Dr. Saman Azadbakht

Associate Professor

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Biography

Saman Azadbakht is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Regina. He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Geomechanics from the University of Alberta, an M.Eng. in Well Construction Engineering from the University of Calgary, and an M.Sc. in Drilling and Production Engineering from Petroleum University of Technology in Iran. His research interests focus on the experimental and numerical modeling of sand production and hydraulic fracturing, assessing caprock integrity for CO2 storage, wellbore stability and integrity analysis, and the application of data analytics in drilling and production optimization. Additionally, he explores geothermal energy production, compressed air energy storage, energy economics, and market analysis. Azadbakht has published widely in various prestigious journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of wellbore integrity and hydraulic fracturing methodologies. He continues to engage in innovative research that aims to advance the field of energy systems engineering.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.