Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam

Petroleum Engineering

About

Dr. Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Scientific Director of the Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He is a leading researcher in CO2 geosequestration—including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS), and Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW)—as well as industrial decarbonization, campus sustainability, and net-zero operations. With extensive research experience, Dr. Sokama-Neuyam is deeply committed to advancing sustainable energy practices and supporting Ghana’s transition to a low-carbon future. His expertise in CCS and decarbonization within the oil and gas sector has established him as a key voice in the development of climate-conscious, industry-relevant engineering solutions. His work is widely published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Before returning to KNUST, he served as an Assistant Professor of Natural Gas Engineering at the University of Stavanger, Norway. He holds a PhD and MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Stavanger and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from KNUST. Beyond his research, Dr. Sokama-Neuyam is a passionate educator and mentor, integrating cutting-edge science with practical applications to cultivate critical thinking and innovation among his students. As a leader, he leads with vision and purpose, implementing transformative initiatives that bridge academia, industry, and policy. His work goes beyond solving technical problems; it’s about shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for African higher education and energy systems.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions across multiple interdisciplinary fields, focusing on innovative processes in cellulosise, plasma applications, enhanced oil recovery, CO2 sequestration, and energy systems. Their work highlights advancements in analytical chemistry, geophysical exploration, and renewable energy technologies, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to address challenges in resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development.

Research Themes

All (50 Papers)

Physical Sciences (48 Papers)

Health Sciences (2 Papers)

All Papers

Cellulose processing from biomass and its derivatization into carboxymethylcellulose: A review(2021)

Indoor air quality improvement and purification by atmospheric pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

Indoor Air Quality Improvement and Purification by Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

Review on Potential Application of Saponin-Based Natural Surfactants for Green Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery: Perspectives and Progresses(2023)

The impact of fines mobilization on CO 2 injectivity: An experimental study(2017)

Low Salinity Water Flooding: Effect Of Crude Oil Composition(2014)

Zeta potential prediction of dominant sandstone minerals via surface complexation modelling(2023)

Estimating oil recovery efficiency of carbonated water injection with supervised machine learning paradigms and implications for uncertainty analysis(2024)

Study of polymer flooding and intelligent well technology for improved oil recovery(2022)

An interpretable machine-learning-driven tool (HyWEC) for hydrogen wettability estimation: Implications for underground hydrogen storage(2025)

A comprehensive review of remediation strategies for mitigating salt precipitation and enhancing CO2 injectivity during CO2 injection into saline aquifers(2024)

Experimental and theoretical investigation of the mechanisms of drying during CO2 injection into saline reservoirs(2023)

Carbonated Water Injection for Enhanced Oil Recovery and CO2 Geosequestration in Different CO2 Repositories: A Review of Physicochemical Processes and Recent Advances(2024)

The coupled effect of salt precipitation and fines mobilization on CO2 injectivity in sandstone(2018)

The Coupled Effect of Fines Mobilization and Salt Precipitation on CO2 Injectivity(2017)

Experimental Investigation of the Mechanisms of Salt Precipitation during CO2 Injection in Sandstone(2019)

Assessment of Advanced Remediation Techniques for Enhanced CO2 Injectivity: Laboratory Investigations and Implications for Improved CO2 Flow in Saline Aquifers(2024)

The effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in sandstone reservoirs(2021)

Experimental and theoretical investigations of CO₂ injectivity(2016)

Investigating the Extent of the Impact of Acetic Acid as Halite Precipitation Reduction Agent for Enhancing CO2 Injectivity in Deep Saline Aquifers(2024)

Harnessing Ensemble Learning Techniques for Accurate Interfacial Tension Estimation in Aqueous CO2 Systems(2024)

CO2 Injectivity in Deep Saline Formations: The Impact of Salt Precipitation and Fines Mobilization(2022)

Integrated geochemical modeling and experimental study of acid treatments for enhancing CO2 injectivity: Implications for geological CO2 storage(2025)

Theoretical Modeling of the Impact of Salt Precipitation on CO2 Storage Potential in Fractured Saline Reservoirs(2020)

A Theoretical Study of the Effect of Salt Precipitation on CO2 Injectivity(2018)

CO2 Well Injectivity: Effect of Viscous Forces on Precipitated Minerals(2015)

Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Low Salinity Water and Hydrochloric Acid Solutions as Halite Precipitation Reduction Agents for Enhancing CO2 Injectivity in Deep Saline Aquifers(2024)

The Effect of Mineral Deposition on CO2 Well Injectivity(2015)

Theoretical modeling of the effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in deep saline formations(2020)

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Mechanisms of Drying During CO2 injection into Saline Reservoirs(2022)

Experimental and Theoretical Modelling of CO2 Injectivity : Effect of Fines Migration and Salt Precipitation(2017)

Experimental and Machine-Learning-Assisted Modeling of CO2-Saturated Brine Injection Performance: Critical Insights into Geochemical Interactions, Oil Recovery, and CO2 Utilization Efficiency(2025)

Integrating nature-inspired optimization techniques and machine learning for accurate CO2/brine interfacial tension estimation: Implications for CO2 sequestration and uncertainty analysis(2025)

Waste Biomass and Biomaterials Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment(2022)

Valorization of faecal and sewage sludge via pyrolysis for application as crop organic fertilizer(2020)

Assessment of solar radiation resource from the NASA-POWER reanalysis products for tropical climates in Ghana towards clean energy application(2022)

Valorization of coal fly ash (CFA): a multi-industry review(2023)

Pyrolysis of municipal food waste: A sustainable potential approach for solid food waste management and organic crop fertilizer production(2023)

Tannin-Based Deflocculants in High Temperature High Pressure Wells: A Comprehensive Review(2021)

Evaluation and remediation techniques for barite sagging: A review(2023)

Predictive modeling of energy‐related greenhouse gas emissions in Ghana towards a net‐zero future(2023)

Understanding the role of bioturbation in modifying petrophysical properties: a case from well L5 of the third-member Paleocene Funing Formation (E1f3), Gaoyou Sag, Subei Basin, China(2023)

Retention of Polar Oil Components in Low Salinity Water Flooding(2013)

Application of Ensemble Learning Paradigms in Predicting Interfacial Tension of H2/Cushion Gas Systems and the Implications on Subsurface H2 Storage(2025)

Probabilistic Assessment of Carbon Intensity in Selected Oil and Gas Fields in Ghana(2025)

Comparative Analysis of Parametric and Non-Parametric Machine Learning Models for CO2 Solubility Estimation(2025)

Automated hydraulic flow unit determination using FZI-Z-score probability, K-means clustering with autoencoders, and machine learning classification: A case study of the Subei Basin, China(2025)

Predictive Modelling of the Energy and Climate Cost of Ghana's Economic Growth(2025)

Decarbonization Via Microwave-Assisted Carbon-Zero HydrOgen Production from PEtroleum Reservoirs (HOPE Process): Support or Competitor to Conventional Methods?(2025)

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