Dr. Ajendra Singh

Bio

Dr. Ajendra Singh is an emerging scholar and researcher in the domain of petroleum engineering, with a specialized focus on reservoir characterization, CO₂ sequestration, and subsurface flow modeling. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at MIT World Peace University, Pune, Dr. Singh contributes to the academic development of future engineers through instruction in core petroleum subjects, software integration, and laboratory training. His academic engagements are deeply interwoven with research-led teaching and experiential learning.

Dr. Singh earned his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, where his research included investigation of bioturbation-induced heterogeneities in clastic reservoirs using advanced techniques such as Micro-CT imaging, NMR, and high-pressure mercury injection (HPMI). His doctoral work contributed significantly to understanding pore-scale processes affecting reservoir quality and enhanced oil recovery potential in the Cretaceous Bhuj Formation of the Kachchh Basin. He holds an M. Tech in Petroleum Engineering from RGIPT, Raebareli, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra.

Before joining MIT World Peace University, Dr. Singh was engaged in multiple research-intensive roles. At IIT Bombay, as a Project Scientist (2023–2025), where he led multidisciplinary research on CO₂ injection in deep saline aquifers, focusing on geomechanical and geochemical feedback mechanisms through core-flooding experiments and numerical simulation using CMG (GEM and STAR). His work contributed to predictive modeling of CO₂ plume behavior and its implications for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in onshore Indian sedimentary basins.In his tenure as a Domain Expert at PDEU, Dr. Singh was involved in basin-scale petroleum system modeling of the Kutch and Saurashtra basins using Schlumberger Petrel and Petromod. His responsibilities included seismic interpretation, reservoir property modeling, and uncertainty quantification in resource estimation under PRMS guidelines. His analytical rigor extended to consultancy roles, including experimental investigation of formation damage mechanisms at EMC India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Singh has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Geoheritage, and Journal of Earth System Science. His interdisciplinary research has been presented at international forums such as the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE), Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), and GEOINDIA. He holds an Indian patent for “GeoCPR”, a methodological innovation for extracting geothermal attributes from petrophysical datasets.

His early research career includes technical roles at ONGC’s Institute of Reservoir Studies, Ahmedabad and RGIPT, Raebareli where he engaged in seismic data processing, well log interpretation, and dynamic simulation of Cambay Basin reservoirs. His proficiency spans advanced geoscientific software platforms, including Schlumberger Petrel, CMG, Eclipse, Petromod, and IHS Kingdom.

Dr. Singh is an active member of professional bodies including the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Petrotech Society of India. He has received accolades for academic excellence and professional contributions, including international recognition as a finalist team leader in the 2023 EAGE Laurie Dake Challenge and participation in the SHARP CCS workshop hosted by GEUS, Denmark.

Through a combination of research, teaching, and technical practice, Dr. Singh continues to contribute to the advancement of reservoir engineering, with an emphasis on low-carbon energy transition and integrated subsurface resource management.

Education Qualifications : Ph.D. from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar.