Corina Sandu, PhD

Corina Sandu, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of research and development, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Corina currently holds the position of R&D Project Manager at Amogy, a role they began in March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at ChemCo Consulting as the Principal - Industrial O&G Product/Applications from March 2018 to March 2023.

From 2017 to 2018, Sandu was in a leadership position as the Director of Technology, Completion and Stimulation at Rockwater Energy Solutions. In this role, they were responsible for leading a team in the development, scale-up, and commercialization of various products in the completion product line. Corina'sachievements included leading the development of a patent-pending friction reducer with improved viscosity in fresh water and high TDS levels, as well as the commercialization of brine-tolerant friction reducer slurries. Corina also worked on the formulation of a low to medium TDS dry friction reducer slurry.

Sandu has also worked as a consultant in the oil and gas industry, specifically from May 2016 to June 2017. Prior to that, they held various roles at Baker Hughes, including Special Projects in R&D from September 2015 to May 2016, Director of R&D Downstream Chemicals from January 2011 to September 2015, and Lead Project Manager from April 2006 to January 2011.

In addition to their industry experience, Sandu served as the Secretary of the Crude Oil Quality Association (COQA) of North America from January 2013 to May 2016. Corina began their career as a Principal Chemist at BIOTEHNOS S.A. from August 1996 to June 1998.

Overall, Sandu's work experience showcases their expertise in research and development, project management, and leadership in the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on developing innovative products and solutions for the completion and stimulation of oil wells.

Corina Sandu, PhD, has a strong educational background in the field of chemistry. Corina completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Inorganic Chemistry and Surface Chemistry from the University of Houston between 1998 and 2003. Following their doctoral studies, Corina went on to pursue a post-doctoral fellowship at Rice University from 2003 to 2006, focusing on Chemistry. In addition to their formal education, Corina Sandu holds certifications as a member of the American Chemical Society since 1999 and possesses a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card.