Biography:
Dr. Zhibek Akasheva is the Head of the Alternative Energy Department at the Modeling in Energy Sector Laboratory, Satbayev University (Kazakhstan). She holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and specializes in reservoir engineering, pore-scale modelling, CO₂ geological storage, and digital technologies for the energy sector. Her research focuses on fluid flow in porous media, enhanced oil recovery, wax deposition, and carbon sequestration. Dr. Akasheva has authored more than 20 scientific publications and leads nationally funded research projects. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical engineering solutions for sustainable energy and decarbonization.
Title : Numerical modelling of polymer drag reduction for efficient transportation of high-viscosity crude oil in pipelines