Four faculty members in Texas A&M University's Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering have been selected for regional awards from the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the College of Engineering announced Oct. 3.
The honors are part of SPE's Gulf Coast North America Regional Awards, which the society uses to recognize service and leadership within the organization as well as major contributions to individual technical disciplines.
The recipients
- Dr. Heitor Lima, professor of practice, received the Regional Drilling Engineering Award, which recognizes contributions to drilling engineering technology.
- Dr. Kiseok Kim, assistant professor and Class of '75 Development Professor, received the Regional Formation Evaluation Award.
- Dr. Kan Wu, professor and Class of '75 DVG Associate Professor, received the Regional Production and Operation Award, which covers production and operations technology.
- Dr. Rami Younis, associate professor and Marilyn and W.F. Albers '47 Faculty Fellow, received the Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty. According to the university, that award dates to 1981 and weighs teaching, research, contributions to the profession and advising of students.
What the winners said
Lima, who previously worked as a senior industry consultant, credited his faculty role. "Much of this recognition comes from the opportunity to serve as a faculty member in the petroleum engineering department," he said, adding that he views teaching and mentoring as his greatest impact.
