Graduate Catalog |PPeters, Cornelis, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Delft University of Technology, 1986, 1978, 1975, Distinguished Professor of ChemicalEngineering and Director of Gas Research CentrePillay, Avinash, Ph.D., University of London, 1982, M.S., B.S., University of Durban, 1979, 1977, Professor in Chemistryand Applied Chemistry Graduate Program CoordinatorRRahman, Md. Motiur, Ph.D., M.E., University of New South Wales, 2002, 1993, B.Tech., Banaras Hindu University, 1985,Associate Professor in <strong>Petroleum</strong> EngineeringRodgers, Peter, Ph.D., B.Eng., University of Limerick, 2000, 1990, Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringRodrigues, Clarence, Ph.D., M.S., Texas A&M University, 1988, 1985, M.Tech., Indian <strong>Institute</strong> of Technology (IIT-Bombay), 1982, B.S., University of Bombay, 1980, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and HSE GraduateProgram CoordinatorRostron, Paul, Ph.D. M.S., University of Northumbria, 1996, B.S., Newcastle Polytechnic, 1990, Assistant Professor inChemistrySSarma, Hemanta, Ph.D., University of Alberta, 1988, University of Calgary, 1984, B.Tech, Indian School of Mines, 1978,Professor in <strong>Petroleum</strong> Engineering and Chair of <strong>Petroleum</strong> EngineeringScott, Suzanne Rosalie, Ph.D., University of Denver, 1997; M.A., Washington University, 1976; B.A, Drury College, 1972;Assistant Professor in Communication.Seela, Jeffrey, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1989, B.S., Iowa State University, 1983, Professor in Chemistry and Head ofChemistry DepartmentSeibi, Abdennour, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1993, 1988, 1985, Associate Professor in MechanicalEngineeringShahin, Tamer, Ph.D., Brunel University, 1997, BEng(Hons), University College London, Associate Professor in MechanicalEngineeringShiryayev, Oleg, Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Wright State University, 2008, 2003, 2002, Assistant Professor in MechanicalEngineeringSimmons, Rodney J., Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993, S.M., Harvard University, 1978, M.S., B.S., California StateUniversity, Northridge, 1976, 1975, Associate Professor of HSE in Mechanical EngineeringSteuber, Thomas, Dr., Dipl. Geol., University of Cologne, 1989, 1987, Professor in <strong>Petroleum</strong> Geosciences and Chair of<strong>Petroleum</strong> Geosciences, Acting Dean of the Graduate SchoolStewart, Sean, Ph.D., University of Wollongong, 1999, M.S., University of New England, 2002, B.S., University ofWollongong, 1995, Associate Professor in MathematicsTTuffaha, Amjad, Ph.D., M.S., University of Virginia, 2004, B.A., Colby College, Assistant Professor in MathematicsVVahdati, Nader, Ph.D., University of California Davis, 1989, M.S., B.S., University of Portland Oregon, 1984, 1982,Associate Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical EngineeringVega, Sandra, Ph.D., M.S., Stanford University, 2004, 2000, B.S., Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1990, AssistantProfessor in <strong>Petroleum</strong> GeosciencesWWang, Kean, Ph.D., University of Queensland, 1998, M.E., Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 1989, B.E., ZhejiangUniversity, 1984, Associate Professor in Chemical EngineeringWang, Xun, Ph.D., University of Manchester, 2003, M.S., B.S., Shandong University, 1997, 1998, Senior Lecturer inMathematicsWebb, Matthew, M.P.P.M., Monash University, 2010, M.Ed, Charles Sturt University, 2005, Ph.D., Australian NationalUniversity, 2001, M.A., B.A., Victoria University of Wellington, 1996, 1991, Assistant Professor in Political ScienceWilliams, John, Ph.D., University of Exeter, 1979, M.A., Open University, 1993, B.S., University of Exeter, 1974, Professorin <strong>Petroleum</strong> EngineeringZZhu, Tao, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1991, M.S., University of Alberta, 1986, B.S., China University of <strong>Petroleum</strong>, 1970,Associate Professor in <strong>Petroleum</strong> EngineeringPage 103
Graduate Catalog |Location MapDirections to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Petroleum</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>Petroleum</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> is located on the mainland near Al Maqta Bridge about 23 km from downtown AbuDhabi and 17 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. <strong>The</strong> campus is in an area called Sas Al Nakhl and/orUmm Al Nar (both names are used on road signs). Exits from Airport Road (also called Highway 2) are clearlymarked near Al Maqta Bridge.Page 104