Ashkan Jahanbani Ghahfarokhi

About

I am associate professor in reservoir engineering at Department of Geosciences (IGV), NTNU since January 2019, visiting University of Southern California in 2025 (Fulbright research grant) and Imperial College London in 2026.

I received the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Europe 2025 Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty. In 2022, I was selected as one of NTNU’s young talents in Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme 4.0 (2022-2026). My research group (including PhD, Postdoc, and master students) perform cutting edge research on numerical and data-driven subsurface reservoir modeling.

I have had the following managerial roles at NTNU:

2024-2032: Main NTNU contact deputy and General Assembly deputy for the Norwegian Environment-Friendly Energy Research Centre FME gigaCCS
2025-: Reservoir management and production optimization program area manager in BRU21 (Better Resource Utilization in the 21st century)
2021-2022: Head of the Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics Group (now Well and Reservoir)
2020-2024: Leader of the CEORS Gemini Centre (strategic collaboration between NTNU and SINTEF on CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery & Storage)
2019-2022: Study profile manager in Engineering & ICT study program committee (an advisory board for the study program manager)
2017-present: Chairperson, Young Professionals Chairperson, and Faculty advisor at Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Trondheim section.

My background is reservoir engineering:

2015: PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
2009: MEng., University of Calgary (UofC), Canada
2008: MSc., Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), Iran
2006: BSc., Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), Iran

After PhD, I worked (2015-2017) at DNVA (Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, supported by Equinor) as recipient of a prestigious post-doctoral research scholarship on polymer gel simulation study. It is this academy that awards the Abel prize in mathematics.

I did another postdoc at PoreLab SFF (Norwegian Center of Excellence) on wettability alteration in low-salinity water flooding.

Research

I am specialized in subsurface reservoir modeling, enhanced recovery and fluid flow in porous media, and my current research includes:

CO2 injection for enhanced recovery and subsurface storage
Data-driven reservoir modeling
Production optimization
Field development
Well test analysis (PTA/RTA)
PVT, fluid model development

My research includes participation in the following groups at NTNU:

Main NTNU contact deputy and General Assembly deputy for the Norwegian Environment-Friendly Energy Research Centre FME gigaCCS
Leader of Team Geo Energy (NTNU Energy)
Leader of the CEORS Gemini center
Program area manager of the Reservoir Management and Production Optimization group in BRU21 (Better Resource Utilization in the 21st century)
Research associate at PoreLab SFF (Norwegian Center of Excellence), Microfluidics and field studies (RESEARCH THEME 6)

I have written more than 50 journal and conference papers. I have also presented research work in more than 30 national and international conferences since 2008. Some invited presentations include:

Invited speaker at Netherlands Energy Day 2024 ‘From Fossil to the Fuel of the Future, the road ahead’.
Keynote speaker and Advisory Committee Member for The International Conference on Oil & Gas for Energy Security (ICOGES) in India 2024
Invited speaker at NEXT 2024 - New Energy X Subsurface in Bergen
Invited talk on CO2 EOR and Storage at Joining Forces seminar, April 2022, Stavanger
Invited talk about Carbon Capture and Storage at NPF digital lunch meeting, February 2022
Invited talk on digitalization at NFiP PhD seminar, November 2018, Stavanger
Schlumberger 2016 EOR Workshop “EOR New Frontiers”, 3-5 October, Abingdon, Uk, Simulation Study of Application of a Water Diverting Gel in Enhanced Oil Recovery.

I was guest editor of the Special Issue "Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry" for Energies Journal (ISSN 1996-1073).

Publications

2026

Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2026) Accelerating multi-well placement optimization with machine learning-based proxy models for CO2 enhanced oil recovery and storage. Applied Computing and Geosciences
Academic article

2025

Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) A New Hybrid Intelligent System for Predicting Bottom-Hole Pressure in Vertical Oil Wells: A Case Study. Algorithms
Academic article
Zeynolabedini, Mohammadsajjad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) Vertical Equilibrium Model Analysis for CO2 Storage. Gases
Academic article
Mohammadi, Behnam Tavagh; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Grimstad, Alv-Arne. (2025) A review of modeling approaches for CO2 injection into depleted gas reservoirs: Coupling transient wellbore and reservoir dynamics. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
Academic article

2024

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Applications of Data-Driven Techniques in Reservoir Simulation and Management.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) A Review of Intelligent Decision-Making Strategy for Geological CO2 Storage: Insights from Reservoir Engineering. Geoenergy Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amiri, Behzad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Rocca, Vera; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui. (2024) Optimization of Offshore Saline Aquifer CO2 Storage in Smeaheia Using Surrogate Reservoir Models. Algorithms
Academic article

2023

Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Wiranda, Wilson. (2023) Fast Well Control Optimization with Two-Stage Proxy Modeling. Energies
Academic article
Matthew, D Aqnan Marusaha; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Amar, Menad Nait. (2023) Proxy Model Development for the Optimization of Water Alternating CO2 Gas for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Energies
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) Data-Driven Reservoir Modeling: Application of Proxy Models in Reservoir Management. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation

2022

Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Djema, Hakim; Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Modeling interfacial tension of the hydrogen-brine system using robust machine learning techniques: Implication for underground hydrogen storage. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Optimizing initiation time of waterflooding under geological uncertainties with Value of Information: Application of simulation-regression approach. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Adaptive Proxy-based Robust Production Optimization with Multilayer Perceptron. Applied Computing and Geosciences
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2022) Production optimization under waterflooding with Long Short-Term Memory and metaheuristic algorithm. Petroleum
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Imsland, Lars Struen. (2022) A Survey on the Application of Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Algorithms for Intelligent Proxy Modeling in Reservoir Simulation. Computers and Chemical Engineering
Academic article
Marashi, Vahid; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Ringstad, Cathrine. (2022) Northern Lights Project: Aurora Model Investigation with Sensitivity Studies and Using Different Simulation Methods. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
Eliasson, Peder; Ringstad, Cathrine; Marashi, Vahid; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Porté, Julien. (2022) Using the Aurora model for CO2 storage modelling and CSEM sensitivity assessment. Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
Academic article

2021

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2021) Promoting Student-Active Learning. Læring om læring
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2021) Well production forecast in Volve field: Application of rigorous machine learning techniques and metaheuristic algorithm. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Zeraibi, Noureddine. (2021) Optimization of WAG in real geological field using rigorous soft computing techniques and nature-inspired algorithms. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Yousefi, Seyed Hamidreza; Rashidi, Fariborz; Sharifi, Mohammad; Soroush, Mohammad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2021) Interwell connectivity identification in immiscible gas-oil systems using statistical method and modified capacitance-resistance model: a comparative study. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui. (2021) Predicting wax deposition using robust machine learning techniques. Petroleum
Academic article
Egbe, Daniel Isong Otu; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait; Torsæter, Ole. (2021) Application of Low-Salinity Waterflooding in Carbonate Cores: A Geochemical Modeling Study. Natural Resources Research
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2021) Application of nature-inspired algorithms and artificial neural network in waterflooding well control optimization. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait; Torsæter, Ole. (2021) Smart Proxy Modeling of a Fractured Reservoir Model for Production Optimization: Implementation of Metaheuristic Algorithm and Probabilistic Application. Natural Resources Research
Academic article

2020

Nourani, Meysam; Schovsbo, Niels Hemmingsen; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Nielsen, Carsten Møller; Sigalas, Lykourgos; Meyer, Aurelien Gabriel. (2020) A predictive model for the wettability of chalk. SN Applied Sciences
Academic article
Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Mavroudi, Anna. (2020) Flipped classroom in engineering education: the views of the main stakeholders. Læring om læring
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Zeraibi, Noureddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2020) Applying hybrid support vector regression and genetic algorithm to water alternating CO2 gas EOR. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2020) Prediction of CO2 diffusivity in brine using white-box machine learning. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Zeraibi, Noureddine. (2020) Predicting thermal conductivity of carbon dioxide using group of data-driven models. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
Academic article

2015

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Jelmert, Tom Aage. (2015) Well Test Analysis, Application to Thermal Recovery Processes for Reservoir Characterization. NTNU-trykk NTNU-trykk
Doctoral dissertation

Journal publications

Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2026) Accelerating multi-well placement optimization with machine learning-based proxy models for CO2 enhanced oil recovery and storage. Applied Computing and Geosciences
Academic article
Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) A New Hybrid Intelligent System for Predicting Bottom-Hole Pressure in Vertical Oil Wells: A Case Study. Algorithms
Academic article
Zeynolabedini, Mohammadsajjad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) Vertical Equilibrium Model Analysis for CO2 Storage. Gases
Academic article
Mohammadi, Behnam Tavagh; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Grimstad, Alv-Arne. (2025) A review of modeling approaches for CO2 injection into depleted gas reservoirs: Coupling transient wellbore and reservoir dynamics. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
Academic article
Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) A Review of Intelligent Decision-Making Strategy for Geological CO2 Storage: Insights from Reservoir Engineering. Geoenergy Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amiri, Behzad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Rocca, Vera; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui. (2024) Optimization of Offshore Saline Aquifer CO2 Storage in Smeaheia Using Surrogate Reservoir Models. Algorithms
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Wiranda, Wilson. (2023) Fast Well Control Optimization with Two-Stage Proxy Modeling. Energies
Academic article
Matthew, D Aqnan Marusaha; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Amar, Menad Nait. (2023) Proxy Model Development for the Optimization of Water Alternating CO2 Gas for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Energies
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Djema, Hakim; Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Modeling interfacial tension of the hydrogen-brine system using robust machine learning techniques: Implication for underground hydrogen storage. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Optimizing initiation time of waterflooding under geological uncertainties with Value of Information: Application of simulation-regression approach. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Adaptive Proxy-based Robust Production Optimization with Multilayer Perceptron. Applied Computing and Geosciences
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2022) Production optimization under waterflooding with Long Short-Term Memory and metaheuristic algorithm. Petroleum
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Imsland, Lars Struen. (2022) A Survey on the Application of Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Algorithms for Intelligent Proxy Modeling in Reservoir Simulation. Computers and Chemical Engineering
Academic article
Eliasson, Peder; Ringstad, Cathrine; Marashi, Vahid; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Porté, Julien. (2022) Using the Aurora model for CO2 storage modelling and CSEM sensitivity assessment. Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
Academic article
Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2021) Promoting Student-Active Learning. Læring om læring
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2021) Well production forecast in Volve field: Application of rigorous machine learning techniques and metaheuristic algorithm. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Zeraibi, Noureddine. (2021) Optimization of WAG in real geological field using rigorous soft computing techniques and nature-inspired algorithms. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Yousefi, Seyed Hamidreza; Rashidi, Fariborz; Sharifi, Mohammad; Soroush, Mohammad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2021) Interwell connectivity identification in immiscible gas-oil systems using statistical method and modified capacitance-resistance model: a comparative study. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui. (2021) Predicting wax deposition using robust machine learning techniques. Petroleum
Academic article
Egbe, Daniel Isong Otu; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait; Torsæter, Ole. (2021) Application of Low-Salinity Waterflooding in Carbonate Cores: A Geochemical Modeling Study. Natural Resources Research
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait. (2021) Application of nature-inspired algorithms and artificial neural network in waterflooding well control optimization. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Academic article
Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Amar, Menad Nait; Torsæter, Ole. (2021) Smart Proxy Modeling of a Fractured Reservoir Model for Production Optimization: Implementation of Metaheuristic Algorithm and Probabilistic Application. Natural Resources Research
Academic article
Nourani, Meysam; Schovsbo, Niels Hemmingsen; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Nielsen, Carsten Møller; Sigalas, Lykourgos; Meyer, Aurelien Gabriel. (2020) A predictive model for the wettability of chalk. SN Applied Sciences
Academic article
Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Mavroudi, Anna. (2020) Flipped classroom in engineering education: the views of the main stakeholders. Læring om læring
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Zeraibi, Noureddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2020) Applying hybrid support vector regression and genetic algorithm to water alternating CO2 gas EOR. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2020) Prediction of CO2 diffusivity in brine using white-box machine learning. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
Academic article
Amar, Menad Nait; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Zeraibi, Noureddine. (2020) Predicting thermal conductivity of carbon dioxide using group of data-driven models. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
Academic article

Part of book/report

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Applications of Data-Driven Techniques in Reservoir Simulation and Management.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) Data-Driven Reservoir Modeling: Application of Proxy Models in Reservoir Management. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Marashi, Vahid; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Ringstad, Cathrine. (2022) Northern Lights Project: Aurora Model Investigation with Sensitivity Studies and Using Different Simulation Methods. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Jelmert, Tom Aage. (2015) Well Test Analysis, Application to Thermal Recovery Processes for Reservoir Characterization. NTNU-trykk NTNU-trykk
Doctoral dissertation

Teaching

Courses

I completed the NTNU’s 200-hour basic competence program for university pedagogical education in 2020. I am currently teaching masters and PhD courses (complete list below) including reservoir simulation and reservoir fluids (PVT) and flow:

TPG4145- Reservoir Fluids and Flow (2019-)
PG8601- Specialized Reservoir Simulation Models (2020-)
TPG4112- Geomechanics and Flow in Porous Media (2023)
TMR4325- Engineering and ICT, introduction (2019-2022)
TPG4115- Reservoir Property Determination by Core Analysis and Well Testing (2012-2015, 2019-2020)
TPG4117- Unconventional Reservoirs (2012-2014)
TPG4177- Carbonate Reservoir Characterization (2012-2014)

I was also the project manager and lecturer in Teknostart course (for 1st year Engineering students) in both Geoscience and Petroleum (2019) and I&IKT (2020) study programs at NTNU.

Supervision

I have been the supervisor for 20 master students at NTNU and 4 Erasmus+ exchange students. I have been the main supervisor for 4 PhD candidates:

2022-2025: Jinjie Mao, Advanced Modeling – Optimization Framework for Sustainable Utilization of the Subsurface by CO2 Injection
2021-2024: Markus Hays Nielsen, End-to-end fluid model development- Doctoral Innovation Project in Industry funded by Research Council of Norway and Whitson AS
2019-2022: Cuthbert Shang Wui Ng, Data-driven reservoir modeling (completed)
2023-2026: Behnam Tavagh Mohammadi, CO2 storage in depleted fields

Also:

2023-2024: Luciano António Zandamela & Luis Filipe De Pina Jr, CO2 injection and storage modelling

I was the main supervisor for Dr. Kheireddine Redouane, an EU MSCA-PF postdoc on Smart Field Development 2023-2025 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01, 101111369).

I was also the main supervisor for EU MSCA-IF postdoc on Smart Proxy Models for Reservoir Simulation (H2020-MSCA-2019, project SPM-RS 895406), which was terminated due to COVID19.

Outreach

2026

Poster

Cornelio, Jodel; Zhao, Wenhan; Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Jafarpour, Behnam. (2026) Spatio–Temporal Disentanglement Framework for Knowledge Transfer Between CO2-EOR and CO2 Storage. CCUS 2026 , The Woodlands, Texas 30.03.2026 - 01.04.2026

2025

Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) ML-Powered Reservoir Simulation and Optimization. SPE Trondheim Section Christmas Party 10.12.2025 - 10.12.2025
Poster

Mao, Jinjie; Hannanu, Muhammad Iffan; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Hovd, Morten. (2025) Comparative Analysis of Derivative-Free Optimization Algorithms in Geological CO2 Storage Well Placement Problem with Nonlinear Constraints. SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference , Galveston, Texas 25.03.2025 - 27.03.2025
Poster

Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) Hybrid Optimization Framework for Well-Placement Using Gradient-Free Algorithm and Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence. SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference , Galveston, Texas 25.03.2025 - 27.03.2025
Poster

Redouane, Kheireddine; Hatleli, Vegard; Freitas, Vinicius Rafael de; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) A Hybrid Model of ANN and KNN for Predicting Reservoir Properties in Geothermal Resource Development. 86th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition , Toulouse 02.06.2025 - 05.06.2025
Academic lecture

Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2025) Leveraging Machine Learning to Optimize Well Placement for Geological CO2 Storage and Utilization. InterPore 2025 , Albuquerque 19.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

2024

Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Some tips, opportunities/challenges, supervisor perspective/experience. NTNU MSCA – Postdoctoral Fellowships Symposium 2024 14.05.2024 - 15.05.2024
Poster

Yu, Jiaxin; Mao, Jinjie; Lenes, Marit Rønnekleiv; Redouane, Kheireddine; Mohammadi, Behnam Tavagh; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Leveraging AI for Geothermal Energy: Seismic Inversion Using Deep Learning with SCAN Dataset. BRU21 Conference 2024 , Trondheim 03.06.2024 - 04.06.2024
Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Machine-Learning for Efficient Simulation and Optimization of Geological CO2 Storage. Netherlands Energy Day , The Hague 17.06.2024 - 17.06.2024
Academic lecture

Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Benamara, Mustapha; Boussaber, Marwa; Sedoud, Maroua; Guidoum, Yousra. (2024) Flow Rate Prediction in a Real Oil Field Using Random Forest Algorithm. EAGE Annual 2024 , Oslo 10.06.2024 - 13.06.2024
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Student-active class with dynamic reference group and group project-based learning. Læringsfestivalen digital 2024 19.11.2024 - 20.11.2024
Academic lecture

Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Machine learning applications in reservoir simulation and management. Reservoir & Production Management Conference , Stavanger 26.11.2024 - 27.11.2024
Academic lecture

Redouane, Kheireddine; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Benamara, Mustapha; Zeraibi, Noureddine. (2024) Accurate prediction of bottom-hole pressure in vertical wells of Algerian fields using a new hybrid intelligent system based on neural network-fuzzy logic and PSO algorithm. 3rd Edition of the International Conference on Oil, Gas, and Petroleum Engineering (IOGP 2024) , Rome, Italy 19.09.2024 - 21.09.2024
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Fast reservoir simulation and optimization for CO2 storage. NEXT 2024 - New Energy X Subsurface , Bergen 24.01.2024 - 25.01.2024
Academic lecture

Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Intelligent Multi-Well Placement Optimization for CO2-EOR and Storage (CEORS) in Complex Reservoirs. The 19th European Conference on the Mathematics of Geological Reservoirs (ECMOR 2024) , Oslo 02.09.2024 - 05.09.2024
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2024) Keynote Speech: Application of Proxy Models in Reservoir Simulation and Management. The International Conference on Oil & Gas for Energy Security (ICOGES 2024) 16.02.2024 - 17.02.2024

2023

Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) Testing different tools for CO2 injection and storage modelling in the Aurora storage site. Fourth EAGE Eastern Mediterranean Workshop , Athens 04.12.2023 - 06.12.2023
Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) Pep talk for NTNU students about Society of Petroleum Engineers. SPE Autumn party 04.10.2023 - 04.10.2023
Academic lecture

Abdelkareem, Sherif; Grimstad, Alv-Arne; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Gaol, Calvin; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Lothe, Ane Elisabet. (2023) Dynamic CO2 Storage Capacity for a Fault-Bounded Structure in the Trøndelag Platform, Offshore Mid-Norway. EAGE Annual 2023 , Vienna 05.06.2023 - 08.06.2023
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) CO2 storage modeling and optimization (CEORS Gemini Center research). Invited talk at Memorial University of Newfoundland 07.09.2023 - 07.09.2023
Academic lecture

Mao, Jinjie; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2023) Impact of Uncertainties and Decision Variables on CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery and Storage: A Numerical Investigation. EAGE Annual 2023 , Vienna 05.06.2023 - 08.06.2023
Poster

Wiranda, Wilson; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ringstad, Cathrine; Grimstad, Alv-Arne. (2023) Simulation of CO2 Injection and Development of Proxy Models for Svelvik CO2 Field Lab. InterPore 2023 , Edinburgh 22.05.2023 - 25.05.2023
Academic lecture

Zeynolabedini, Mohammadsajjad; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand. (2023) MRST vertical equilibrium model analysis for CO2 storage. MRST Symposium 2023 26.09.2023 - 27.09.2023
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Chaturvedi, Arpita. (2023) Well Control Optimization using Smart Proxy Models. EAGE Digitalization 2023 20.03.2023 - 22.03.2023

2022

Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Implementing student-active learning: use of flipped classroom and project-based assessment. Læringsfestivalen digital 2022 23.11.2022 - 23.11.2022
Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) CEORS Gemini center (CO2 EOR and Storage). The November Conference - Brazil and Norway , Rio de Janeiro 07.11.2022 - 09.11.2022
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Overview of BRU21, SUBPRO and CEORS at IGP/NTNU (Part 2)- CEORS Gemini-Center (2020-2024): CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery & Storage. Joining Forces – Solving the energy challenge together 05.04.2022 - 06.04.2022
Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Ng, Cuthbert Shang Wui; Amar, Menad Nait. (2022) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Sustainable Utilization of the Subsurface. GET2022- 3rd EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference & Exhibition 07.11.2022 - 09.11.2022
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) CEORS Gemini-Center (2020-2024): CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery & Storage. Digital lunch meeting: Carbon Capture and Storage 16.02.2022 - 16.02.2022
Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2022) Fractured carbonates well testing. Expert lecture for DNO 16.12.2022 - 16.12.2022
Poster

Eliasson, Peder; Ringstad, Cathrine; Marashi, Vahid; Bergmo, Per Eirik Strand; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Porté, Julien. (2022) Using the Aurora model for CO2 storage modelling and CSEM sensitivity assessment. GHGT-16 conference 23.10.2022 - 27.10.2022

2021

Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2021) Promoting Student-Active Learning in Two Engineering Courses. Læringsfestivalen 2021 10.05.2021 - 11.05.2021

2020

Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Mavroudi, Anna. (2020) Critical reflection on the use of flipped classroom in an engineering university course. Webinarfestivalen 2020 24.11.2020 - 25.11.2020
Academic lecture

Fedorov, Semyon; Hagspiel, Verena; Lerdahl, Thomas; Idris, Abdulrahman; Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani. (2020) Staged Development of a Marginal Oil Field Under Technical and Market Uncertainty: The Olympus Case. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition , Virtual 26.10.2020 - 29.10.2020

2019

Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Torsæter, Ole. (2019) Modeling Wettability Alteration in Low Salinity Water Flooding. 81st EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2019 , London 03.06.2019 - 06.06.2019

2018

Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Torsæter, Ole. (2018) Numerical Simulation Of Low Salinity Water Flooding: Wettability Alteration Considerations. ECMOR XVI - 16th European Conference on the Mathematics of Oil Recovery , Barcelona 03.09.2018 - 06.09.2018
Lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2018) In-depth reservoir placement of pH-sensitive polymer gels - Importance of geochemical reactions in numerical simulations. 80th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2018 , Copenhagen 11.06.2018 - 14.06.2018

2017

Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2017) Key Concepts in the Simulation Study of a New Polymer Gel System for Enhanced Oil Recovery. 79th EAGE Conference and Exhibition , Paris 12.06.2017 - 15.06.2017
Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2017) Numerical Simulation of a Polymer Gel System for In-Depth Conformance Control. 9th International Conference on Porous Media & Annual Meeting (Interpore) , Rotterdam 08.05.2017 - 11.05.2017
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2017) A Comprehensive Simulation Study of Application of Polymer Gels for Enhancing Oil Recovery. Colloids and Complex fluids for Energies – C2E IFPEN 04.12.2017 - 06.12.2017
Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2017) Numerical Simulation of pH-Sensitive Polymer Gel for In-Depth Conformance Control. Asia Petroleum and Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2017 20.11.2017 - 21.11.2017

2016

Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2016) Investigation of Water Diversion by a Gel System for Enhancing Oil Recovery. IOR Norway 2016 , Stavanger 26.04.2016 - 27.04.2016
Poster

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2016) Investigation of Water Diversion by a Novel Polymer Gel System for Enhancing Oil Recovery. 15th European Conference on the Mathematics of Oil Recovery (ECMOR XV) 29.08.2016 - 01.09.2016
Academic lecture

Ghahfarokhi, Ashkan Jahanbani; Kleppe, Jon; Torsæter, Ole. (2016) Simulation study of application of a water diverting gel in enhanced oil recovery. SPE Europec featured at 78th EAGE Conference and Exhibition. , Vienna 30.05.2016 - 02.06.2016

Språkvelger

Ashkan Jahanbani Ghahfarokhi