Curriculum Vitae

Mathew M. Samuel, Ph.D.

Ph.D. Organic Chemistry · SPE Distinguished Member · 50+ US Patents · 92+ Publications

World-recognised expert in oilfield chemistry and well stimulation with 30+ years of experience across Schlumberger, Weatherford, Lubrizol, and his own ventures. Inventor of the first polymer-free fracturing fluid, generating $4B in revenue. Founder of Atomix Group and CarboUse Group.

Academic

Education

Postdoctoral Fellow

Bio-Organic Chemistry

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Ph.D.

Organic Chemistry

University of Kerala

M.S.

Chemistry

University of Kerala

B.S.

Chemistry

University of Kerala

Professional

SPE Activities

SPE Distinguished Member

2011–present

Technical Editor, SPE Production & Operations

2008–2014

Chair, SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry

2005–2009

Member, SPE Production & Operations Advisory Committee

2003–2008

Session Chair & Organiser, SPE Annual Technical Conference

2000–2014

50+

US Patents

92+

Publications

30+

Countries

$5B+

Revenue Generated

Highlights

Key Achievements

Developed the first water-based polymer-free fracturing fluid — generating $4B in revenue

Developed 25+ oilfield products generating $5B+ in revenue for Schlumberger

Introduced 50+ new technologies to the field (15+ first-time worldwide)

Sold Weatherford Oilfield Chemistry to Lubrizol for $850M (Dec 2014)

Grew Schlumberger MEA New Technology revenue from <10% to 71% in 4 years

Managed Oilfield Chemistry Global Business Unit at Weatherford (>$330M)

Managed Schlumberger specialty chemicals portfolio with $750M global spend

SPE Distinguished Member — International Award (2011)

Holder of 45+ US patents and author of 85+ peer-reviewed publications

Organized international conferences, advanced technology workshops and forums