• Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering
Rita Okoroafor

Educational Background

  • Ph.D., Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University – 2021
  • M.S., Petroleum Engineering and Project Development, Institute of Petroleum Studies Nigeria – 2004
  • B.Eng., Petroleum Engineering, University of Port Harcourt – 2002

Research Interests

    • Geothermal energy
    • Carbon capture and sequestration
    • Underground hydrogen storage

Certifications & Memberships

  • Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Awards & Honors

  • Africa Region Reservoir Dynamics and Description Award, Society of Petroleum Engineers – 2017
  • International Young Member Outstanding Service Award, Society of Petroleum Engineers – 2016
  • Africa Region Young Member Outstanding Service Award, Society of Petroleum Engineers – 2014