Experience

• The University of Oklahoma

  Prof.

  Ahmad worked at The University of Oklahoma as a Prof.

• Texas A&M University

  Professor

  Taught Petrophysics (PETE-311) and Reservoir Rock Mechanics (PETE-624)
  
  Conducted research on reservoir geomechanics for unconventional petroleum and geothermal reservoir development- Hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, and wellbore stability analysis. Established the largest university rock mechanics research group in the U.S. with 25 students and post-docs.

• McCasland Chair Professor at Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering-The University o

  McCasland Chair Professor

  Teaching Rock Mechanics, and Advanced Rock Mechanics I.
  
  Continuing research on unconventional petroleum and geothermal reservoir geomechanics- Hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, and wellbore stability analysis.
  
  Have developed a world-class Rock Mechanics Research Lab and formed the Reservoir Geomechanics and Seismicity Research (RGSR) Group at The University of Oklahoma.
  
  Currently, there are 12 PhD students, 7 Master students, 3 undergraduate students, 3 Postdoctoral Researchers and 1 Lab Technologist in the group. The RGSR develops and applies new knowledge of geomechanics and rock mechanics through experimental and modeling activities to develop solutions for a variety of engineering problems related to conventional and unconventional reservoirs and geothermal systems, such as hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, wellbore stability, DFIT, injection geomechanics, EGS development, etc. The students within the RGSR have a unique opportunity to carry out cutting-edge research and to pursue their professional development.
  
  The RGSR group has a world-class rock mechanics facility consisting of a number of MTS Material Testing Systems, 3 Polyaxial Testing units, 1 TTK Triaxial Test System, 1 Creep Test System, 1 API Fracturing Conductivity Test System, 3D laser Scanning System and some Rock Preparation Tools (Diamond Cutting and Coring systems), etc. In addition to conventional rock mechanics testing such as uniaxial/triaxial compressive, static/dynamic, tensile strength, AE monitoring, hardness, fracture conductivity, etc., we perform advanced/novel rock mechanics tests such as large-scale hydraulic fracturing test under true triaxial condition, tracer test, high temperature and high pressure test, triaxial shear test, direct shear test, fracture propagation and coalescence test.

• University of North Dakota

  Associate Professor of Geological Engineering

  Taught Geomechanics, Petrology, Petroleum Reservoir Development, Reservoir Stimulation Applied Poro-thermoelasticity , Science & Engineering of Shales, Natural Hazards