My research focuses on multiscale modeling of rock behavior, with an emphasis on anelastic damage and plasticity mechanisms. I aim to develop robust numerical models for coupled fluid flow and stress analysis, a field critical for improving efficiency and safety in the energy sector. I am particularly interested in integrated approaches that combine numerical modeling, experimental testing, and in-situ observations.

A micro-macro model for time-dependent behavior of clayey rocks due to anisotropic propagation of microcracks

C. Bikong, D. Hoxha, J.F. Shao

International Journal of Plasticity, 69, 73-88, (2015)

Solids Production Geomechanical Evaluation in a Fractured/Vuggy Carbonate Reservoir from Abu Dhabi Offshore Field: Postmortem Analysis and Advanced Finite Element Simulations

H. Pourpak, C. Bikong, K. Su, H. Rammal, Y. Bigno, G. Xi, H. Kheidri, A. Bere, J. Kato

58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, (2024)

Solids Production Geomechanics Evaluation In A Fractured/Vuggy Carbonate Reservoir from Abu Dhabi Offshore Field: Exploring the Parameter Space with Advanced Finite Element Simulations

A.Bere, I. Karytinos J. Kato, H. Pourpak, C. Bikong

International Geomechanics Conference, (2024)

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering and material science, Universite de Lille, Lille, France, 2016
• M.Sc., Civil Engineering and material science, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille, France, 2012
• Engineer’s degree, Civil Engineering, National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaounde, Yaounde, Cameroon, 2010

• 2024-on going: Post-doctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
• 2019-2024: Geomechanics Engineer, CS Group, Pau, France
• 2018-2019: Post-doctoral fellow, Universite de Lille/TotalEnergies, Pau, France
• 2017-2018: Post-doctoral fellow, Universite de Lille/Safran, Lille, France

• Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)