Pranab Boral
Research
Dibrugarh
Summary
Energy professional with strengths in chemical EOR (ASP), Carbon capture and Utilization. Experienced in field production forecasting, using tNavigator, CMG (IMEX/GEM/STARS), MRST and MATLAB. Skilled in optimization and uncertainty analysis to deliver low-carbon, cost-efficient recovery. PhD thesis submitted: 19 September 2025.
Experienced with project coordination, ensuring seamless execution and delivery. Utilizes project management tools to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency. Strong understanding of stakeholder communication and risk management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Associate
Department of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University
04.2023 - Current
- DST-SERB CRG project on Enhanced Oil Recovery and carbon-neutral operations.
- Built chemical EOR models (ASP) with slug design and sensitivity studies; history-matching and upscaling workflows.
- Led lab Experiments: interfacial tension & wettability alteration, polymer viscosity vs shear rate, adsorption isotherms; core-flood experiments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all project phases, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of information when needed.
- Supervised junior team members by offering mentorship on Scientific theory and Lab works
Senior Research Fellow
Indo-Canada IC-IMPACTS Project, Dibrugarh University
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated Research collaborations at the CERL Lab, UOIT, Ontario, Canada for CO2 capture and Process of Hydrogen Production.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and ensure timely completion of research projects.
- Organized workshops and seminars on CO2 Emissions and Mitigation to foster knowledge exchange among young Science and Engineering Graduates
Research Intern
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Project on Deccan basalts (interbasaltic clayey horizons); geophysical lab methods.
- Environmental Geomagnetism
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Education
Ph.D. - Petroleum Technology
Dibrugarh University
12-2025
M.Sc. - Applied Geology & Geoinformatics
Central University of Karnataka
06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Geology
St. Anthonys College
04.2001 -
Skills
Reservoir Simulation: tNavigator, CMG (IMEX/GEM/STARS), MRST (MATLAB)
Programming & Data: MATLAB, Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), LaTeX
Lab Methods: IFT (Du Noüy/Dynamic), contact angle, polymer rheology (Brookfield), adsorption isotherms (Langmuir/Freundlich/Temkin), core-flooding
undefinedAWARDS & INVITED TALKS
Best Oral Presentation (EOR session), ICOGES — as reported publicly on LinkedIn., Presenter, SPE Advances in Integrated Reservoir Modelling and Field Development (Abu Dhabi)., Networking & technical discussions at ADIPEC 2024 with tNavigator team., Exhibitor, India Energy Week 2025 — Department of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University.
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
Organizer/volunteer for student chapters and technical events
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Assessment of CO2-EOR and CO2 Storage in Upper Assam Sandstone Oil Reservoirs, P Boral, SB Gogoi, 2025/9/1, World CCUS Conference Volume 2025, Issue 1, Pages 1-5, Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
Effect of CO2‐Enhanced Oil Recovery on Wave Velocities in Upper Assam Basin,SB Gogoi, P Boral, et. al, 2025/4/21, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology.
Modelling Alkali Surfactant Polymer Chemical System for Sandstone Oil Reservoirs of Upper Assam Basin
P Boral, SB Gogoi, 2025/6/2, SPE Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation Conference and Exhibition
Pages: D021S009R006, Publisher: SPE One Petro.
Recent developments on carbon neutrality through carbon dioxide capture and utilization with clean hydrogen for production of alternative fuels for smart cities, A Yagmur Goren, Ibrahim Dincer, SB Gogoi, Pranab Boral, Dipal Patel
Publication date, 2024/8/19, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume-79, Pages- 551-578Publisher, Pergamon
SOURCE LINKS
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=qc5Og2wAAAAJ
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranab-boral-15000b221/
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0667-2273
- OnePetro (SPE 2025 abstract): https://onepetro.org/SPERCSC/proceedings-abstract/25RCSC/25RCSC/687248
- Advances in Petroleum Technology (book chapter): https://supadu-ebooks.s3.amazonaws.com/jenny-stanford-sg/9781003049937/9781003049937fm.pdf
Timeline
Project Associate
Department of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University
04.2023 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
Indo-Canada IC-IMPACTS Project, Dibrugarh University
02.2022 - 11.2022
Research Intern
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geology
St. Anthonys College
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Petroleum Technology
Dibrugarh University
M.Sc. - Applied Geology & Geoinformatics
Central University of Karnataka