Manuel A. Borregales R.
Ph.D. in Mathematics
Computational expert with a background in mathematics and strong experience in C/C++, numerical modeling, and scientific computing. I build simulation software, optimize high-performance code, and work in interdisciplinary environments combining physics, data analysis, and software development.
Performance gain
~40%
LedaFlow simulator
Publications
12
Journals & conferences
Background
Ph.D.
Mathematics, UiB
Languages
3
ES · EN · NO
Selected contributions
Experience
Multiphase Flow Model Developer
Kongsberg Digital, Oslo
Develops and maintains numerical models for multiphase flow simulation (LedaFlow). Improves performance and parallel efficiency. Works within a large C++/Fortran codebase. Collaborates with engineers and domain experts to validate physical models.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
SINTEF Digital, Oslo
Worked on the KPN Digital Subsurface project: flow diagnostics and data-driven modeling for optimized reservoir management.
Project Engineer
Asurado Consultores, Caracas
Consultancy in statistics, data analysis, CFD simulations, and optimization for oil production systems. Projects included production optimization for Frontera Energy in Colombia and CFD analysis for oil production systems.
Teaching Assistant
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas
Taught Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (Matlab, C++, Fortran) in the Statistics and Scientific Computing Department.
Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics
University of Bergen, Norway
Numerical methods for modeling fluid flow in deformable porous media for CO₂ storage. Supervised by Prof. Florin Adrian Radu. Partially supported by FME-SUCCESS project.
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela
Computational simulations for oil production and transport. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Miguel Asuaje.
Research Exchange
NTNU, Trondheim, Norway
Computational simulation and optimization in oil production. Supervised by Prof. Michael Golan.
B.Sc. in Mathematics
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela
Mesh generation for reservoir simulations. Supervised by Prof. Oswaldo Jimenez.
Publications
- 2020
Data-Driven Models Based on Flow Diagnostics
M. Borregales, O. Møyner, S. Krogstad, K.-A. Lie
EAGE Book Proceedings, ECMOR XVII
- 2020
Iterative solvers for Biot model under small and large deformation
M. Borregales, K. Kumar, J. M. Nordbotten, F. A. Radu
Computational Geosciences
- 2018
A parallel-in-time fixed-stress splitting method for Biot’s consolidation model
M. Borregales, K. Kumar, F. A. Radu, C. Rodrigo, F. J. Gaspar
Computers and Mathematics with Applications
- 2018
Higher order space-time elements for a non-linear Biot model
M. Borregales, F. A. Radu
ENUMATH Conference Proceedings
- 2018
Robust iterative schemes for non-linear poromechanics
M. Borregales, F. A. Radu, K. Kumar, J. M. Nordbotten
Computational Geosciences, Vol. 22