Scopus)
Estimating hydrogen sulfide solubility in ionic liquids using a machine learning approach
Shafiei, A., Ahmadi, M. A., Zaheri, S. H., Baghban, A., Amirfakhrian, A. & Soleimani, R., Jan 1 2014, In: Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 95, p. 525-534 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
68 Citations (Scopus)
Geomechanics of thermal oil production from carbonate reservoirs
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Jan 1 2014, In: Journal of Porous Media. 17, 4, p. 301-321 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
2013
A developed smart technique to predict minimum miscible pressure-eor implications
Zendehboudi, S., Ahmadi, M. A., Bahadori, A., Shafiei, A. & Babadagli, T., Jul 1 2013, In: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 91, 7, p. 1325-1337 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
81 Citations (Scopus)
A new screening tool for evaluation of steamflooding performance in Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Zendehboudi, S. & Chatzis, I., Jan 1 2013, In: Fuel. 108, p. 502-514 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
64 Citations (Scopus)
Droplets evolution during ex situ dissolution technique for geological CO₂ sequestration: Experimental and mathematical modelling
Zendehboudi, S., Shafiei, A., Bahadori, A., Leonenko, Y. & Chatzis, I., Mar 1 2013, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 13, p. 201-214 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus)
Geomechanics of thermal viscous oil production in sandstones
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Mar 1 2013, In: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 103, p. 121-139 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
39 Citations (Scopus)
Geomechanics of thermal viscous oil production in sandstones
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M., Feb 1 2013, In: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 103, p. 121 139 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Mathematical model for steamflooding naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs
Shafiei, A., Zendehboudi, S., Dusseault, M. & Chatzis, I., Jun 12 2013, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 52, 23, p. 7993-8008 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus)
Multiple hydrocarbon charging events in Kuh-e-Mond oil field, Coastal Fars: Evidence from biomarkers in oil inclusions
Shariatinia, Z., Feiznia, S., Shafiei, A., Haghighi, M., Mousavi Dehghani, A., Memariani, M. & Farhadian, N., Nov 1 2013, In: Geofluids. 13, 4, p. 594-609 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
2012
Inferring in situ stresses in a naturally fractured heavy oil field
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2012, 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012. Vol. 4. p. 2686-2696 11 p. (46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012; vol. 4).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Modeling of CO₂ droplets shrinkage in ex situ dissolution approach with application to geological sequestration: Analytical solutions and feasibility study
Zendehboudi, S., Leonenko, Y., Shafiei, A., Soltani, M. & Chatzis, I., Jul 15 2012, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 197, p. 448-458 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
26 Citations (Scopus)
Natural fractures characterization in a carbonate heavy oil field
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2012, 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012. Vol. 3. p. 1870-1881 12 p. (46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012; vol. 3).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
3 Citations (Scopus)
Nonionic surfactant for enhanced oil recovery from carbonates: Adsorption kinetics and equilibrium
Ahmadi, M. A., Zendehboudi, S., Shafiei, A. & James, L., Jul 25 2012, In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 51, 29, p. 9894-9905 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
96 Citations (Scopus)
Numerical simulation of free fall and controlled gravity drainage processes in porous media
Zendehboudi, S., Shafiei, A., Chatzis, I. & Dusseault, M. B., May 7 2012, In: Journal of Porous Media. 15, 3, p. 211-232 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)
Rock squeezing prediction by a support vector machine classifier
Shafiei, A., Parsaei, H. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2012, 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), Vol. 1. p. 489-503 15 p. (46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012; vol. 1).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
7 Citations (Scopus)
Viscous oil carbonates at elevated temperature
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2012, 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012. Vol. 4. p. 2597-2608 12 p. (46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012; vol. 4).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2011
Empirical modeling of gravity drainage in fractured porous media
Zendehboudi, S., Chatzis, I., Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Mar 17 2011, In: Energy and Fuels. 25, 3, p. 1229-1241 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
53 Citations (Scopus)
2009
Side View Seismic Location method helps fracture characterization in a giant fractured carbonate heavy oil field in Iran
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B. & Samimi-Sadeh, B., Jan 1 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2008
Engineering geological problems along the qomroud long tunnel lot no.1 in iran
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Sani, F. F. & Sotoudeh, M., Dec 1 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Geomechanical properties along the first 10+400 km of the qomroud long tunnel project in Iran
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Jan 1 2008, ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008. Mahdi, A. & Ghazvinian, A. (eds.). International Society for Rock Mechanics, p. 475-482 8 p. (ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Geomechanical properties of a conglomerate from Iran
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Geotechnical properties of soluble rocks from a dam site in iran
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B. & Baghdardokht, Z., Dec 1 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Qomroud long tunnel project in iran: Rock mass characterization along the first 10.4 km
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Sani, F. F. & Sotoudeh, M., Dec 1 2008.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Rock mass characterization along lot no. 6 of dez-qomroud tunnel project in Iran
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Rahdar, H. & Mesgarzadeh, S., Jan 1 2008, ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008. Mahdi, A. & Ghazvinian, A. (eds.). International Society for Rock Mechanics, p. 499-509 11 p. (ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
1 Citation (Scopus)
Rock mass characterization at kangir dam site in Iran
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M. B., Jan 1 2008, ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008. Mahdi, A. & Ghazvinian, A. (eds.). International Society for Rock Mechanics, p. 483-498 16 p. (ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
1 Citation (Scopus)
Successful tunneling through a very weak conglomerate
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Rahdar, H. & Mesgarzadeh, S., Jan 1 2008, ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008. Mahdi, A. & Ghazvinian, A. (eds.). International Society for Rock Mechanics, p. 835-844 10 p. (ISRM International Symposium - 5th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, ARMS 2008).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2007
Production Technology Selection for Iranian Naturally Fractured Heavy Oil Reserves
Shafiei, A. & Dusseault, M., 2007.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Production technology selection for Iranian naturally fractured heavy oil reservoirs
Shafiei, A., Dusseault, M. B., Memarian, H. & Samimi Sadeh, B., Jan 1 2007, Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007. Petroleum Society of Canada (PETSOC), (Canadian International Petroleum Conference 2007, CIPC 2007).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
8 Citations (Scopus)
Rock mass characterization at the proposed Khorram-Roud dam site in Western Iran
Shafiei, A., Heidari, M. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2007, Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands. Taylor and Francis/ Balkema, Vol. 2. p. 1065-1073 9 p. (Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands; vol. 2).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
1 Citation (Scopus)
Weathering and geomechanical properties of Alvand granitic rocks, western Iran
Shafiei, A., Heidari, M. & Dusseault, M. B., Dec 1 2007, Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands. Taylor and Francis/ Balkema, Vol. 1. p. 835-842 8 p. (Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands; vol. 1).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2005
Effects of Changed Geological Conditions on Construction of Qomroud Long Water Conveyance Tunnel Lot No.1 in Iran- A Case Study
Shafiei, A., 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Qomroud Long Water Conveyance Lot No. 1 in Iran: Tunneling in Difficult Ground Condition- A Case Study
Shafiei, A., 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

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