J. O. Amaefule

1.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
17 papers, 1.4k citations indexed

About

J. O. Amaefule is a scholar working on Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, J. O. Amaefule has authored 17 papers receiving a total of 1.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Ocean Engineering, 11 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 8 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in J. O. Amaefule's work include Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis (11 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (7 papers) and Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods (6 papers). J. O. Amaefule is often cited by papers focused on Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis (11 papers), Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (7 papers) and Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods (6 papers). J. O. Amaefule collaborates with scholars based in United States and Malaysia. J. O. Amaefule's co-authors include David G. Kersey, Dare K. Keelan, Mehmet Altunbay, Djebbar Tiab, L.L. Handy, Kosta J. Leontaritis, Iraj Ershaghi, Eric W. Peterson, Ethan Peterson and J. David Powell and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal and Oil & gas journal.

In The Last Decade

J. O. Amaefule

17 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

Enhanced Reservoir Description: Using Core and Log Data t... 1993 2026 2004 2015 1993 250 500 750
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Enhanced Reservoir Description: Using Core and Log Data to Identify Hydraulic (Flow) Units and Predict Permeability in Uncored Intervals/Wells
    1993 787 citations J. O. Amaefule, Mehmet Altunbay et al. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
J. O. Amaefule United States 12 1.1k 959 868 258 194 17 1.4k
Erle C. Donaldson United States 9 951 0.9× 1.0k 1.1× 827 1.0× 130 0.5× 193 1.0× 14 1.6k
Nisael Solano Canada 8 1.6k 1.5× 1.1k 1.1× 717 0.8× 158 0.6× 336 1.7× 13 1.7k
David G. Kersey United States 10 1.1k 1.0× 782 0.8× 997 1.1× 39 0.2× 251 1.3× 32 1.3k
Dare K. Keelan United States 10 1.1k 1.0× 783 0.8× 994 1.1× 34 0.1× 234 1.2× 14 1.3k
M. M. Honarpour United States 20 810 0.8× 1.2k 1.2× 940 1.1× 124 0.5× 127 0.7× 53 1.5k
K. E. Newsham Canada 19 1.3k 1.2× 969 1.0× 1.1k 1.2× 53 0.2× 264 1.4× 37 1.7k
Mehmet Altunbay Malaysia 9 1.1k 1.0× 711 0.7× 931 1.1× 32 0.1× 280 1.4× 25 1.3k
Shahin Negahban United States 19 551 0.5× 644 0.7× 461 0.5× 132 0.5× 47 0.2× 56 1.0k
Ammar El‐Husseiny Saudi Arabia 17 566 0.5× 458 0.5× 330 0.4× 180 0.7× 245 1.3× 78 948

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All Works

17 of 17 papers shown
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Guèrin, Gilles, et al.. (1998). Quantitative tools link portfolio management with use of technology. Oil & gas journal. 96(48). 2 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1998). An improved technique for modeling initial reservoir hydrocarbon saturation distributions: applications in Illinois (USA) Aux Vases oil reservoirs. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 21(3-4). 143–152. 10 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1997). Correction Factor for Residual Oil Saturation From Conventional Cores. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. 1 indexed citations
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Leontaritis, Kosta J., et al.. (1994). A Systematic Approach for the Prevention and Treatment of Formation Damage Caused by Asphaltene Deposition. SPE Production & Facilities. 9(3). 157–164. 201 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., Mehmet Altunbay, Djebbar Tiab, David G. Kersey, & Dare K. Keelan. (1993). Enhanced Reservoir Description: Using Core and Log Data to Identify Hydraulic (Flow) Units and Predict Permeability in Uncored Intervals/Wells. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. 787 indexed citations breakdown →
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1991). Simultaneous determination of capillary pressure and relative permeability in coalbed methane reservoirs. Pages. 4 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1991). A Systems Response Model for Simultaneous Determination of Capillary Pressure and Relative Permeability Characteristics of Coalbed Methane. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. 11 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1988). "Reservoir Description: A Practical Synergistic Engineering and Geological Approach Based on Analysis of Core Data". SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. 21 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1988). Advances In Formation Damage Assessment And Control Strategies. Annual Technical Meeting. 65 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1987). Understanding Formation Damage Processes: An Essential Ingredient for Improved Measurement and Interpretation of Relative Permeability Data. SPE Production Operations Symposium. 14 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1986). Laboratory Determination of Effective Liquid Permeability in Low-Quality Reservoir Rocks by the Pulse Decay Technique. SPE California Regional Meeting. 29 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1986). Use of Capillary-Pressure Data for Rapid Evaluation of Formation Damage or Stimulation. SPE Production Engineering. 1(2). 131–142. 11 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1985). Capillary Pressure and Permeability Relationships in Tight Gas Sands. 52 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1984). The use of capillary pressure data for rapid evaluation of formation damage or stimulation. Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States). 1 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O., et al.. (1984). Steam Condensate: Formation Damage and Chemical Treatments for Injectivity Improvement. SPE Formation Damage Control Symposium. 15 indexed citations
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Amaefule, J. O. & L.L. Handy. (1982). The Effect of Interfacial Tensions on Relative Oil/Water Permeabilities of Consolidated Porous Media. Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal. 22(3). 371–381. 161 indexed citations
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Handy, L.L., et al.. (1982). Thermal Stability of Surfactants for Reservoir Application. Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal. 22(5). 722–730. 24 indexed citations

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