On the 7th of March 2019, both Petroleum & Mining Engineering Department in Tishk International University (TIU) and Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE) – Erbil Section organized a workshop entitled “Using Downhole Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing Technology to Monitor, Control and Improve Well Performance” For the Distinguished Lecturer program held periodically by SPE branches in the world.

At the beginning of the workshop, TIU was introduced to the guests by Dr. Mohammed A. Namiq and then SPE Erbil section chairperson introduced SPE and DL program to them.

Prof. Dr. Ding Zhu, from the University of Texas A&M, USA, which is one of the worldwide known Universities for offering Petroleum Engineering program, presented the workshop in the presence of 40 academic, company man and student individuals.

Prof. Dr. Ding Zhu indicated to the benefits of this technology and applications. At the end of the workshop an open discussion period was available for guests to enrich their knowledge in this field of technology.

The workshop started at 9:30 until 13:00 and took place in the education building room No 302.