Parisa Bazazi

Parisa Bazazi is an assistant professor in the Colorado School of Mines Department of Petroleum Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) through interfacial science, fluid mechanics, and the design of next-generation functional materials. Bazazi leads a multidisciplinary research group developing novel fluids, including nanoparticle- and nanobubble-based systems, to enhance oil displacement efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Her work also spans hydrogen storage, geothermal energy extraction, and bioenergy, connecting subsurface energy recovery with broader goals of energy security and sustainability. She has received several academic awards, including the 2025 SPE Rocky Mountain Regional Faculty Award, the Eyes High Doctoral Scholarship, and the Transformative Talent Internship Program Award. Her research has been published in journals such as Nature Communications and Physical Review Letters. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid mechanics, rock properties, and thermodynamics, while actively mentoring students and contributing to professional service through SPE.

She holds an MSc and PhD in chemical and petroleum engineering from the University of Calgary and completed her postdoctoral research at Princeton University before joining Mines in 2023.