Dr. Kanad Kulkarni (Ph.D.)

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Well Construction and Formation Evaluation Advisor India -MENATI at Baker Hughes

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Dr. Kanad Kulkarni is a petrophysicist and advisor at Baker Hughes, specializing in formation evaluation and well construction for the MENATI region. His expertise spans geoscience services, M&A evaluations, and subsurface team leadership across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. People who have worked with him describe him as supportive and technically skilled.

He has a strong background in academia, having served as a course leader and lecturer in petroleum engineering at the University of Portsmouth, where he also earned his PhD. His academic work included supervising PhD projects and researching data science integration, CBM, and CO2 storage.

He is an active participant in the energy sector, recently giving a technical talk on Fracture Visualization using Deep Shear Wave Technology for the SPWLA India Chapter.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Formation Evaluation
His current role is "Well Construction and Formation Evaluation Advisor. " He also lectured on Formation Evaluation and Well Logging at the University of Portsmouth.
Advanced Geoscience
He recently presented on "Fracture Visualization Using Deep Shear Wave Technology, " showcasing his expertise in advanced subsurface imaging and reservoir understanding.
Energy Industry Dialogue
He actively participates in major industry events, such as India Energy Week and the SPG Conference, to engage with peers on the future of the energy landscape.

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Work History

1-2025
Well Construction and Formation Evaluation Advisor India -MENATI at Baker Hughes
10-2021 - 6-2022
Visiting Lecturer at University of Portsmouth
7-2021 - 11-2024
Geology Lead , Senior Petrophysicist at CGG
1-2020 - 8-2021
Course Leader and Lecturer Petroleum Engineering at University of Portsmouth
9-2014 - 7-2021
Principal Petrophysicist at Oilfield International

Education

2011 - 2018
PhD from University of Portsmouth
2009 - 2010
MSc from London South Bank University

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