Dr. Kumar Abhijeet Raj

Bio

Dr. Kumar Abhijeet Raj obtained his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. His doctoral research focused on the development of Viscoelastic Surfactant (VES) fracturing fluids for high- temperature reservoirs, integrating key parameters to enhance temperature stability and proppant- carrying capacity. As part of his study, he designed and conducted minifrac tests using specially formulated fracturing fluids and custom-built experimental setups to interpret critical fracturing parameters. He completed both his B.Tech and M.Tech also in Petroleum Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Dr. Abhijeet has also worked extensively on the synthesis, characterization, and application of natural bio-based surfactants for VES fracturing fluids, exploring their potential as environmentally sustainable alternatives in hydraulic fracturing. His research area includes Hydraulic Fracturing optimization, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir simulation and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

Prior to joining MIT-WPU Dr. Abhijeet has worked in Presidency University and DIT University where He took core Petroleum Engineering subjects and mentored many students in accomplishing their goals. Currently he is teaching advance courses for post graduate students at MIT-WPU. He is also mentoring students for their research project.

Subjects Taught

Geology and Geophysical Methods, Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Engineering Laboratory, Design in Production Engineering, Offshore Drilling & Production Practices, Shale Gas, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage.

Research Interests

Dr. Kumar Abhijeet Raj's research interests include hydraulic fracturing design and optimization, proppant transport, optimizing fracture conductivity, development of fracturing fluids for high- temperature and high-pressure reservoirs, reservoir simulation, CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)..

Research Papers

Kumar Abhijeet Raj, Archana Balikram, Keka Ojha, 2022. “Impact assessment of nanoparticles on microstructure and rheological behavior of VES fracturing fluid formulated with mixed surfactant system”. Journal of Molecular Liquid. 345, 118241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118241 (Impact Factor: 6.633).

Conference Proceedings

Kumar Abhijeet Raj and Keka Ojha, 2023, Determination of fracture parameters using viscoelastic surfactant fracturing fluid through Mini-frac test, 84th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Jun 2023, Volume 2023, p.1 - 5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.2023101216

Kumar Abhijeet Raj, Keka Ojha, 2019, “Development and characterization of nanoparticles- enhanced viscoelastic fracturing fluid for hydraulic fracturing, 81st EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Jun 2019, Volume 2019, p.1 – 5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201901442

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Scholar Link :
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=HexWqxIAAAAJ&hl=en

Linkedin Profile Link :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kumar-abhijeet-raj-1bb93a55/

ORCID ID Link :
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7540-0930