> PhD in Sustainable Resources Engineering Hokkaido University, Faculty of Engineering Sapporo,
Japan Oct 2023 – Sept 2026 (Expected).
> Research focus: Hydrogen storage; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); CO2 storage and utilization.
Master of Engineering in Resources Engineering Hokkaido University & Kyushu University –
Sapporo/Fukuoka, Japan Oct 2021 – Sept 2023.
Thesis: Integrating Geochemistry in Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Simulation.
> Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Hawassa University, Institute of Technology –
Hawassa, Ethiopia Sept 2014 – July 2019.
Graduated First Class with Distinction (CGPA: 3.59/4.00).
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
General Engineering, Chemical Engineering
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Scholar Citations
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Role of Bicarbonate Speciation and Brine Chemistry in Chalk Formations for CO 2 Storage Efficiency AU Mohd Zuki, Y Elakneswaran, AKL Limaluka, P Jadhawar Energy & Fuels 39 (44), 21397-21411 , 2025 2025
Influence of Reservoir Salinity, Mineralogy, Temperature, and Pressure on Geochemical Hydrogen Loss in Depleted Carbonates AKL Limaluka, E Yogarajah, N Hiroyoshi, M Abu-AlSaud, DK Cha, ... SPE Journal, 1-12 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Macroscale Modeling of Geochemistry Influence on Polymer and Low-Salinity Waterflooding in Carbonate Oil Reservoirs AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran, N Hiroyoshi ACS omega 9 (15), 17174-17184 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
The Study of Hydrogen Loss Due to Geochemical Interactions in Depleted Carbonate Hydrocarbon Reservoirs AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran, N Hiroyoshi, M Abu-Al-Saud, DK Cha, ... International Petroleum Technology Conference, D031S112R002 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Coupling of a Reservoir Simulator with Geochemistry for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, D042S188R001 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Influence of Reservoir Salinity, Mineralogy, Temperature, and Pressure on Geochemical Hydrogen Loss in Depleted Carbonates AKL Limaluka, E Yogarajah, N Hiroyoshi, M Abu-AlSaud, DK Cha, ... SPE Journal, 1-12 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
The Study of Hydrogen Loss Due to Geochemical Interactions in Depleted Carbonate Hydrocarbon Reservoirs AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran, N Hiroyoshi, M Abu-Al-Saud, DK Cha, ... International Petroleum Technology Conference, D031S112R002 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Macroscale Modeling of Geochemistry Influence on Polymer and Low-Salinity Waterflooding in Carbonate Oil Reservoirs AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran, N Hiroyoshi ACS omega 9 (15), 17174-17184 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Coupling of a Reservoir Simulator with Geochemistry for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery AKL Limaluka, Y Elakneswaran Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, D042S188R001 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Role of Bicarbonate Speciation and Brine Chemistry in Chalk Formations for CO 2 Storage Efficiency AU Mohd Zuki, Y Elakneswaran, AKL Limaluka, P Jadhawar Energy & Fuels 39 (44), 21397-21411 , 2025 2025
Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration
CCS MRST-PHREEQC modeling collaboration with INPEX