Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Ph.D. Program are expected to develop the following advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies:

1. Conduct independent and original research in areas covered by petroleum and natural gas engineering (petroleum, natural gas, geothermal); generate new knowledge and innovative solutions for complex problems.
2. Design and carry out advanced theoretical, analytical, numerical, and experimental studies addressing challenges in petroleum, natural gas, and geothermal exploration, production, drilling, and reservoir management.
3. Integrate advanced knowledge from related disciplines such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, rock mechanics, and computational modeling to develop new methods and interdisciplinary approaches.
4. Evaluate scientific and technological advancements, apply them to new processes and systems, and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
5. Communicate technical and scientific knowledge effectively in written and oral form to specialized and broader audiences at national and international levels.
6. Understand the social, environmental, economic, and legal implications of petroleum and natural gas engineering, integrating sustainability and ethical responsibility in professional activities.
7. Lead and collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, supervise graduate-level research projects, and mentor future engineers and researchers.
8. Stay informed of emerging technologies and innovations in petroleum and natural gas engineering and apply them to advance the field.