Department Highlights

At the University of Wyoming, the Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering has 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.

Vision

As a highly respected community of scholars and practitioners, we are 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.

Mission

  • 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.

  • 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 for Wyoming and the world.

  • Conduct internationally recognized research in key focus areas that leads to new technologies while also enhancing economic development for Wyoming and the world.

ABET Accreditation

The Petroleum Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Petroleum and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. Visit the ABET Program Objectives & Student Outcomes page to learn more. 

ABET Program Objectives & Student Outcomes
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Top 5 in 5 Initiative


The goal of UW’s Top 5 in 5 Initiative is to elevate the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering to a top 5 national ranking within the next five years. This ambitious goal is crucial for preparing the future workforce for the oil, gas, and energy industries while conducting groundbreaking research that drives economic growth for Wyoming and beyond. 

Learn about this initiative and the ambitious goals we have set for the next 5 years in the Top 5 in 5 Proposal. Our department reports on the goals and milestones quarterly in the dedicated “Top 5 in 5” section of our newsletter.

Help us shape the future of energy

We would like to invite you to join these efforts — our success is your success! If you have any questions or would like to visit further about this initiative, please contact Dr. Vamegh Rasouli, LeNorman Endowed Leadership Chair in Petroleum Engineering at (701) 335-3601 or vrasouli@uwyo.edu. 

Department Student Organizations

The Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering supports four professional student societies, in which students are encouraged to participate. There are many other engineering student groups you may be interested in as well. View the complete list of student organizations.

 

Student organizations

 

World class Research

The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering continually strives to explore the research frontier. Our faculty have very high research activity, meaning students can contribute to groundbreaking discoveries alongside world-class researchers and scholars.

Research Specialties

  • Machine Learning & Data Analytics for Energy Applications
  • Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Solute Dispersion in Fractured Porous Media
  • Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Drilling, Completions, and Fluid Dynamics
  • Subsurface Energy Storage and Sustainability (Carbon Capture/Use/Storage)

 

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Energy & Petroleum Engineering Alumni

Our alumni are the driving force behind the success of the Energy and Petroleum Engineering Department. If you value UW’s distinguished energy and petroleum education and want to support the next generation of innovators, leaders, and experts shaping the future of the industry, we invite you to connect with our department.

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Want to Know More about the Department?

View the below videos to gain an inside look at the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.