Behzad Eftekhari
About Behzad Eftekhari
Behzad Eftekhari is a Scientific Software Developer at Enthought, specializing in physical modeling and data analytics in petroleum engineering. He holds a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.
Work at Enthought
Behzad Eftekhari has been employed at Enthought as a Scientific Software Developer since 2019. His role involves the development of software solutions that support scientific research and engineering applications. Based in Houston, Texas, he contributes to projects that require advanced technical skills and knowledge in software development and engineering principles.
Education and Expertise
Behzad Eftekhari holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He further pursued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering from 2011 to 2016. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in physical modeling and data analytics, particularly relevant to the petroleum engineering field.
Background
Before joining Enthought, Behzad Eftekhari worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he engaged in advanced research projects that enhanced his expertise in numerical simulations and data analysis within the petroleum sector.
Research Contributions
During his PhD studies, Behzad Eftekhari developed an efficient numerical simulator for branching hydrofractures. This work contributed to the understanding of fracture mechanics in geological formations. Additionally, he analyzed production decline data for 23,607 shale gas wells in the Barnett and Marcellus Shales, providing insights into production trends and reservoir performance.