Dr. Zoya Heidari

Professor

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Biography

Zoya Heidari is a Professor in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, where she holds the J. H. Herring Centennial Professorship. Her primary research areas include drilling completions, energy storage systems, energy education outreach, formation evaluation, geologic carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal energy, hydraulic fracturing, reservoir geomechanics, integrated reservoir characterization, and unconventional resources. Dr. Heidari's research team focuses on developing new methods for reliable interpretation and integration of multi-scale formation data from challenging formations, particularly organic-rich mudrocks and carbonate formations. She has made significant contributions to enhancing reservoir characterization and production planning through her innovative laboratory measurement techniques and interpretation methods. Her educational qualifications include a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an MSc in Biomechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. Beyond her academic role, she has received numerous awards for technical excellence and outstanding contributions to the field, highlighting her commitment to academic and professional excellence.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lester C. Uren Award

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International Formation Evaluation Award

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SPWLA Distinguished Technical Achievement Award

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SPWLA Young Professional Technical Award

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UT PGE Departmental Faculty Award

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SPE Distinguished Membership Award

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AIME Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial Award

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EAGE Arie van Weelden Award

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SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Medal

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SPE Regional Formation Evaluation Award

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SPE Innovative Teaching Award

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TEES Select Young Faculty Fellows Award

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Paper Poster Award

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SPE Petroleum Engineering Junior Faculty Research Initiation Award

Courses

PGE 383: Formation Evaluation Unconventional Reservoirs PGE 385K: Advanced Multi-Well Formation Evaluation PGE 358: Principles Formation Evaluation PGE337: Introduction Geostatistics PGE383: Rock Physics PGE381L: Advanced Petrophysics

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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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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