PhD in Petroleum Engineering

The PhD in Petroleum Engineering is a doctoral programme taught through the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University. It is designed to give graduates advanced, current knowledge of petroleum technologies and to prepare them for senior posts in university teaching, research and the energy sector. Doctoral work is supervised by department faculty who come from respected international institutions, with support from technical staff and experimental laboratories. Research topics include rock mechanics, reservoir simulation, enhanced oil recovery, waterflooding, wettability changes in carbonate rocks, production engineering and multi-objective optimisation. The programme also aims to strengthen research in Oman through partnerships with universities and industry research bodies at home and abroad, and to build communication and management skills so graduates can take on leadership positions in both public bodies and private companies. Degree plans are published on the department page for each admission year, and a linked page gives guidance on the thesis.