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Dr. Khodja is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; an M.S. degree from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia; and a B.S. degree from the University of Constantine, Algeria.
Dr. Khodja's academic and professional journey is characterized by a dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Before joining PMU, he served as a faculty member at KFUPM, where he co-founded and led the Computational Rock Physics Laboratory for six years, and taught courses in electrical engineering and physics. He previously worked as a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Mathematics and Modeling Department at Schlumberger-Doll Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, where he co-developed a Bayesian methodology for designing large geophysical experiments to optimize model-parameter resolution for advanced imaging applications. His Ph.D. research focused on the theoretical and numerical aspects of optimal electromagnetic radiation from metamaterial sources, while his M.S. thesis investigated theoretical tests of the Standard Model of elementary particles. Dr. Khodja’s work has resulted in several peer-reviewed publications and U.S. patents. His honors include a Recognition of Scientific Patent from KFUPM and a Dissertation Writing Fellowship from Northeastern University. His current research interests include the design and modeling of metamaterial and magnetodielectric-enhanced antennas for crosswell and borehole imaging, metamaterials for quantum vacuum engineering, transformation-based analog gravity devices, and Casimir force modulation in engineered media.
As an educator, Dr. Khodja is passionate about inspiring his students, fostering their curiosity, and equipping them with a solid foundation of knowledge. Through innovative teaching and impactful research, he aims to contribute to preparing a generation of leaders in science and engineering who will drive the advancement of Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world.
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
J14. M. R. Khodja, Global Minimality in Constrained Inverse Source Problems for Metamaterials, Advanced Electromagnetics, 14 (3), 39–47, 2025.
J13. M. Kandil, A. Ali, M. R. Khodja, Exploring Deep Carbonate Reservoir Samples: Anisotropy and Correlation of Static and Dynamic Young’s Moduli, Geophysics, 87 (3), pp. MR151-MR159, 2022.
J12. M. R. Khodja, S. Nizamuddin, A. Ali, M. Kandil, A. El-Husseiny, M. K. Nazal, L. Babalola, T. Solling, Can Fluid Substitution Models Continue to Ignore the Complex Physico-Chemical Properties of Crude Oil?, Geophysics, 86 (6), pp. MR299-MR314, 2021.
J11. M. R. Khodja, J. Li, S. R. Hussaini, A. Z. Ali, H. S. Al-Mukainah, Z. Z. Jangda, Consistent Prediction of Absolute Permeability in Carbonates without Upscaling, Oil & Gas Science and Technology – Rev. IFP 75, 44, DOI: 10.2516/ogst/2020029, 2020.
J10. M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, and H. A. Djikpéssé, Accounting for Seismic Radiation Anisotropy in Bayesian Survey Designs, Geofizika 33, pp. 79-99, DOI: 10.15233/gfz.2016.33.1, 2016.
J9. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. R. Khodja, H. Menkiti, M. D. Prange, and S. Duchènne, Bayesian Survey Design to Optimize Resolution in Waveform Inversion, Geophysics 77 (22), pp. 81-93, 2012.
J8. M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, and H. A. Djikpéssé, Guided Bayesian Optimal Experimental Design, Inverse Problems 26, 055008, 2010.
J7. M. R. Khodja and E. A. Marengo, Comparative Study of Radiation Enhancement due to Metamaterials, Radio Science 43, RS6S02, doi:10.1029/2007RS003803, 2008.
J6. E. A. Marengo, M. R. Khodja, and A. Boucherif, Inverse Source Problem in Non-homogeneous Background Media: Vector Formulation and Antenna Substrate Performance Characterization, SIAM J. App. Math., 69 (1), pp.81-110, 2008.
J5. M. R. Khodja and E. A. Marengo, Radiation Enhancement Due to Metamaterial Substrates from an Inverse Source Theory, Phys. Rev. E 77, 046605, 2008.
J4. E. A. Marengo and M. R. Khodja, Generalized Power-spectrum Larmor Formula for Extended Charged Particle Embedded in a Harmonic Oscillator, Phys. Rev. E 74, 036611, 2006.
J3. P. Abdel-Jalil, M. R. Khodja, and A. Al-Suwayyan, A Physical Model for the Distribution of Ions and Electrons in Laminar Premixed Hydrocarbon Flames, Arab. J. Sc. Eng. 26/2A, pp.127-135, 2001.
J2. M. R. Khodja, Riazuddin, and Fayyazuddin, Two-body Nonleptonic Decays of Bottom Baryons in the Quark Model, Phys. Rev. D60, 053005, 1999.
J1. A. Aksoy and M. R. Khodja, Calibration of Natural Gamma-ray Spectrometer at the ERL, Arab. J. Sc. Eng. 24/1A, pp.73-79, 1999.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS
C10. M. Abouelresh, M. R. Khodja, S. R. Hussaini, H. S. Almukainah, A. Z. Ali, Consistent Evaluation of the Organic Content of the Qusaiba Shale Using Digital-Rock Methodology, IPTC-19085-MS, International Petroleum Technology Conference, 26-28 March, 2019, Beijing, China.
C9. G. Jin, S. S. Ali, A. Muqtadir, S. R. Hussaini, A. Nair, E. Alshanqaiti, M. R. Khodja, A. Z. Ali, Stress-Induced Damage Evolution in Unconventional Shale Monitored by Acoustic Emission, SPE-187336-MS, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, 9-11 October, 2017, San Antonio, TX, USA.
C8. G. Jin, H. G. Pérez, A. A. Al Dhamen, S. S. Ali, A. Nair, G. Agrawal, M. R. Khodja, S. R. Hussaini, Z. Z. Jangda, and A. Z. Ali, Permeability Measurement of Organic-Rich Shale-Comparison of Various Unsteady-State Methods, SPE-175105-MS, 2015 SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition, 28-30 September 2015, Houston, Texas, USA.
C7. G. Jin, H. G. Pérez, G. Agrawal, M. R. Khodja, A. Z. Ali, S. R. Hussaini, Z. Jangda, The Impact of Gas Adsorption and Composition on Unconventional Shale Permeability Measurement, SPE-172744-MS, SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference, Manama, Bahrain, 8-11 March 2015.
C6. G. Jin, H. G. Pérez, G. Agrawal, A. Z. Ali, M. R. Khodja, Elastic Anisotropy of Unconventional Shale at Reservoir Conditions - New, Faster Laboratory Characterization Technique, SPE-170839-MS, SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 27-29 October 2014.
C5. M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, H. A. Djikpéssé, A Heuristic Bayesian Design Criterion for Imaging Resolution Enhancement, 2012 IEEE Statistical Signal Processing Workshop (SSP 2012), pp.9-12, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
C4. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. D. Prange, M. R. Khodja, S. Duchènne, N. Moldoveanu, Subsalt Optimal Survey Design with Dipping Scatterers, 74th EAGE Conference and Exhibition incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2012, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-7 June 2012.
C3. M. D. Prange, H. A. Djikpéssé, M. R. Khodja, H. Menkiti, S. Duchènne, Bayesian Survey Design for Maximal Waveform Inversion Resolution, SEG International Exhibition and 81st Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, 18-23 September 2011.
C2. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, Guided Target-Oriented 3D VSP Survey Design, Borehole Geophysics Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey, 16-20 January 2011.
C1. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, Optimal Target-oriented Survey Designs, 2010 SEG Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA, October 17-22, 2010.
PATENTS
P3. M. R. Khodja and J. Li, Method of Determining Absolute Permeability, U.S. patent US11415501B2, granted 8/16/2022.
P2. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. D. Prange, M. R. Khodja, S. Duchènne, H. Menkiti, Selecting a Survey Setting for Characterizing a Target Structure, U.S. patent US9146330B2, granted 9/29/2015.
P1. H. A. Djikpéssé, M. R. Khodja, and M. D. Prange, Guided Bayesian Optimal Experimental Design, U.S. patent US8589078B2, granted 9/19/2013.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
CA4. S. S. Ali, G. Jin, A. A. Al Dhamen, H. G. Pérez, and M. R. Khodja, Rock Strength Measurement of Unconventional Shale – Comparison of Various Methods of Determining UCS, 2016 Middle East Geosciences Conference & Exhibition, 7-10 March 2016, Manama, Bahrain.
CA3. M. R. Khodja, M. D. Prange, H. A. Djikpéssé, Bayesian Design for Minimal Forecast Uncertainties, 2010 Inverse Problems Symposium, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA, June 6-8, 2010.
CA2. E. A. Marengo and M. R. Khodja, Source Synthesis in Substrate Media: Fundamental Bounds, International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, URSI Commission B, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 26-28, 2007.
CA1. E. A. Marengo and M. R. Khodja, Source Inversion in Metamaterial Substrate Media: Fundamental Limits and Applications, URSI/CNC/USNC North American Radio Science Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 22-26, 2007.
EEEN 3361 (Electromagnetic Waves and Fields)
COEN 2411 (Circuits I)
GEEN 3314 (Electric Circuits and Electronics)
GEEN 2310 (Applied Linear Algebra)
EE 340 (Electromagnetics, KFUPM)
PHYS 305 (Electricity and Magnetism, KFUPM)
PHYS 210 (Methods of Theoretical Physics, KFUPM)
Metamaterial and magnetodielectric-enhanced antennas for crosswell and borehole imaging
Metamaterials for Quantum Vacuum Engineering
Transformation-Based Analog Gravity Devices
Casimir Force Modulation in Engineered Media
