Dr Gocha Chochua Ph.D.

Technical Advisor, Schlumberger (SLB)

Dr. Gocha Chochua is a Technical Advisor at Schlumberger (SLB), where he leads the company’s global Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) group and drives advanced modeling and simulation initiatives across the oil and gas sector. With over 20 years of industry experience, he is widely recognized for his expertise in analytical and computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, turbomachinery design and analysis, and erosion modeling and mitigation. Dr. Chochua holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida and has built a distinguished career spanning the oil and gas, turbomachinery, and aerospace industries. His work focuses on developing robust, physics-based methodologies and simulation-driven design approaches that enhance product performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. He has played a key role in establishing and standardizing advanced modeling practices within industry, particularly in erosion prediction and design optimization.

A prolific researcher and innovator, Dr. Chochua has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals and conferences and is named as an inventor on over 30 patents. In addition to his technical leadership, he is deeply committed to advancing the profession through mentorship, training, and knowledge sharing, serving as a subject matter expert and coach to engineers worldwide. He also contributes to the broader technical community as a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) topic organizer.  Through his leadership, technical rigor, and dedication to excellence, Dr. Chochua continues to advance the application of fluid dynamics and thermal sciences to solve complex challenges in modern energy systems.