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Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

[All journals are Q1; Total citations: 438, h-index: 11, and i-10: 14 (as of 8/26/2025); * denotes TAMIU Student].

Journal Papers After Joining TAMIU:

1. Otabir, P., Khanal, A., & Nath, F. (2025). Geochemical impacts of CO₂ mineralization in carbonate and basalt formations: A critical review on challenges and future outlook. Energy & Fuels 2025, 39, 2, 1226–1251 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c04424 [PDF] (Impact Factor: 5.2)

2. Nath, F., Mahmood, M. N., & Yousuf, N. (2024). Recent advances in CCUS: A critical review of technologies, regulatory aspects, and economics. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 235, 212726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.212726 (Impact Factor: 4.6)

3. Nath, F., Mahmood, M. N., Ofosu, E., & Khanal, A. (2024). Enhanced geothermal systems: A critical review of recent advancements and future potential for clean energy production. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 243, 213370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213370  [PDF] (Impact Factor: 4.6)

4. Nath, F., Chowdhury, M. O. S., & Rhaman, M. M. (2023). Navigating produced water sustainability in the oil and gas sector: A critical review of reuse challenges, treatment technologies, and prospects ahead. Water, 15(24), 4088. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15234088 (Impact Factor: 3.0)

5. Nath, F., Aguirre*, G., & Aguirre*, E. (2023). Characterizing complex deformation, damage, and fracture in heterogeneous shale using 3D-DIC. Energies, 16(6), 2776. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062776 (Impact Factor: 3.2)

6. Mazumder, M., Qiang, X., & Nath, F. (2023). Thermodynamics analysis-based optimal design and operation of DMR refrigeration system for natural gas liquefaction process. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 62(4), 1916–1926. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03736  [PDF] (Impact Factor: 3.9)

7. Nath, F., Asish, M., Ganta, D., Debi, H., Aguirre*, E., & Aguirre*, G. (2022). Artificial intelligence model in predicting geomechanical properties for shale formation: A field case in Permian Basin. Energies, 15 (22), 8752.  https://doi.org/10.3390/en15228752  (Impact Factor: 3.2)

8. Seibi, A. C., Nath, F., Adeoye, A. B., & Sawant, K. G. (2022). Optimization of cement–rubber composites for eco-sustainable well-completion: Rheological, mechanical, petrophysical, and creep properties. Energies, 15(8), 2753. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15082753  (Impact Factor: 3.2)

Journal Papers Currently Under Submission:

9. Nath, F., Cabezudo*, E., & Garcilazo* Jr.,  R.  (2025). Assessing the role of deformation on caprock integrity for geological storage: A visual experimental study.

10. Nath, F., Garcilazo* Jr.,  R. & Cabezudo*, E. (2025). Optical characterization of damage variables in hot dry rock from UTAH FORGE.

11. Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge C*Jr., Nath, F. (2025).  Leveraging Experiments and AI to Unravel Foam-based Mixed Foam Stability for Water-Sensitive Porous Media Applications. 

12. Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge C*Jr., Nath, F. (2025). Optimizing Hydraulic Fracturing in Water-Sensitive Shales: A Comparative Study of Foam-based Frac Fluid Performance. 

13. Nath, F. Khanal, A. (2025). Thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical Modeling Of Enhanced Geothermal System: A Field Case From Utah Forge.

14. B. Alla, Nath, F., Seibi, A.C. (2025). Wellbore Stability Analysis to Determine the Safe Mud Window: A Field Case in Bakken Formation.

Journal Papers Before Joining TAMIU:

15. Zhang, H., Nath, F., Parrikar, P.N., and Mokhtari, M. 2019. Analyzing the Validity of Brazilian Test Using Full-field Digital Image Correlation and Numerical Simulation Techniques. Energies 2020, 13(6), 1441; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061441  (Impact Factor: 3.2) 

16. Mokhtari, M., Nath, F., Hayatdavoudi, A., Nizamutdinov, R., Jiang, S., and Rizvi, H. 2019. Complex Deformation of Naturally Fractured Rocks. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.106410  (Impact Factor: 4.6)

17. Nath, F., Salvati, P. E., Mokhtari, M., Seibi, A., & Hayatdavoudi, A. 2019. Laboratory Investigation of Dynamic Strain Development in Sandstone and Carbonate Rocks Under Diametrical Compression Using Digital-Image Correlation. SPE Journal. https://doi.org/10.2118/187515-PA  (Impact Factor: 3.0)

18. Nath, F., Kimanzi, R.J., Mokhtari, M., and Salehi, S. 2018. A novel method to investigate cement-casing bonding using digital image correlation. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol. 166, p. 482 – 489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.03.068 (Impact Factor: 4.6)

19. Nath, F., and Mokhtari, M., 2018. Optical visualization of strain development and fracture propagation in laminated rocks, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Vol. 167, p. 354-365, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.04.020 (Impact Factor: 4.6)

Conference Papers and Presentations (All are SPE conference papers, with an acceptance rate of less than 10%)

Conference Publications After Joining TAMIU

1. Nath, F.  Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge* C. (2025). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence To Predict Thermal Conductivity And Heat Extraction From Utah Forge Geothermal System. SPE-228167-MS. The full paper has been accepted and submitted for presentation at the 2025 ATCE, scheduled for 20-22 October in Houston, TX, USA. 

2. Nath, F. Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge* C. (2025). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Lithium Concentration in Oil Field Produced Water and Geothermal Brine. The paper was accepted for presentation at the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting, Nov 4-6,  Boston, MA. 

3. Nath, F. Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge* C. (2025).  Leveraging Experiments and AI to Unravel Mixed Foam Stability for Water-Sensitive Porous Media Applications. The full paper was presented at the 2025 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 9-11 June, Houston, Texas. 

4. Cabezudo Rojas*, E., Cuellar*, A., Tiznado*, F., García Romero*, N., & Nath, F. (2025). Tensile Behavior and Fracture Process Zone in UTAH FORGE HDR rock: A 3D-DIC investigation. The full paper was presented at the 2025 American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) Conference in Santa Fe, NM.

5. Nath, F. Rene Garcilazo* Jr., Jorge* C. (2025). Optimizing Hydraulic Fracturing in Water-Sensitive Shales: A Comparative Study of Frac Fluid Performance. The full paper was presented at the 2025 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 9-11 June, Houston, Texas. 

6. Nath, F., & Cabezudo*, E. (2024). Unraveling damage variables in hot dry rocks: An optical investigation of geothermal rocks from UTAH FORGE. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

7. Nath, F., Cabezudo*, E., & Romero, N. G. (2024). Comparative experimental investigation of damage variables for sedimentary and geothermal rock specimens based on 3D-DIC. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 17-19 June, Houston, Texas.

8. Nath, F., Romero*, N. G., Cabezudo*, E., Sutradhar, S., Cisneros*, E., & Orlando*, P. (2024). Predicting future heat outputs from enhanced geothermal systems utilizing a machine learning approach. SPE Western Regional Meeting, Palo Alto, CA, April 16-18.

9. Nath, F., Cabezudo*, E., & Garcia Romero*, N. A. (2024). Experimental investigations of caprock integrity for geological carbon storage using three-dimensional digital image correlation. SPE Western Regional Meeting, Palo Alto, CA, April 16-18.

10. Enab, K., Elmasry, Y. O., Nath, F., Khasawneh, M. T., & Pena, J. D. (2023). A hands-on introductory course to increase interest in the petroleum engineering workforce: A case study. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

11. Nath, F., Aguirre*, G., Vazquez*, E. C., Portillo*, O., Gindic*, R., & Cuellar*, A. (2023). Deformation, damage, and fracture in hot dry rock of geothermal reservoir under uniaxial and diametrical compression using 3D-DIC. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

12. Nath, F., Hoque, S. M. S., & Mahmood, M. N. (2023). Recent advances and new insights of fiber optic techniques in fracture diagnostics used for unconventional reservoirs. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 13–15 June, CO.

13. Nath, F., Asish, S., Sutradhar, S., Li, Z., Shahadat, N., Debi, H. R., & Hoque, S. M. S. (2023). Rock thin-section analysis and mineral detection utilizing a deep learning approach. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 13–15 June, Golden, CO.

14. Nath, F., Asish, S., Debi, H. R., Chowdhury, M. O. S., Zamora*, Z. J., & Muñoz*, S. (2023). Predicting hydrocarbon production behavior in heterogeneous reservoirs utilizing deep learning models. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 13–15 June, Golden, CO.

15. Nath, F. (2023). Improving well productivity using waterless frac fluids in the Eagle Ford shale formation. SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 13–15 June, Golden, CO.

16. Nath, F., Murillo*, K., Asish, S. M., Ganta, D., Limon*, V., Aguirre*, E., & Aguirre*, G. (2022). Prediction and analysis of geomechanical properties using deep learning: A Permian Basin case study. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 20–22 June, Houston, TX

17. Nath, F., Aguirre*, E., Aguirre*, G., Perez*, J. L., Netro*, C., Borjas*, F., & Limon* V. (2022). Quantitative characterization of deformation and damage in shale under compression utilizing digital image correlation. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 20–22 June, Houston, TX  

Conference Publications Before Joining TAMIU

18.  Nath, F., Salvati, P. E., Mokhtari, M., Seibi, A., and Hayatdavoudi, A., 2017. Observation of Fracture Growth in Laminated Sandstone and Carbonate Rock Samples under Brazilian Testing Conditions Using Digital Image Correlation Technique. Society of Petroleum Engineers. https://doi.org/10.2118/187515-MS  

19. Mokhtari, M., Nath, F., and Jiang, S. 2018. Full-Field Strain Measurement on Rocks with Horizontal Natural Fractures. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.15530/URTEC-2018-2902953  

20.  Mokhtari, M., Hayatdavoudi, A., Nizamutdinov, R., Rizvi, H., and Nath, F. 2017. Characterization of complex fracture propagation in naturally fractured formations using the Digital Image Correlation technique. Society of Petroleum Engineers. https://doi.org/10.2118/184826-MS    

21. Nath, F., and Xiao, C. 2017. Characterizing Foam-Based Frac Fluid Using Carreau Rheological Model to Investigate the Fracture Propagation and Proppant Transport in Eagle Ford Shale Formation. Society of Petroleum Engineers. https://doi.org/10.2118/187527-MS 

22.  Nath, F., and Xiao, C. 2017. Sensitivity Study of Fracture Propagation by Foamed Fluids and Slickwater in Unconventional Reservoirs. 2017 AlChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA, October 29-November 03, 2017.https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual meeting/2017

23.  Nath, F., and Xiao, C., 2016, “Numerical Simulation of Fracture Propagation Stimulated by Gas Foams” paper presented to the Student Paper Contest, SPE Gulf Coast North America, USA.

24.  Nath, F., and Mokhtari, M., 2017. Deploying Lean Six Sigma in Indirect Tensile Testing Using Digital Image Correlation Technique. Paper presented in the Student Session in the 21st Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, 21-23 August 2017, New Orleans, LA, US. Link

25.  Nath, F., and Mokhtari, M., 2017. Laboratory Visualization of Fracture Propagation in Laminated Rocks. Paper presented in the Student Session in the 22nd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, August 27-29, 2018, New Orleans, LA, USA. Link 

26.  Nath, F., and Mokhtari, M., 2017. Strain Visualization in Laminated Rocks. Poster presented at the Graduate student poster competition in LAGCOE, October 24-26, Lafayette, Louisiana. Link

27.  Nath, F., and Rahman, M. 2011. Reservoir Engineering Study of a Gas Field in the Lower Bokabil Sand in Surma Basin. International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Link 

28.  Nath, F., and Rahman, M. 2011. Material Balance: A Case Study for a Gas Well Producing from the Lower Bokabil Sand in Surma Basin. International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy. Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Link

Poster & Oral Presentation

After Joining TAMIU with Students

1. García Romero*, N., Cuellar*, A., Tiznado*, F., Cabezudo Rojas*, E. (2025). Design and Optimization of enhanced geothermal system: A field case from UTAH FORGE. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath. Presented at the TAMIU SOEN Sr. Design Conference.

2. Garcia*, J., Rene*, G. Jr., Zamora*, Z, Munoz*S. 2024 “Log-derived petrophysical characterization to evaluate hydrocarbon potential: Field Cases in the United States”. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, paper presented at TAMIU Fall 2024 Conference (Oral presentation, Secured 3rd place in Engineering)

3. Rene*, G. Jr. 2024 “Stability of Foam-based Frac fluid”. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, paper presented at TAMIU Fall 2024 Conference.

4. Eleazar Cabezudo*, Nath, F. 2024. Strain Visualization in Geothermal Rock. TAMUS Pathway Symposium, TAMU-CC, Fall 2024 (Poster Secured 3rd place in Engineering)

5. L. Flores*, Nath, F. "Log-derived petrophysical characterization to evaluate hydrocarbon potential in the Permian Basin".  Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, poster selected for Presentation at TAMUS Pathway Symposium, March 2-3, 2023, Galveston, TX, USA. 

6. T. Elizondo*, Nath, F. "Log-derived petrophysical characterization to evaluate hydrocarbon potential in the Bakken Formation". Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, poster selected for Presentation at TAMUS Pathway Symposium, March 2-3, 2023, Galveston, TX, USA.

7. R. Valdez*, Nath, F. "Maximizing Well Productivity Stimulated by Foam-based Frac-fluids for Unconventional Reservoirs". Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, poster selected for Presentation at TAMUS Pathway Symposium, March 2-3, 2023, Galveston, TX, USA.

8. A. Cuellar*, Nath, F. “Geothermal Energy Prospect in Texas: Recent Advances and New Insights” Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, poster selected for Presentation at TAMUS Pathway Symposium, March 2-3, 2023, Galveston, TX, USA.

9. L. Flores*, R. Valdez*, T. Elizondo*, Nath, F. “Log-derived petrophysical characterization to evaluate hydrocarbon potential: Field Case From Bakken, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basin in the United States”. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fatick Nath, paper presented at TAMIU Fall 2022 Conference (Oral presentation, Secured 4th place in Engineering)

10. K. Murillo*, D. Ganta, Nath, F, “Prediction and Analysis of Geomechanical Properties using Deep Learning: A Case Study from Permian Basin” poster presented at the TAMU Pathway Symposium, 2022, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Before Joining TAMIU

11. Nath, F., and Mokhtari, M., 2018, “Visualizing Fracture Propagation in Shale: A New way to Characterize Hydraulic Fracturing” poster presented at the Graduate Student Appreciation Week, 2018, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA, USA. (Achieved 1st Place in STEM Category Poster Competition). 

12.  Nath, F., Salvati, P. E., Mokhtari, M., Seibi, A., and Hayatdavoudi, A. 2017. “Digital Image Correlation: A Revolutionary Technique to Visualize Strain Development During Fracture Propagation in Porous Media” Poster presented in the 2017 Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW), University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA, USA. 

13.  Nath, F., and Xiao, C., 2016, “Numerical Investigation of Fracture Propagation Stimulated by Eco-friendly Gas Foams in Eagle Ford Shale Formation” poster presented at the Graduate Symposium, College of Engineering, TAMUK- Texas, USA. (Achieved 3rd Place in Poster Competition). 

14.  Nath, F., and Xiao, C., 2015, “Real-Time Field Data Monitoring for Oilfield Management” Poster presented at the 2015 Javelina Graduate Symposium, TAMUK, Texas, USA.

15.  Nath, F., and Xiao, C., 2015, “Challenges and Solutions of Cross Flow in Wellbores: A Case Study for a Gas Well” Poster presented at the Eagle Ford 1st Annual “Student Driven” symposium, TAMUK, Texas, USA.

Invited Presentations

16. Nath, F. (2025). Navigating Produced Water Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Sector: Key Challenges, Treatment Innovations, and Future Prospects, Special Session presentation at the 2025 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, 9-11 June, Houston, Texas.

17. Nath, F. (2020). Visualizing the Fracture Propagation in Laminated Rocks: An Improved Way to Characterize Fracturing, SPE Argentina Section, LATAM URTeC, 16 November 2020 (Virtual).

18. Nath, F. (2020). Optical Characterization of Full Field Deformation in Anisotropic Rocks Under Diametrical Compression: Influences of Lamination and Natural Fractures. Friday, November 6th, 2020, via WebEx. Hosted by COAS Colloquium/Conference Committee.

19. Nath, F. (2020).  Strain Visualization in Laminated Rocks, LAGCOE, Lafayette, Louisiana, February 22, 2020.

Book Chapter

B1. Drilling, Completion and Well Engineering for the Natural Energy Resources Extraction, Storage and Sustainable Management  (Page 225-244); MDPI:    May 2024; 488 pp. ISBN 978-3-7258-1122-9 (PDF). https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-1122-9  

B2. Nath, F.; Chowdhury, M.O.S.; Rhaman, M.M. Produced Water Sustainability in Oil and Gas Sector. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/52346 (accessed on 31 May 2025).

Thesis 

T1.  Nath, F., Optical Characterization of Full-Field Deformation in Anisotropic Rocks under Diametrical Compression: Influences of Bonding, Lamination, and Natural Fractures, PhD Dissertation (Petroleum Systems Engineering), University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2020). ProQuest Link

T2.  Nath, F., Numerical Simulation of Fracture Propagation Stimulated by Carbon Dioxide Foam in Unconventional Reservoirs, Master's thesis (Natural Gas Engineering), Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX (2016). ProQuest Link

T3.  Nath, F., Reservoir simulation of Haripur gas field to analyze the field performance by production and pressure history matching, Master's Dissertation (Petroleum Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, BGD (2010). Thesis Link