Mr. MD JAKARIA | University of North Dakota | United States
Mr. Md. Jakaria is a dedicated researcher and emerging scholar in the field of Petroleum and Energy Engineering, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota, USA. His academic and research journey demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable energy resource management and critical mineral recovery from oilfield-produced water. With a total of 9 citations from 9 documents, 5 research publications, and an h-index of 1, his work reflects growing recognition in the specialized field of petroleum and environmental engineering. His doctoral research, titled “Critical Minerals Recovery from the Oil and Gas Field Produced Water,” funded by the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), explores innovative methods for lithium and cesium extraction, contributing to the transition toward sustainable and circular energy systems. Mr. Jakaria’s interdisciplinary approach bridges hydrogeology, geochemistry, and petroleum engineering to develop eco-friendly and economically viable extraction processes. His notable publications include “Economic Analysis of Lithium and Salts Recoveries from Bakken Formation” in the Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal and “Lithium and Salt Extraction from the Bakken Produced Water,” which highlight his expertise in techno-economic modeling and environmental sustainability. In addition to his research, he has actively contributed to academic development as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for multiple engineering courses, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in production and reservoir engineering. He has presented at prestigious conferences such as the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition and the U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, reinforcing his professional engagement within the global petroleum research community. Mr. Jakaria’s growing portfolio of research projects funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), NIH, and ND EPSCoR underscores his capability to address complex industrial challenges through innovative and data-driven approaches. His academic excellence, technical proficiency, and leadership potential mark him as a promising contributor to the advancement of sustainable resource recovery and energy innovation.
Featured Publications
Jakaria, M., Ling, K., Wang, D., Crowell, J., & Zheng, D. (2025). Economic analysis of lithium and salts recoveries from Bakken formation. SPE Journal, 30(5), 3122–3136.
Rahman, M., Hoque, M. E., Hasan, Z., Alam, M. M. T., Jakaria, M., Das, K., et al. (2025). Quantification and characterization of microplastics in an intertidal gastropod: The common periwinkle Littorina littorea. Water Biology and Security, 100401.
Jakaria, M., Ling, K., Wang, D., Crowell, J., & Zheng, D. (2024). Economic analysis of lithium and salts recoveries from Bakken formation. In SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (Paper No. D021S027R002).
Jakaria, M., Ling, K., Pu, H., Wang, D., Crowell, J., Eagle, L. H., Weaver, B., et al. (2025). Lithium and salt extraction from the Bakken produced water. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 15(11), 1–24.
Njie, C. E., Jakaria, M., & Ling, K. (2025). A revised study of iron stress testing in hydraulic fracturing fluid and treated produced water: Insights from the Bakken. In ARMA US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (Paper No. D032S040R014).