Maurice B. Dusseault
Professor
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
University of Waterloo
Canada
Biography
"Maurice Dusseault carries out research in petroleum geomechanics (drilling, hydraulic fracturing, reservoir geomechanics), and is a world expert on new production methods, deep waste sequestration in sedimentary basins, and reservoir geomechanics. Professor Dusseault is a registered professional engineer in Alberta and Ontario. He frequently works with governments and industry as an advisor and instructor."
Research Interest
"Oil sands, shale gas and energy policy; Geomechanics aspects of mining, petroleum and civil engineering; Enhanced oil recovery geomechanics; reservoir engineering rock mechanics (including coupled process, hydraulic fracturing, borehole stability and underground excavation); salt rock mechanics;"
Publications
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Dusseault MB, Gray MN, Nawrocki PA. Why oilwells leak: cement behavior and long-term consequences. InInternational Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China 2000 Jan 1. Society of Petroleum Engineers.
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Dusseault MB, Bruno MS, Barrera J. Casing shear: causes, cases, cures. InSPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China 1998 Jan 1. Society of Petroleum Engineers.
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Franklin JA, Dusseault MB. Rock engineering applications, 1991.
