Padmakar Ayyalasomayajula

Padmakar Ayyalasomayajula is a seasoned professional in reservoir engineering with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Currently serving as a Senior Engineer at DeGolyer and MacNaughton since July 2016, Padmakar has held various key positions, including Senior Reservoir Engineer for Chevron’s Diatomite Reservoir and Staff Research Scientist in the Shale Unit at Chevron. Notable contributions include leading multi-disciplinary teams for technology implementation and reservoir performance optimization, advancing real-time monitoring techniques, and managing production forecasting and business planning. With prior academic experience as an Associate Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Padmakar emphasizes research and technology development in unconventional reservoirs. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, complemented by degrees from prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology.