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Iraj Ershaghi is the Omar B. Milligan Professor and Director of the Petroleum Engineering Program at the University of Southern California (USC). He also serves as the Executive Director of CiSoft and leads the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition Research. His research focuses on low carbon engineering, greenhouse gas monitoring, and modeling complex reservoirs utilizing pattern recognition techniques. He has extensive experience in monitoring water floods in enhanced oil recovery processes, reservoir characterization, and optimizing unconventional resources through soft computing concepts and digital oilfield design and operations. His professional background includes roles at SIRIP and Signal Oil & Gas, and he has worked as a consultant for various governmental departments and organizations. Ershaghi’s commitment to engineering education is reflected through numerous accolades and leadership positions in academic programs.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Leading the Petroleum Engineering Program and various research initiatives.
CiSoft • Los Angeles, CA
Overseeing research programs targeting sustainable energy practices.
Ershaghi Center Energy Transition • Los Angeles, CA
Leading strategic initiatives in energy transition research.
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