Dr. Nicholas E. Takach is a Professor of
Chemistry at The University of Tulsa. He received his B.S. degree in Chemistry
from California State Polytechnic University and a Ph.D. in Inorganic
Chemistry from the University of Nevada-Reno. Dr. Takach joined TUDRP
in 1996 and became Senior Associate Director in January, 2002. His main
research interests include the properties of drilling and completion fluids
for oil and gas wells. Dr. Takach has published in both chemistry and
petroleum-related journals, and has given presentations in both areas
at national and international conferences. Dr. Takach is a member of SPE.
Email: nicholas-takach@utulsa.edu
Dr. Mengjiao Yu is an Associate Professor
of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Tulsa. He received his Ph.D. degree in Petroleum
Engineering and his M.S. degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering
from the University of Texas at Austin. He also holds a Master degree
in Chemical Engineering and a BS degree in Chemistry. He joined
the Petroleum Engineering Department in 2002 as an Assistant Professor.
His current research interests are in drilling fluids, cuttings transport,
wellbore stability, rheology of fluids, and petroleum chemistry. He is
a member of the SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers).
Office: 2450 E. Marshall (north campus);
Keplinger
Hall #L123 during office hours