Wassem M. Alward

Wassem M. Alward, SPE, is a subsurface and artificial intelligence domain lead at SLB in Iraq with 15 years of experience in geoscience and petroleum engineering. In his current role, Alward supports exploration and development activities for Middle East national and international oil companies. His work includes consulting studies, software, and technical training programs. Alward also leads the deployment of artificial intelligence and digital solutions into exploration and development processes across upstream oil and gas workflows. He is a certified technical instructor and has delivered more than 35 training programs in different geoscience and petroleum engineering domains. He holds a BS degree in geology from the University of Baghdad and an MS degree in petroleum engineering from Heriot-Watt University. Alward is an active contributor to SPE, serving on multiple international committees and technical sections, and has authored more than 40 technical papers presented at industry conferences worldwide.