Francis Nwabia

Francis Nwabia is a skilled professional in the field of petroleum engineering with extensive experience in research, training, and operations. Currently serving as a Technical Trainer at Elections Alberta since January 2023, Francis previously held positions such as Well Drilling Operations at Big Country Drilling and Reservoir Engineer - Research at the University of Alberta, where contributions included developing frameworks for characterizing fractured shale reservoirs and analyzing geologic formations for CO2 storage. Education includes a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta, a Master's in Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies from the Shell Centre of Excellence in Geosciences at the University of Benin, and a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Lecturer, Reservoir Engineer at Shell, and various positions focusing on reservoir management and field engineering.