Dr. Roberto Aguilera

Professor

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Biography

Roberto Aguilera is a Professor in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. His research is focused on naturally fractured unconventional reservoirs. He is the principal investigator of the GFREE research program, which integrates multidisciplinary teams to explore various aspects of geoscience, reservoir engineering, and economics in relation to petroleum recovery. He has earned degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Universidad de America in Colombia and Colorado School of Mines in the United States. His academic contributions have led to the development of innovative methods for improving oil recovery from low permeability formations, as well as significant research in petrophysics and machine learning applications within hydrocarbon extraction. Aguilera has also supervised numerous graduate students who have gone on to contribute to the field significantly. His work has produced multiple patents and earned him recognition as a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, reflecting his contributions to the advancement of petroleum engineering internationally. Aguilera’s ongoing projects involve improving geological containment practices and enhancing economic recoveries through advanced simulation techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Professorship at Schulich School of Engineering focusing on unconventional reservoir research.

Awards

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SPE Life Member

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International Reservoir Description Dynamics Award

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International Distinguished Achievement Award Petroleum Engineering Faculty

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SPE Legion Honor

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Award for Year Academic Innovation Hydrocarbon Sector

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SPE Canada Regional Distinguished Achievement Award Petroleum Engineering Faculty

Patents

Method recovering hydrocarbons low permeability formations

Canadian patent CA 3005370

Patent for new techniques in hydrocarbon extraction.

Low pressure fluid injection recovering hydrocarbon material low permeability formations

United States patent US10648313B2

Patent focusing on low-pressure hydrocarbon recovery methods.

Methods hydraulic fracturing

Canadian patent CA 3002103

Patent addressing hydraulic fracturing techniques.

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.