Rana Osama Saqer
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished educator and researcher with expertise in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. Demonstrates proficiency in academic advising and student-centred learning, complemented by a strong background in reservoir simulation and fluid characterisation. Skilled in utilising digital learning platforms and GIS applications, including ArcGIS and ERDAS IMAGINE, to enhance educational experiences. Adept at project management and team collaboration, ensuring compliance with academic accreditation standards. Bilingual communicator committed to advancing educational methodologies through innovative course material production and assessment design.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor - Petroleum Engineering Technology
Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (IAT)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2015 - 04.2025
- Designed and delivered undergraduate courses including: Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Technology, Cementing, Well Control, Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer, Engineering Economics, and Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry.
- Supervised and mentored numerous student graduation projects, leading to successful industry engagement.
- Led course articulation, continuous improvement, and accreditation activities (ABET, CAA, NQA).
- Coordinated on-campus training (OCT) programs and workshops for students and fresh graduates.
- Participated actively in institutional committees: Academic Advising, Health and Safety, Curriculum Development, Articulation & Admissions.
- Institute of Applied Technology, UAE
Graduate Teaching Assistan Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Supported course instruction through tutoring, grading, and exam proctoring across multiple petroleum engineering courses.
- Assisted in the preparation of course materials and accreditation-related documentation.
- Provided academic advising and office hour support to undergraduate students.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Geosciences
UAE University
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi 08.2022 -
M.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi 08.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
Al Ain City 08.2008 - 06.2013
Skills
- Teaching & Mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Academic advising
- Student-centered learning
- Research & Technical
- Reservoir simulation
- Fluid characterization
- Remote sensing
- GIS applications
- Software Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Blackboard LMS
- ArcGIS
- ERDAS IMAGINE
- Schlumberger Eclipse Simulation Suite
- Communication
- Bilingual
- Professional Skills
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Academic accreditation compliance
- Digital learning platforms
- Course material production
- Assessment design
Certification
- Assessor Award Training Program, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, 2023
- Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cisco Networking Academy, 2021
- Health & Safety at Work, ACTVET, 2018
- EHS Advanced Training Certificates (ADVETI - 10 Modules), 2018
- Instructor Training on DrillSim-5000 Drilling & Well Control Simulator, Drilling Systems UK, 2015
- CYBER C3 Certification, ACTVET, 2015
Affiliations
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), 2023 - Present
Custom
Available upon request.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 07/19/90
- Nationality: Jordanian
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- 1
- 2
- 3
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Geosciences
UAE University
08.2022 -
Instructor - Petroleum Engineering Technology
Abu Dhabi Polytechnic (IAT)
01.2015 - 04.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistan Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
09.2013 - 12.2014
M.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
08.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
UAE University
08.2008 - 06.2013
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