Dr. Abo Taleb Al-Hameedi

Associate Professor - Petroleum Engineering

School of Engineering and Computing

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

G - 303

abo.alhameedi@aurak.ac.ae

Dr. Abo Taleb T. Al-Hameedi is an Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). He received his B.Sc. degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Baghdad, Iraq, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), USA.

Dr. Al-Hameedi brings more than two decades of combined experience in the oil and gas industry, academia, research, data analytics, and institutional leadership. Prior to and alongside his academic career, he developed extensive field and operational experience in drilling engineering, serving in engineering and supervisory roles with Basra Oil Company, Weatherford, and Halliburton. This industry background has strongly influenced his applied approach to teaching and research and his commitment to bridging engineering theory with real-world petroleum operations.

His research interests encompass drilling and completion engineering, drilling and completion fluids, lost circulation, drilling optimization, geomechanics, wellbore integrity, well stimulation, environmentally sustainable drilling technologies, petroleum economics and asset evaluation, solids control and waste management, and data-driven petroleum engineering. A distinctive component of his work is the application of data analytics, statistical and geostatistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to complex challenges in drilling, completion, hydraulic fracturing, and geomechanics.

Dr. Al-Hameedi has an extensive scholarly record that includes numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers covering drilling engineering, geomechanics, sustainable drilling technologies, and data-driven applications in the energy industry. His academic experience includes teaching undergraduate and graduate petroleum engineering courses, supervising and mentoring students, leading research activities, developing curricula, managing drilling and completion fluids laboratory activities, and contributing to academic assessment and accreditation.

In addition to his engineering and academic career, Dr. Al-Hameedi has held leadership responsibilities in international graduate admissions at Missouri S&T, where he has contributed to international recruitment strategy, global institutional partnerships, and sponsored-student initiatives. His multidisciplinary professional background integrates extensive industry practice, academic scholarship, advanced data analytics, and international higher-education leadership.

Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), USA, 2018
M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), USA, 2016
B.Sc., Petroleum Engineering, University of Baghdad, Iraq, 2006

Drilling and completion engineering; drilling and completion fluids; lost circulation; drilling optimization and drilling practices; geomechanics and mechanical earth modeling; wellbore stability and integrity; well stimulation and hydraulic fracturing; green fluid technology; environmental aspects of drilling and fracturing fluids; petroleum economics and asset evaluation; drilling automation; well control; data analytics and statistical modeling; machine learning, artificial intelligence, and artificial neural networks; well logging interpretation; solids control and waste management; and health, safety, and environmental applications in the energy industry.

List of Publications

a) Journal Papers

Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Hilgedick, S.A., and Amer, A.S. (2017). “Limiting Key Drilling Parameters to Avoid or Mitigate Mud Losses in the Hartha Formation, Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Journal of Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology, 8, 345. DOI: 10.4172/2157-7463.1000345.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. (2018). “Insights into Mud Losses Mitigation in the Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Journal of Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology, 9, 356. DOI: 10.4172/2157-7463.1000356.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. (2018). “Real-Time Lost Circulation Estimation and Mitigation.” Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 27(4), 1227–1234. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpe.2018.05.006.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Hilgedick, S.A., Amer, A.S., and Alsaba, M. (2018). “Mud Loss Estimation Using Machine Learning Approach.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-018-0581-x.
Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Al-Alwani, M.A., Alshammari, A.F., Alkhamis, M.M., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. (2019). “Experimental Investigation of Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives (Mandarin Peel Powder) to Substitute the Conventional Chemicals Used in Water-Based Drilling Fluid.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-019-0725-7.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Alshammari, A.F., Albazzaz, H.W., Mutar, R.A., and Al Abdulmohsen, M.M. (2019). “Experimental Investigation of Bioenhancer Drilling Fluid Additive: Can Palm Tree Leaves Be Utilized as a Supportive Eco-Friendly Additive in Water-Based Drilling Fluid System?” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-019-00766-7.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Alshammari, A.F., Albazzaz, H.W., Alkhamis, M.M., and Mutar, R.A. (2019). “Insights into the Application of New Eco-Friendly Drilling Fluid Additive to Improve the Fluid Properties in Water-Based Drilling Fluid Systems.” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106424.
Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., et al. (2019). “Controlling Downhole Mud Loss Using Predictive Data Analytics.” Journal of Porous Media, 22, 1289–1303. DOI: 10.1615/JPorMedia.2019026004.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkhamis, M.M., and Feliz, J.D. (2020). “Full-Set Measurements Dataset for a Water-Based Drilling Fluid Utilizing Biodegradable Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives Generated from Waste.” Data in Brief, 28, 104945. DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.104945.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkhamis, M.M., Al-Alwani, M.A., Mutar, R.A., and Salem, E. (2020). “Proposing a New Biodegradable Thinner and Fluid Loss Control Agent for Water-Based Drilling Fluid Applications.” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13762-020-02650-y.
Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., Alkinani, H.H., Albazzaz, H.W., et al. (2020). “Insights into the Applications of Waste Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry: State-of-the-Art Review, Availability, Cost Analysis, and Classification.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 10, 2137–2151. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-020-00865-w.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. (2020). “Utilizing Food Waste Product (Date Tree Seeds) to Enhance the Filtration Characteristics in Water-Based Drilling Fluid System: A Comparative Study.” Journal of Energy Resources Technology. DOI: 10.1115/1.4047321.
Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., Alkinani, H.H., Alkhamis, M.M., et al. (2020). “Utilizing a New Eco-Friendly Drilling Mud Additive Generated from Wastes to Minimize the Use of Conventional Chemical Additives.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 10, 3467–3481. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-020-00974-6.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Aldin, M., and Govindarajan, S. (2022). “A Novel Approach to Estimate Rock Strength Parameters from Multistage Triaxial Tests (the A-HAS Method).” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110559.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Hilgedick, S.A., Al-Maliki, M.A., and Amer, A.S. (2018). “Examination of the Relationship Between Rate of Penetration and Mud Weight Based on Unconfined Compressive Strength of the Rock.” Journal of King Saud University – Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2018.07.020.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Alsaba, M.T., Amer, A.S., and Hilgedick, S.A. (2019). “Using Data Mining to Stop or Mitigate Lost Circulation.” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 173, 1097–1108. DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2018.10.078.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Lian, D. (2020). “Application of Artificial Neural Networks in the Drilling Processes: Can Equivalent Circulation Density Be Estimated Prior to Drilling?” Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 29, 121–126. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpe.2019.12.003.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. (2020). “A Robust Methodology to Select the Best Lost Circulation Treatment Using Decision Tree Analysis.” Upstream Oil and Gas Technology, 5, 100018. DOI: 10.1016/j.upstre.2020.100018.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. (2020). “Artificial Neural Network Models to Predict Lost Circulation in Natural and Induced Fractures.” SN Applied Sciences, 2, 1980. DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-03827-3.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. (2020). “Data-Driven Decision-Making for Lost Circulation Treatments: A Machine Learning Approach.” Energy & AI, 100031.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. (2021). “Development of High-Performance Water-Based Drilling Fluid Using Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Additive (Peanut Shells).” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13762-021-03472-2.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. (2020). “Dynamic Neural Network Model to Predict the Rate of Penetration Prior to Drilling.” Upstream Oil and Gas Technology.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Aldin, M., and Govindarajan, S. “Regularized Ridge Regression Models to Estimate Static Elastic Moduli from Wireline Measurements: Case Study from Southern Iraq.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13202-021-01434-5.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Aldin, M., and Govindarajan, S. “Wellbore Stability Analysis for Zubair Shale and Sandstone in Southern Iraq: Laboratory Tests Coupled with Field Data.” Submitted to Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment.
Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., and Al-Hameedi, A.T. “Integrated Analysis of the Trends of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals Use by Purpose Over Time in the United States.” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

b) Conference Papers

Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Application of Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives: Can Eco-Friendly Additives Substitute Conventional Chemicals Used in Water-Based Drilling Fluid?” Paper ARMA 19-512, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives: Can Food Waste Products Use as Thinners and Fluid Loss Agents for Drilling Fluid?” Paper SPE-195410-MS, SPE Asia Pacific Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Responsibility Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Evaluation of Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives in Water-Based Drilling Mud.” Paper SPE-195510-MS, SPE Europec at the 81st EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, London, UK, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Evaluation of the Impact of Calcium Contamination on the Drilling Operations: Various Case Histories from Nahur Umar Field, Iraq.” Paper AADE-19-NTCE-023, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Laboratory Study of Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives (Banana Peel Powder) for Modifying the Drilling Fluid Characteristics in Water-Based Muds.” Paper IPTC-19964-MS, International Petroleum Technology Conference, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2020.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Insights into Eco-Friendly and Conventional Drilling Additives: Applications, Cost Analysis, Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations.” Paper SPE-195398-MS, SPE Asia Pacific Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Responsibility Symposium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., and Alshammari, A.F. “Using Biodegradable Environmentally Friendly Additives as Alternative for Conventional Chemical Additives for Water-Based Drilling Fluid.” Poster AADE-19-NTCE-SPP-01, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “An Assessment of the Impact of Rheological Properties on Rate of Penetration Using Data Mining Techniques.” Paper IPTC-19446-MS, International Petroleum Technology Conference, Beijing, China, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Insights into Mechanical and Differential Pipe Sticking with Case Histories from Sindbad Field, Iraq.” Paper AADE-19-NTCE-020, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Proposing a New Eco-Friendly Drilling Fluid Additive to Enhance the Filtration Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluid Systems.” Paper SPE-196319-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Experimental Investigation of Bioenhancer Drilling Fluid Additive: Can Palm Tree Leaves Be Utilized as a Supportive Eco-Friendly Additive in Water-Based Drilling Fluid System?” Paper SPE-198651-MS, Gas & Oil Technology Showcase and Conference, Dubai, UAE, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Using Machine Learning to Predict Lost Circulation in the Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Paper SPE-191933-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Modeling Lost Circulation While Drilling Using Artificial Intelligence Technique.” Paper SPE-193266-MS, Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Data Analysis of Lost Circulation Events in the Hartha Formation, Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Paper SPE-192181-MS, SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Amer, A.S. “Applications of Data Analytics and Statistical Models to Limit Mud Losses: Case Histories from the Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Paper AADE-19-NTCE-055, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Amer, A.S. “Insights into the Relationship between Equivalent Circulation Density and Drilling Fluid Rheological Properties.” Paper SPE-194623-MS, SPE Oil and Gas India Conference and Exhibition, Mumbai, India, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Application of Predictive Data Analytics: Can Lost Circulation Be Predicted Prior to Drilling?” Paper SPE-196347-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Al-Alwani, M.A. “Equivalent Circulation Density Optimization: Can Flow Regimes Significantly Affect the Relationship Between Equivalent Circulation Density and Flow Rate?” Paper SPE-196571-MS, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Charleston, West Virginia, USA, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Predictive Data Mining Techniques for Mud Losses Mitigation.” Paper SPE-192182-MS, SPE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Limiting Drilling Parameters to Control Mud Losses in the Shuaiba Formation, South Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Paper AADE-17-NTCE-45, AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2017.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Preventing, Mitigating, or Stopping Lost Circulation in Dammam Formation, South Rumaila Field, Iraq; Requires Engineering Solutions, the Best Treatments Strategies, and Economic Evaluation Analysis.” Paper SPE-186180-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2017.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Limiting Drilling Parameters to Control Mud Losses in the Dammam Formation, South Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Paper ARMA 17-0930, 51st U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, California, USA, 2017.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Preventing, Mitigating, or Stopping Lost Circulation in the Shuaiba Formation, South Rumaila Field, Iraq; Requires Engineering Solutions, the Best Treatments Strategies, and Economic Evaluation Analysis.” Paper SPE-187701-MS, SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference, Moscow, Russia, 2017.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Trevino, H.A., and Al-Alwani, M.A. “Conventional and Eco-Friendly Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Additives: A Review.” Paper SPE-199750-MS, SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 2020.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Various Case Histories to Assess the Effects of Clotting and Hydrolysis on the Drilling Operations.” Paper AADE-20-FTCE-049, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2020.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Reducing the Bentonite Consumption in the Surface Hole Using Food Waste Products.” Paper AADE-20-FTCE-057, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2020.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “The Feasibility of Using Green Olive Pits’ Powder (GOPP) as a Bio-Enhancing Additive in Water-Based Drilling Fluids.” Paper AADE-20-FTCE-SPP-02, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2020.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Investigation Study of the Effectiveness of Eggshells Powder as a Multifunctional Eco-Friendly Additive in Water-Based Fluid.” Paper ARMA 20-1157, 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 2020.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Prediction of the Rate of Penetration (ROP): Comparison Between Nineteen Machine Learning Algorithms.” Paper AADE-20-FTCE-070, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2020.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Predicting the Risk of Lost Circulation Using Support Vector Machine Model.” Paper ARMA 20-1154, 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 2020.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Minimizing Lost Circulation Non-Productive Time Using Expected Monetary Value and Decision Tree Analysis.” Paper SPE-200844-MS, SPE Western Regional Meeting, Bakersfield, California, USA, 2021.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Prediction of Equivalent Liquid Permeability from Gas Permeability Measurements: A Recurrent Neural Network Approach.” Paper SPE-200779-MS, SPE Western Regional Meeting, Bakersfield, California, USA, 2021.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Estimation of Shear Wave Velocity in Carbonate Rocks: Can Dynamic Networks Surpass Conventional Neural Networks?” Paper ARMA 19-511, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in the Petroleum Industry: A Review.” Paper SPE-195072-MS, Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference, Manama, Bahrain, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Dynamic Neural Network Model to Predict the Rate of Penetration Prior to Drilling.” Paper ARMA 19-509, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Economic Analysis of Lost Circulation Events in Southern Iraq with Alternative Solutions.” Paper IPTC-19290-MS, International Petroleum Technology Conference, Beijing, China, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Minimizing Lost Circulation Non-Productive Time for Naturally Fractured Formations.” Paper ARMA 19-513, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Prediction of Lost Circulation Prior to Drilling for Induced Fractures Formations Using Artificial Neural Networks.” Paper SPE-195197-MS, SPE Oklahoma City Oil and Gas Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Review of the Applications of Decision Tree Analysis in Petroleum Engineering with a Rigorous Analysis.” Paper SPE-194795-MS, Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference, Manama, Bahrain, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Lost Circulation Materials and Treatments with Applications in South Iraq’s Oil Fields, Iraq: Guidelines and Recommendations.” Paper AADE-18-FTCE-SPP-01, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2018.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Economic Evaluation and Uncertainty Assessment of Lost Circulation Treatments and Materials in the Hartha Formation, Iraq.” Paper SPE-192097-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 2018.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Amer, A.S. “Using Artificial Neural Networks to Estimate Mud Losses Prior to Drilling for Natural Fractures Formations.” Paper AADE-19-NTCE-022, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Lost Circulation Treatments and Materials: How to Select the Best Lost Circulation Treatment Strategy Based on the Type of Mud Losses?” Paper SPE-196243-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Application of Descriptive Data Analytics: How to Properly Select the Best Ranges of Viscosity and Flow Rate for Optimal Hole Cleaning?” Paper SPE-196428-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “State of the Art Review of Lost Circulation Materials and Treatments Part I: General Trends and Uses.” Paper SPE-198612-MS, Gas & Oil Technology Showcase and Conference, Dubai, UAE, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Petroleum Engineering – Part II: Choosing the Best Lost Circulation Treatment Strategy for Limestone Formations.” Paper SPE-197846-MS, Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Laboratory Study of Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives to Reduce Alkalinity and Control Fluid Loss in Water-Based Muds.” Paper SPE-197393-MS, Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Flori, R.E., Dunn-Norman, S., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Updated Classification of Lost Circulation Treatments and Materials with an Integrated Analysis and Their Applications.” Paper SPE-186180-MS, SPE Western Regional Meeting, Garden Grove, California, USA, 2018.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Flori, R.E., Dunn-Norman, S., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Drilling Strategies to Control Lost Circulation in South Iraq Oil Fields, Iraq.” Paper AADE-18-FTCE-59, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2018.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Al-Attar, A.M. “Production Performance Estimation from Stimulation and Completion Parameters Using Machine Learning Approach in the Marcellus Shale.” Paper ARMA 19-2034, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Al-Attar, A.M. “Review of Stimulation and Completion Activities in the United States Shale Plays.” Paper ARMA 19-200, 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York City, USA, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Al-Attar, A.M., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Long-Term Comparison of Gel and Water Fracture Stimulation in East Texas Cotton Valley Formation.” Paper SPE-196515-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Al-Attar, A.M., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Descriptive Data Analytics to Investigate Stimulation and Completion Trends in the United States: How Proppant and Water Utilization Have Changed over Time?” Paper SPE-197084-MS, SPE Liquids-Rich Basins Conference – North America, Odessa, Texas, USA, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Al-Attar, A.M. “From Data Collection to Data Analytics: How to Successfully Extract Useful Information from Big Data in the Oil & Gas Industry?” Paper SPE-196597-MS, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Charleston, West Virginia, USA, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Al-Attar, A.M. “How Much Proppant Is Enough?” Paper SPE-196574-MS, SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Charleston, West Virginia, USA, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Al-Attar, A.M., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Descriptive Data Analytics to Investigate Stimulation and Completion Trends in the United States: How Drilling Have Changed over Time?” Paper SPE-198192-MS, Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2019.
Al-Alwani, M.A., Larry, B.K., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Al-Attar, A.M., and Al-Bazzaz, W.H. “Review of Stimulation and Completion Activities and Trends in the United States Shale Plays: Appalachian Basin Case Study.” Paper SPE-198290-MS, Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Aldin, M., Govindarajan, S., and Guedez, A. “A New Approach to Accurately Estimating Static Elastic Rock Properties from Multi-Stage Triaxial Test.” Paper ARMA 21-1412, 55th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Al-Alwani, M.A., Aldin, M., Abdulbaki, O., and Gokaraju, D. “Empirical Correlations to Correct the Rock Mechanical Properties from the Dynamic to Static with a Case Study from Southern Iraq.” Paper ARMA 21-1432, 55th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Aldin, M., and Govindarajan, S. “How Different Are Ultrasonic Acoustic Lab and Wireline Measurements in the Estimation of Dynamic Elastic Moduli?” Paper ARMA 21-1409, 55th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021.
Shammam, F.O., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Evaluation of Refracturing Production Activities in the United States.” Paper ARMA 21-1431, 55th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021.
Shammam, F.O., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Refracturing Activities in the United States — How Much Do We Know So Far?” Paper SPE-205126-MS, SPE Europec featured at the 82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2021.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., and Dunn-Norman, S. “Green Fluid Technology: How Food Wastes Can Revolutionize the Oil and Gas Industry.” Paper SPE-205681-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference, 2021.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Mustafa, A.A. “Using Machine Learning to Estimate Tensile Strength from Unconfined Compressive Strength: Case Study from Southern Iraq.” Paper SPE-205589-MS, SPE/IATMI Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference, 2021.
Al-Saba, M.T., Amadi, K.W., Al-Hadramy, K.O., Al Dushaishi, M.F.A., Al-Hameedi, A., and Alkinani, H. “Experimental Investigation of Biodegradable Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Additives Generated from Waste.” Paper SPE-190655-MS, SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018.
Amadi, K., Alsaba, M., Iyalla, I., Al Dushaishi, Al-Hameedi, A.T., and Alkinani, H.H. “Empirical Studies of the Effectiveness of Bio-Enhancers (Food Waste Products) as Suitable Additives in Environmentally Friendly Drilling Fluid Systems.” Paper AADE-18-FTCE-105, AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Amer, A.S. “A Systematic Approach for Wellbore Instability Using Core Samples for Limestone: A Case Study from the Ratawi Field, Iraq.” 2023 AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition, Midland, Texas, USA, 2023.
Shammam, F.O., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Al-Alwani, M.A., and Amer, A.S. “Refracturing Activities in the United States — How Much Do We Know So Far?” 2023 AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition, Midland, Texas, USA, 2023.

c) Posters

Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Alshammari, A.F. “Using Biodegradable Environmentally Friendly Additives as Alternative for Conventional Chemical Additives for Water-Based Drilling Fluid.” Poster presented at the 2019 AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Lost Circulation Materials and Treatments with Applications in Basra’s Oil Fields, Iraq: Guidelines and Recommendations.” Poster presented at the 1st GGPE Student Research Colloquium, 2018.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Alkinani, H.H., Dunn-Norman, S., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Lost Circulation Treatments and Materials: How to Select the Best Lost Circulation Treatment Strategy Based on the Type of Mud Losses?” Poster presented at the 2nd GGPE Student Research Colloquium, 2019.
Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., Alkinani, H.H., Flori, R.E., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Limiting Drilling Parameters to Control Mud Losses in the Hartha Formation, South Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Poster presented at the 2017 AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA. First Place Award.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Flori, R.E., Dunn-Norman, S., and Hilgedick, S.A. “Big Data Analysis Identifies Effective Lost Circulation Solutions in South Iraq Oil Fields, Iraq.” Poster presented at the 2018 AADE Fluids Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, Texas, USA.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Limiting Drilling Parameters to Control Mud Losses in the Hartha Formation, Rumaila Field, Iraq.” Poster presented at the 1st GGPE Student Research Colloquium, 2018.
Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Dynamic Neural Network Model to Predict the Rate of Penetration for Vertical and Deviated Wells Prior to Drilling.” Poster presented at the 2nd GGPE Student Research Colloquium, 2019.
Lian, D., Alkinani, H.H., Al-Hameedi, A.T., Dunn-Norman, S., and Flori, R.E. “Examination of the Relationship Between Rate of Penetration and Mud Weight Based on Unconfined Compressive Strength of the Rock.” Poster presented at the 2nd GGPE Student Research Colloquium, 2019.

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