Kang Research Group
We study fluid flow and reactive transport in subsurface systems to develop innovative solutions to water, energy, and climate issues.
We are an interdisciplinary team of motivated and passionate students and researchers dedicated to advancing our fundamental understanding of coupled flow processes in porous and fractured media. Using a variety of cutting-edge research tools, we study how fluid flow and reactive transport are influenced by biogeochemical, thermal, and mechanical processes, at various spatial scales (pore to field). With the improved understanding, we develop predictive models for critical subsurface applications, including in situ carbon mineralization, contaminant transport in subsurface systems, fractured aquifer characterization, enhanced geothermal systems, and aquifer storage and recovery.
A KRG Instagram page has been launched, and we will be taking over our department's Instagram account this week for shared posts!
There are open positions for PhD students and postdocs in the area of flow and transport in fractured media. Please contact me with your full CV if interested. I am looking for a self-motivated and collaborative student who has a strong will to contribute to society by advancing science. It is desirable to have a strong background in hydrogeology, fluid mechanics, laboratory experiments, and/or numerical modeling.