Imomoh Scholarship Recipients
2026 Recipients
Priscilla Osei
Priscilla Osei is a graduate student at Texas A&M University pursuing a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. She holds a degree from the University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, where she graduated with honors. Her interests and research spans geology, geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing and data analysis applications in completions and production optimization.
In 2023, she led the SPE UMaT Chapter, as the president, to their recognition as an outstanding chapter in the Africa Region.
Priscilla has earned honors including Chevron Graduate Fellowship from TAMU’s Petroleum Engineering Department and SPE Ghana Outstanding Student member. She actively contributes value through leadership, volunteering, mentorship and community services. She’s driven by one belief; that engineering solutions and building people are not separate missions.
Emmanuel Olowe
Emmanuel Olowe is a master’s student in Reservoir Engineering at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. His research bridges traditional reservoir engineering practices with Machine Learning, focusing on CO₂–brine relative permeability for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) applications. He gained industrial experience through a graduate internship with Chevron, specializing in subsurface simulation using Petrel RE and INTERSECT, and previously interned with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). He is also experienced in Integrated Asset Modeling.
As Team Lead, Emmanuel led his university’s two-man team to a 3rd-place global finish at the SPE International PetroBowl Championship in the USA, marking only the second time an African university reached the global leaderboard and the first time for his institution. He also placed 3rd at the SPE Africa Regional Paper Contest in Uganda in 2024. A recipient of several honors and an active professional volunteer, he is passionate about developing computational workflows for sustainable and innovative subsurface solutions.
Queendarlyn Nwabueze
Queendarlyn Nwabueze is a Ph.D. candidate in Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University. Her research focuses on hydraulic fracture diagnostics using distributed fiber optic strain sensing, with applications in unconventional oil reservoirs and enhanced geothermal systems. Queendarlyn earned a B.Sc. in Petroleum and Gas Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She also holds an M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering and Project Development, jointly awarded by the Institute of Petroleum Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and IFP School, France.
Before beginning her Ph.D., Queendarlyn worked as a Graduate Reservoir Engineering Intern at TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited. She subsequently worked as a Petroleum Engineer at Purple Solutions Limited, an oil and gas consulting company specializing in field-development advisory services. Queendarlyn is a proactive and results-driven petroleum engineer with a strong interest in solving complex challenges within the energy industry. She is also passionate about advancing the future of energy and making a positive impact through research, innovation, and professional service.
Rockson Aluah
Rockson Aluah is honored to be selected as a recipient of this scholarship. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering at the University of North Dakota (UND), Rockson also serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.
His research focuses on assessing the reliability of underground storage for CO₂ and H₂ in depleted oil and gas reservoirs, with particular emphasis on caprock and wellbore integrity. This work supports the global energy transition by addressing key challenges in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and underground hydrogen storage (UHS).
Rockson has his first degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi , Ghana. He also hold a master's degree in petroleum production engineering from Aberdeen, UK, and brings valuable industry experience from roles with Maersk Venturer (offshore drilling operations). His technical expertise spans drilling operations, production optimization, well testing, artificial lift systems, and reservoir characterization studies.
Beyond academics, Rockson is committed to leadership and service. He currently serves as President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter at UND and as Secretary of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) UND Chapter, where he works with his peers to promote professional development, industry networking, and knowledge sharing.
Rockson has also contributed to advancing knowledge in his field through 8 Scopus indexed journal and conference publications, on hydrogen storage, cement formulation, caprock and wellbore integrity, and geothermal energy.
This scholarship motivates him to continue pursuing excellence in his research, leadership, and service to the energy community. Rockson is deeply grateful for the support which enables him to further his academic and professional journey while contributing to the future of sustainable energy.
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