Petroleum Engineering involves all aspects of oil exploration and development, upstream,
midstream and downstream; from drilling and completions to identifying and characterizing
reservoirs, and all aspects of production. Petroleum engineers also find new ways
to extract oil and gas from older wells and employ new technology to
uncover resources that just a few years ago were unimaginable. UW offers courses that
prepare students for careers in petroleum and other energy-related fields. Our state-of-the-art
equipment and facilities provide higher levels of research capabilities in all degree
programs. In addition, our award-winning faculty create innovative and rigorous research
and development opportunities for graduate study. Because of U.S. predominance in
petroleum technology, career opportunities are available all over the world.
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At the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we are committed to providing our students with a rich and supportive academic environment. Students have access to a wide range of resources designed to enhance their educational experience. From state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge research opportunities and ABET Accreditation to dedicated academic advisors and a vibrant student community, we empower our students to excel in their academic pursuits and prepare for successful careers in engineering and the physical sciences.
Dear Friends of the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering,
At the University of Wyoming Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering we have a long history of contributing to the economic health of the university and the state. Providing an education built on a solid engineering foundation, and adding the specific building blocks to make our petroleum engineers some of the best in the industry over the last 100 years.
Our vision is committed to providing outstanding petroleum engineering education, conducting internationally recognized research in key focus areas, and improving the well-being of the people of Wyoming and the world through education, technical innovation and economic development.
Our mission is to provide outstanding, contemporary, ABET-accredited education in petroleum engineering to highly-qualified undergraduates, who will serve as an economic resource for Wyoming and the world, as well as provide excellent, research-based graduate educations at the master's and doctoral levels in petroleum engineering to top students who will drive technical and economic innovation.
The petroleum engineering curricula emphasizes connecting-the-dots between classroom lessons and their real-world applications through professional development and research opportunities. With petroleum engineering faculty members conducting internationally recognized research in key focus areas including interfacial and pore-scale transport in porous media, reservoir management and stimulation, enhanced oil recovery and much more, there’s no shortage of high-impact research for students to get involved in!
I invite you to stay up-to-date and read the latest edition and previous issues of the department's newsletter.
Thank you so much for all of your support and I hope to see you at upcoming department, college and university events!
Sincerely,
Vamegh Rasouli, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
LeNorman Endowed Leadership Chair in Petroleum Engineering
Carrell Family Dean Wright and his office welcome you to the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences. Learn about our mission and how the Dean's Office serves faculty, students and staff at UW.
Our faculty are invested in student success and are committed to conducting ground-breaking research that will change the world. Look up a faculty member in our directory.
Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering staff are a major part of our student's journey while at UW. Let us help point you in the right direction, find a staff member to get started.
The University of Wyoming Engineering, Education, and Research Building (EERB) is one of the most advanced and collaborative engineering learning facilities in the nation. The building, a key part of the Tier-1 Engineering Initiative, was made possible by generous private donations and a significant investment by the Wyoming Legislature. The initiative is designed to promote engineering education, workforce training and research relevant to the economic interest of Wyoming. Inside spaces include a new shop and student project areas; teaching and computer labs in an active-learning configuration; reconfigurable research labs with associated office and collaborative spaces; meeting/conference rooms; and an expanded drilling simulator facility.
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences K-12 STEM Education Outreach Office looks forward to the opportunity to engage students and teachers in hands-on learning to build knowledge and understanding in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Strength in K-14 education can enhance the quality and quantity of students who pursue STEM programs in higher education and ultimately pursue high-impact careers in Wyoming and beyond.
Leverage the expertise of the University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, through the dedicated Susan McCormack Center for Student Success Career Services Office. Our adept employer relations team is poised to seamlessly link your company with driven UW students and recent graduates pursuing entry-level roles and internships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
