Dr. Eric Van Oort

Professor

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Biography

Eric van Oort is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the Richard B. Curran Centennial Chair in the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. He has extensive research interests in drilling and completions, focusing on advanced engineering and technology applications in the field. His work emphasizes performance optimization, automation in drilling processes, and managed pressure drilling techniques. He integrates data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance drilling operations and improve wellbore integrity. With a PhD in Chemical Physics from the University of Amsterdam, van Oort combines academic rigor with practical engineering solutions, contributing to significant advancements in geothermal energy, CCS, and oil recovery. As an influential figure in the engineering community, he frequently speaks at international forums and has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to petroleum engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lockheed Martin Award for Excellence in Engineering Teaching

2025-01-01
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Society of Petroleum Engineers Drilling Engineering Award

2017-01-01
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Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Member Award

2016-01-01
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Society of Petroleum Engineers Paper Award

1997-09-01
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Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer

1996-01-01
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KSEPL Experimental Award

1994-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Drilling & Completions Advanced Construction Drilling Engineering

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.