Petroleum Egnineering, Reservoir Modeling, Computational Methods
Resume:
Bishwas Ghimire
Austin, TX ***21
ac36fm@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, Texas
Petroleum Engineering Graduate Researcher/ Teaching Assistant, Aug 2013 Present
Assist PhD supervisor, Dr. Hugh Daigle in his Senior Design course, grade weekly reports, answer project-related questions, monitor student progress over the course of semester and guide them accordingly
Oversee realistic Senior Design projects related to reservoir modeling, completion, field-wide development, production forecasts, enhanced oil recovery, and economic viability and provide technical guidance on software like CMG (Computer Modeling Group), PHDWin, MATLAB, etc.
Investigated surface and pore characteristics of rock samples by running adsorption experiments on 3Flex Surface Analyzer
Developed scripts in MATLAB to automate data extraction and analysis on adsorption data
Investigated formation resistivity changes during initial leak-off test (LOT) build-up using numerical methods such as finite difference method (FDM) in MATLAB and finite element method (FEM) in ABAQUS
Current research focused on developing computational FEM models to dynamically synthesize time-lapse resistivity-at-the-bit (RAB) logs for the duration of LOT
SHELL OIL COMPANY, Houston, Texas
Petroleum Engineering/ Petrophysics Intern, May 2014 – Aug 2014
Worked extensively with Techlog and MATLAB to analyze, investigate, and manipulate various well logs, especially CMR (Combined Magnetic Resonance) logs
Successfully developed a CMR-permeability model by calibrating core permeability data with CMR log data for the Argentina asset
Drafted foot-by-foot digital output of predicted permeability for numerous wells
Collaborated with exploration geologists and reservoir engineers to correlate and integrate the permeability model and its insights with their work
Developed MATLAB scripts to investigate oil saturation from CMR logs using a novel peak-decomposition technique
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY, Hammond, Louisiana
Student Researcher, Aug 2011 – May 2013
Characterized adhesion strength of thin-film systems using optical interferometry and surface energy methods
Analyzed residual stress in metal welds using Electron Speckle-Pattern Interferometry (EPSI) technique
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
PhD in Petroleum Engineering Candidate, Expected graduation, Dec 2018
GPA: 3.820 out of 4.000
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Dec 2015
GPA: 3.820 out of 4.000
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Minor in Mathematics and Computer Science, May 2013
GPA: 4.000 out of 4.000
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience with operation of various laboratory equipment and software
Programming Languages: Python, Java, C#
Software: Abaqus, MATLAB, CMG (IMEX/GEM/STARS), PHDWin, Techlog, MS Office
Extensive R&D experience in Petroleum Engineering both in collaboration with top research groups and individually
Efficient problem-solving skill with an ability to independently tackle problems and achieve goals with minimal oversight
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct prompt, positive, and productive interaction with colleagues as well as clients
PUBLICATIONS
Craft, S., Ghimire, S., Ghimire, B., Sasaki, T., & Yoshida, S. (2014). Optical Analysis of Weld-Induced Residual Stress by Electronic Speckle-Pattern Interferometry. In Residual Stress, Thermomechanics & Infrared Imaging, Hybrid Techniques and Inverse Problems, Volume 8 (pp. 317-323). Springer, Cham.
Ghimire, B. (2015). Modeling Formation Resistivity Changes During Leak-Off Tests (LOT’s). Master’s Thesis. The University of Texas at Austin.
Ghimire, B., Daigle, H., & Gray, K.E. (2017). Modeling formation resistivity changes due to invasion and deformation during initial leak-off test build-up. In Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (Final revision submitted)
AWARDS AND HONORS
Recipient, UT Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship, 2013-2018
Recipient, UT Graduate School Fellowship, 2013-2017
Recipient, President’s Medal for Academic Excellence, 2013
Recipient, Outstanding Graduating Senior in Physics, 2013
Recipient, Outstanding Junior in College of Science and Technology by Phi Kappa Phi, 2011-2012
Student Executive Vice President, SLU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, 2012-2013
President, Southeastern Judo Association, 2013
Participant, 39th International Physics Olympiad 2008, Vietnam (representing Nepal
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