Ph.D., Geological Sciences

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Dissertation Title: Stratigraphic–Forward and Reactive–Transport Modeling of Depositional and Diagenetic Processes in Siliciclastic Sandstones.

M.S., Chemistry

KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Thesis Title: A Geochemical Investigation of a Suite of Central Arabian Crude Oils.

B.S. (Honors), Industrial Chemistry

KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Mohammad has 30+ years of experience in the Upstream oil and gas industry including geological storage of CO2 and strategic analysis and coordination or research portfolios. Those experiences ignite his passion for a sustainable future. This passion is energized by his years at Aramco as a Research Scientist and Focus Area Champion, and the Ministry of Energy as a Sustainability and Climate Change Advisor. Mohammad is an expert in process-based modeling, unconventional resources assessment, and carbon management, where he leverages cutting-edge geoscience knowledge and expertise to solve energy challenges.

A champion of collaboration, Mohammad co-led the introduction of predictive physics-based geological modeling to Aramco, contributed to the development of the world's first CCS standard (ISO 27914) and actively contributes to environmental and GHG management efforts. His engagement in the AAPG's Sustainable Development Committee showcases his dedication to science communication and industry-academia bridges.

Mohammad is a member of AAPG, SPE, GSA, EAGE, AGU, and IAEE. These wide-ranging memberships exemplify Mohammad diverse interests and broad perspectives and dedication to innovation to navigate the pathways towards a thriving, sustainable future with positive impact for all people.

1. Geology: energy & minerals (critical and rare earth)
2. Climate solutions
   1. Energy transition
   2. CCS & U
   3. Emissions removal (CO2, CH4, SOX, NOX, SFX, … etc)
   4. Geothermal and other sources of energy
   5. Enhancing nature-based-solutions (NBS) with specific focus on permanence and capacity
3. Pathways for a human-centric energy transition with positive long-term environmental and economic impacts
4. Impact of various paths of energy transition on economy, society, and individuals
5. Understanding the coupled relationships between energy transition and
   1. SDG 13: Climate Action
   2. SGD 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
   3. SGD 3: Good Health and Well-Being
   4. SGD 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
   5. SGD 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   6. SGD 14: Life Below Water
   7. SGD 15: Life on Land
6. Energy storage, as a mechanism in the energy transition portfolio, e.g., H2 geological storage
7. Reskilling current geoscience workforce for the future job market in energy
8. Preparing current geoscience students for the future energy and environment jobs
9. Communicating science within scientific disciplines as well as to the public at large including media
10. Role of energy and sciences in economic and social developments including impact on individual health and access to healthcare

1. Khadhrawi, M., Sources of Uncertainty in Modeling Depositional Environments, Conference Proceedings, Second European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Integrated Reservoir Modelling Conference, Nov. 2014, URL, doi: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214- 4609.20147444
2. Root, P., M. Parke, M. Khadhrawi, and L. Pratt, Reservoir Characterization and Facies Architecture of the Chesterian Clore Formation (Upper Mississippian) at Mumford Hills Field, Southwestern Indiana. American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts with Programs, Eastern Section Meeting September, 2011
3. Root, P., M. Parke, M. Khadhrawi, Characterization of a Chesterian Sandstone Hydrocarbon Reservoir in the Clore Formation, Southwestern Indiana. Crossroads Conference Abstract, Indiana University Department of Geosciences, 2011
4. Khadhrawi, Mohammad, D. Cantrell, C. Griffiths,and S. Franks, Quantitative Prediction of Reservoir Quality: A Permo-Carboniferous Reservoir, Saudi Arabia, in Geological Society of America 2010 Annual Meeting Abstracts with Programs: Vol. 42, No. 5, p. 636, November 2010, Denver, Colorado
5. Cantrell , Dave L., Cedric M. Griffiths, Stephen G. Franks, and Mohammad R. Al-Khadhrawi, Prediction of Unayzah Reservoir Quality Ahead-of-the-Bit, AAPG GEO 2010 Middle East Geoscience Conference & Exhibition, March 7-10, 2010 - Manama, Bahrain
6. Khadhrawi, Mohammad, Mark A. Person, Enrique Merino, and Peter S. Mozley, Geochemical and hydrologic controls on calcite cementation within the Sierra Ladrones Formation and along      the Loma Blanca Fault, Rio Grande Rift, NM, in Geological Society of America, 2004 Annual Meeting Abstracts with Programs: Vol 36, No 5, pp:572-573, November 2004, Denver, Colorado
7. Farhat Ali, Mohammad; M. R. Al-Khadhrawi; H. Perzanowski; H. I. Halpern Central Saudi Arabian Crude Oils: A Geochemical Investigation, Petroleum Science and Technology, 1532- 2459, Volume 20, Issue 5 & 6, 2002, pp. 633-654
8. Halpern, Henry I., Mark H. Tobey, William M. Petersen, William J. Carrigan, Peter J. Jones, Mohammad R. Al-Khadhrawi, Mohammed A. Al-Amoudi, and Hani O. Al-Ohaily, Geochemical evidence for reservoir compartmentalization in central Arabian Paleozoic reservoirs (in GEO’98, 3rd Middle East geoscience conference and exhibition; The Middle East, catalyst for E&P technology; conference abstracts, Al-Husseini, GeoArabia (Manama, Bahrain) (March 1998), 3(1):96-9
9. Jones, Peter J., Henry I. Halpern, William J. Carrigan, Jay E. Leonard, Marshall W. Titus, Mohammad R. Al-Khadhrawi, and Ibrahim A. Al-Ghamdi, Exploration implications of basin modeling studies on known and potential source rocks in the Rub’ Al-Khali, Saudi Arabia using BasinFlow (in GEO’98, 3rd Middle East geoscience conference and exhibition; The Middle East, catalyst for E&P technology; conference abstracts, Al-Husseini, GeoArabia (Manama, Bahrain) (March 1998), 3(1):10
10. Halpern H. I., M. H. Tobey, W. M. Petersen, W. J. Carrigan, P. J. Jones, M. R. Al Khadhrawi (Presenter), M. A. Al-Amoudi, H. O. Al-Ohaily, 1998, Geochemical Evidence For Reservoir Compartmentalization In Central Arabian Paleozoic Oils, 3rd Middle East Geosciences Conference & Exhibition (GEO ’98), April 20-22, Manama, Bahrai
11. Jones P. J., H. I Halpern, W. J. Carrigan, J. E. Leonard, M. W. Titus, M. R. Al Khadhrawi, and I. A. Al Ghamdi, 1998, Exploration Implications of Basin Modeling Studies on Known and Potential Source Rocks in Rub’ Al-Khali, Saudi Arabia, Using Basin Flow, 3rd Middle East Geosciences Conference & Exhibition (GEO ’98), April 20-22, Manama, Bahrai
12. Al-Khadhrawi, M. R., A Geochemical Investigation of a Suite of a Central Arabian Oils, M. S. Thesis, January 1996, King Fahd University Of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, p. 22
13. Cole, G. A., W. J. Carrigan, E. L. Colling, H. I. Halpern, M. R. Al Khadhrawi, and P. J. Jones, 1994, Organic Geochemistry of the Jurassic Petroleum System in Eastern Saudi Arabia, in Embry, A.F., Beauchamp, B., and Closs, D.J., eds., Pangea, global environments and resources: Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Memoir 17, p.413-438.