Assistant Professor at Dibrugarh University, India
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog is an accomplished petroleum technology expert with over 15 years of academic and research experience. Holding a Ph.D. and M.Tech in Petroleum Technology and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, he specializes in petroleum exploration and production, oil well production technology, reservoir engineering, enhanced oil recovery, and flow assurance issues. He is a Chartered Engineer (Institution of Engineers India, 2019) and recipient of several awards including the Research Excellence Award (2020) and International Distinguished Author Award (2021-22). Dr. Neog actively coordinates academic programs, supervises Ph.D. research, and leads various workshops and conferences. He is a member of professional bodies such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Indian Science Congress Association, contributing significantly to petroleum industry-academic integration.
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Academic Profile
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Technology, showcasing his deep expertise in this critical energy sector. He earned his M.Tech in Petroleum Technology with a specialization in Petroleum Exploration and Production, equipping him with advanced knowledge of upstream oil and gas operations. Dr. Neog’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, providing a strong foundation in engineering principles. His multidisciplinary qualifications highlight a robust blend of mechanical and petroleum engineering skills, making him a valuable contributor to research and education in petroleum technology. 🔧📚
Professional Recognition
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog is a Chartered Engineer certified by the Institution of Engineers India since 2019. He received the Research Excellence Award in 2020 from the Institute of Scholars and the International Distinguished Author Award (2021-22) from the International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR). He serves as a Ph.D. Supervisor and Chairman of the Departmental Management Committee at Dibrugarh University’s Department of Petroleum Technology. Dr. Neog is actively involved as a member of multiple Boards of Studies and coordinates PG programs in Oil Well Drilling Technology. He also advises the Society of Petroleum Engineers and coordinates ATAL FDP programs.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog specializes in key aspects of petroleum engineering, including Production Technology and Reservoir Engineering. His research focuses on innovative methods such as Low Salinity Water Flooding and Wettability Studies to improve oil recovery. He addresses critical challenges like oil well flow assurance issues and oil well water shut-off techniques. Dr. Neog is also experienced in Enhanced Oil Recovery, Oil Well Technology, Surface Production Operations, and Well Servicing, contributing to efficient and sustainable petroleum production processes. His expertise supports advancements in optimizing oil extraction and maintaining well integrity.
Academic Experience and Certifications
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog specializes in Petroleum Exploration & Production, Oil Well Production Technology, Well Servicing, Surface Production, and Workover Operations. He has completed numerous prestigious certificate courses, including WHO’s Waste Management, Offshore Oil & Gas Introduction, COVID-19 Awareness, Google Digital Marketing, and industry-specific trainings from Duke University, Alison, and Petrotech India. Dr. Neog actively engages in workshops and seminars on modern petroleum technology and universal human values in education. He also received a Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute grant for research on Enhanced Oil Recovery and environmental impacts in petroleum industries.
Research Focus
Dr. Dhrubajyoti Neog’s research primarily focuses on petroleum engineering with a strong emphasis on enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir engineering, and production technology. His work includes detailed studies on formation water analysis, scale formation, and wettability alteration in porous media, especially within the Upper Assam Basin. He explores chemical EOR methods, oil spill management using sorbents, and oil well intervention techniques like coiled tubing. Additionally, he investigates the impact of temperature on reservoir properties such as rock wettability and water saturation. His research blends experimental, computational, and field studies to optimize crude oil recovery and sustainable production.
Conclusion
Dr. Neog exemplifies the qualities sought in the Research for Excellence in Academia Award: a strong research profile, practical application of academic knowledge, leadership in academia, professional recognition, and active involvement in knowledge dissemination and community engagement.
Publication Top Notes
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Formation Water Analysis to Examine Scale Formation and Wettability Alteration… (2025, Book chapter) 📚 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-3667-9_2
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Adsorption analysis of organic and chemical sorbents for oil spill management on land (2025, Journal article) 🧪 DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105167
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Sustaining heavy crude oil production with chemical EOR: A comparative study (2025, Journal article) ⚙️ DOI: 10.1016/j.ctta.2025.100191
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Computational analysis of coiled tubing concerns during oil well intervention in Upper Assam Basin, India (2023, Journal article) 💻 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26670-5 | Cited by 5+
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Sensitivity analysis for enhancing crude oil recovery with continuous flow gas lift… (2023, Journal article) ⛽ DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17466
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Effect of temperature on the pH of water flood effluents and irreducible water saturation… (2022, Journal article) 🌡️ DOI: 10.1007/s13202-021-01384-y
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Effect of temperature on sandstone rock wettability behaviour… (2022, Journal article) 🪨 DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-09429-0