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Dr. Sebastian Geiger, Foundation CMG Chair for Carbonate Reservoir Simulation at the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, presented "Multi-phase flow in fractured carbonate reservoirs: New model concepts from pore- to reservoir-scale," on 23 September. The lecture focused on the introduction of a new fractured reservoir simulation approach which combines concepts…

Texas A&M University at Qatar, in collaboration with the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University in College Station, hosted a two-day short course in Lean Supply Chain Management on 22-23 September. Lean thinking is one of the most important business process improvement methodologies and focuses primarily on removal of waste. The primary effect of practicing lean is reduced…

Dr. Mario Costa Sousa, Foundation CMG Industrial Research Chair (IRC) and associate professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Canada, presented "Visual Computing Challenges and Solutions for Smart Oil/Gas Exploration & Production," on 22 September. His lecture discussed fundamental and applied research and development led by his research group on key issues on visual…

The Texas A&M at Qatar Alumni Council conducted its first on-campus meeting on Wednesday, 18 Sept. Various topics related to the council’s nature and future plans were discussed. Smaller working groups were created and tasked with particular projects to work on over the course of the coming months.For more information please contact Sarah Aboulhosn: sarah.aboulhosn@qatar.tamu.edu,…

Texas A&M University at Qatar celebrated Gig ‘Em Week, its annual University spirit and community-building event, on 8–14 Sept. The week-long event introduced students to the Texas A&M core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. The activities also encouraged student involvement in the diverse University community and interaction between the University’s…

The Chemical Engineering Graduate Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar is currently accepting applications for the spring 2014 semester. Offering a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in chemical engineering, the program is an example of the commitment of the University's partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development to address…

Texas A&M University at Qatar, in collaboration with the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University in College Station, will offer a two-day short course in Lean Supply Chain Management on 22-23 September. Lean thinking is one of the most important business process improvement methodologies and focuses primarily on removal of waste. The primary effect of practicing lean is reduced flow…

Texas A&M University at Qatar, in collaboration with the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University in College Station, will offer a two-day short course on Best Practices in Inventory Management on 25-26 September. This program provides scientific best practices in inventory stratification, forecasting and replenishment. Participants will be exposed to various inventory stratification…

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Dr. Mohamed Aggour, professor of petroleum engineering, has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Golden Star Academic and Educational Excellence Award for the Best Professor in Petroleum Engineering. Dr. Aggour will receive the award on 28 September at the 2013 World Marketing Summit. The event hosts the Golden Star Academic and Educational Excellence Awards taking place at the Putrajaya International…