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Robello Samuel | |
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 Robello Samuel in 2023 | |
| Born | Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Madurai Kamaraj University (B.E.) College of Engineering, Guindy (M.E.) University of Tulsa (M.S., Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Drilling engineer, author, academic |
| Known for | Drilling engineering and automation in well construction |
Robello Samuel is an Indian-American petroleum engineer, author, and academic specializing in drilling engineering and well construction. He has worked in industry, primarily with Halliburton, and has contributed to research on drilling optimization and well integrity.[1][2] Samuel has published technical books and articles and is named as inventor on a number of U.S. patents in drilling technology. He also holds adjunct teaching positions in Petroleum Engineering.
Education
[edit]Samuel earned a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, a Master of Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy (presently Anna University, Chennai), and an M.S. and Ph.D. in petroleum engineering from the University of Tulsa.[3]
Career
[edit]Samuel has worked as a chief technical advisor at Halliburton, focusing on drilling engineering and the development of technologies for well construction.[4] In addition to his industry work, he has served as an adjunct professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Houston [5] and the University of Southern California.[6] From 2017 to 2022, Samuel served as a regular columnist for *Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT)*, writing articles on drilling engineering and energy transition issues.[7]
Honors and recognition
[edit]Samuel has been recognized with awards from professional societies, including:
- SPE Distinguished Member (2016).[8]
- SPE Gulf Coast Section Drilling Engineering Award (2013).[9]
- SPE Distinguished Lecturer — For 2013–2014 and 2023–2024.[10][11]
- SPE International Drilling Engineering Award(2016).[12]
- SPE A Peer Apart Award.[13]
- SPE Honorary Membership(2021). [14]
In addition to technical awards, Samuel was profiled by World Oil magazine in 2016 among “Innovative Thinkers” in drilling and energy technology.[15]
In July 2020, Robello Samuel was included by DEW Journal in its issue theme “Technology” as one of its “Inspiring Personalities”.[16]
His career contributions were also highlighted in the University of Tulsa Alumni Magazine and in a retrospective on the Tulsa University Drilling Research Projects published by the Journal of Petroleum Technology.[17][18]
Selected publications
[edit]Samuel has written and co-authored several technical books in petroleum and drilling engineering, including:
- Drilling Engineering (with J. J. Azar). PennWell Books. ISBN 978-1593700720.[19]
- Downhole Drilling Tools. Elsevier. ISBN 9781933762135.[20]
- Advanced Drilling Engineering. Elsevier. ISBN 9781933762340.[21]
- Applied Drilling Engineering Optimization (with J. J. Azar). SigmaQuadrant. ISBN 9780990683636.[22]
Selected patents
[edit]Samuel is listed as inventor on patents registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including:
- US 9,528,364 B2 — Well integrity management using coupled engineering analysis.[23]
- US 9,708,901 B2 — Systems and methods for hydraulic balancing downhole cutting tools.[24]
- US 9,702,209 B2 — Elastic pipe control and compensation with managed pressure drilling under sea wave heave conditions.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ "Robello Samuel". University of Houston Department of Petroleum Engineering. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Robello Samuel – Biography". RobelloSamuel.com. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Robello Samuel – Education".
- ^ "SPE Honors 2021 International Award Recipients During Annual Meeting". Journal of Petroleum Technology. Society of Petroleum Engineers. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "University of Houston– Robello Samuel faculty listing".
- ^ "University of Southern California – Robello Samuel faculty listing". Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Robello Samuel author page".
- ^ "SPE Announces 2016 International Award Winners". Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT). 27 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Past regional SPE award recipients". Society of Petroleum Engineers. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "2013–2014 SPE Distinguished Lecturer Program Unveiled". Journal of Petroleum Technology. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "SPE Announces 2023 Distinguished Lecturers". Journal of Petroleum Technology. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "SPE Announces 2016 International Award Winners". Journal of Petroleum Technology. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "SPE Peer-Reviewed Publications Awards (A Peer Apart)". Society of Petroleum Engineers. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Robello Samuel (SPE) — AIME Honorary Membership". The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Innovative Thinkers – Robello Samuel". World Oil. Gulf Publishing. May 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2025 – via World Oil (subscription required).
- ^ "DEW Journal July 2020 issue – Dr. RS Profile". DEW Journal. July 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "TU Alumni Magazine, Summer 2008" (PDF). University of Tulsa. Summer 2008. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Fifty Years of TUDRP". Journal of Petroleum Technology. June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Drilling Engineering – Azar & Samuel. PennWell Books. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Downhole Drilling Tools – Robello Samuel. Elsevier. 8 December 2014. ISBN 978-1-933762-13-5. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Advanced Drilling Engineering – Robello Samuel. Elsevier. November 2009. ISBN 978-1-933762-34-0. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Applied Drilling Engineering Optimization – Robello Samuel & J. J. Azar". SigmaQuadrant. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "US9528364B2 — Well integrity management using coupled engineering analysis". Google Patents. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "US9708901B2 — Systems and methods for hydraulic balancing downhole cutting tools". Google Patents. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "US9702209B2 — Elastic pipe control and compensation with managed pressure drilling". Google Patents. Retrieved 7 September 2025.