Mohammadjavad Mohammadi

Reservoir engineer with about 7 years of combined academic and industry experience at the intersection of heavy oil recovery and low-carbon energy systems. Specializing in SAGD, SA-SAGD, and thermal EOR, with expertise in start-ups, well performance optimization, economic evaluations, and reservoir surveillance. Proven ability to apply simulation-driven strategies for optimizing complex subsurface systems, including CO₂ storage, hydrogen, geothermal, and advanced EOR. Proficient in CMG simulation tools, data-driven forecasting, and collaborative problem-solving. Committed to delivering evidence-based solutions for enhanced recovery and sustainable energy development in support of global decarbonization goals. 

Technical Expertise Includes: 

Thermal & Solvent-Based EOR 

Specialist in advanced thermal recovery techniques such as CSS, SAGD, and SA-SAGD, with a strong command of thermal modeling principles and their application in heavy oil and bitumen reservoirs. 

Decarbonization & Energy Transition Modeling 

Proven expertise in simulating CO₂ sequestration (including trapping mechanisms, hysteresis, and geomechanics), geothermal energy systems, and underground hydrogen storage, supporting emerging low-carbon technologies. 

Conventional & Unconventional Reservoir Simulation 

Comprehensive experience in simulating conventional and unconventional reservoirs, including black oil, shale, tight oil, and gas systems under natural depletion, waterflooding, and immiscible/miscible gas injection strategies. 

Quantitative Analysis & Simulation Tools 

Proficient in quantitative analysis, history matching, sensitivity analysis, and optimization using CMG software suite (GEM, STARS, IMEX, WinProp, CMOST) to enable data-driven reservoir management under uncertainty. 

Policy-Relevant Research & Technical Communication 

Skilled in translating complex subsurface simulation results into actionable insights for stakeholders through technical publications, policy briefings, client training, and scientific presentations. 

Reservoir Simulation Engineer Intern                                            

Computer Modelling Group (CMG), Calgary, AB, Canada | May 2024 – Present 

Performing thermal simulation studies for SAGD and solvent-aided SAGD (SA-SAGD) projects, including detailed wellbore modeling to support reservoir optimization strategies for heavy oil developments. 

Conducting reservoir and production engineering analyses for decarbonization initiatives, such as CO₂ sequestration, geothermal modeling, hydrogen storage, and advanced EOR techniques. 

Providing technical support and training to global clients on the application of CMG’s simulation software for complex reservoir studies, enhancing user capabilities and project outcomes. 

Collaborating with senior consultants on reservoir simulation projects, contributing to the development of innovative, data-driven solutions. 

Utilizing CMOST for advanced sensitivity analysis, history matching, optimization, and uncertainty assessment, enabling informed reservoir management and operational decision-making. 

Research & Teaching Assistant        

SHARP Research Group, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering,  

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada | Sep 2017 – Present 

Developed mathematical models and numerical codes for CO2 underground storage and SA-SAGD processes.  

Conducted laboratory experiments and numerical simulations of Rayleigh-Taylor instability in porous media. 

Published over 10 technical papers in high-impact journals and presented findings at international conferences. 

Collaborated with industrial sponsors to align research outcomes with practical applications. 

Contributed as a Teaching Assistant for Advanced Mathematics in Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow in Porous Media, and Petroleum Engineering Lab. 

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering 

University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada | May 2020 – Present 

Thesis focus: Experimental and Modeling Studies of Rayleigh-Taylor Instability at Large Viscosity Contrast 

M.Sc., Chemical Engineering 

University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada | Sep 2017 – Mar 2020 

Thesis focus: Adsorption Kinetics and Diffusion of Asphaltenes from Dynamic Interfacial Tension Data 

B.Sc., Chemical Engineering                                                                                        

Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran | Sep 2012 – Aug 2016