Characterization of fractured and heterogeneous systems: Characterization of fracture surfaces and networks, fracture network mapping, permeability-distribution assessment through well tests, and permeability up-scaling.
Enhanced oil/heavy-oil recovery: Mature field development, modeling matrix-fracture interaction during waterflooding, thermal and chemical injection, tertiary recovery of oil/heavy-oil using gas and low IFT agents (NSERC, Grant G121210595 and CFI Project #7566), optimal use of CO2 in oil recovery and sequestration (FSIDA and IPF projects, NSERC strategic Grant and Apache Oil), and application of SAGD and solvent injection in oil sands. In-situ upgrading of heavy-oil/bitumen by Ozone, Ca), solvents and ultrasonic waves during steam injection (APEX Eng. Project)