In his fifteen plus year career as an academic, he worked in several countries from North America to Australia. Participated in cutting edge research projects in respectable institutions. Consulted major oil companies and conducted numerous training courses for operators in the Middle East, Central and South-East Asia. Set up several drilling laboratories. Developed an IADC and IWCF accredited Well Control School under the PI banner. Authored more than 30 papers on new developments and technical issues in drilling engineering.
He is a recognized Well CAP instructor and holds PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.
