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. She holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has extensive experience in the field. Her research focuses on drilling, completions, energy storage systems, and various aspects of formation evaluation. She emphasizes geologic carbon capture, geothermal energy, and hydraulic fracturing within her work. Heidari’s research team works on integrating multi-scale formation data, aiming to improve reservoir characterization through innovative measurement and interpretation techniques. Her work is significant in developing effective methods for evaluating both conventional and unconventional reservoirs, leading to enhanced production planning. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including the Lester C. Uren Award and the International Formation Evaluation Award from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Heidari is committed to advancing engineering education and outreach within the energy sector, impacting both academic and professional realms.

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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SPE 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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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 PGE 337: Introduction Geostatistics PGE 383: Rock Physics PGE 381L: 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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  • 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.