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.
[Feb, 2025] Peter receives the InterPore Award for Porous Media Research! InterPore has always been special to me, providing not only inspiration but also friendships and collaborations, making this recognition even more meaningful!
[Dec 1, 2024] Kacie Malone successfully completed a UROP project titled "Characterizing Reactive Transport and Permeability Reduction in Etched 3D Printed Cores Using Core Flooding Experiments." I highly recommend watching the impressive final presentation prepared by Kacie!
[Nov 11, 2024] Michael's paper titled “Inertia-induced Mixing and Reaction Maximization in Laminar Porous Media Flows“, has been accepted in PNAS!
[July 5, 2024] Weipeng's paper titled “Fluid inertia controls mineral precipitation and clogging in pore to network-scale flows“, has been published in PNAS!
KRG attended and organized a session at WaterSciCon24 in St. Paul, MN. The session title is Observation and Modeling of Flow and Transport in Fractured Media Across Scales, under the topic Learning from observations.
KRG successfully presented our exciting work at the AGU Fall Meeting and had a great time. Highlight photos are shared via our Instagram account!
[Nov 27, 2023] A KRG Instagram page has been launched, and we will be taking over our department's Instagram account this week for shared posts! Please follow us on Instagram!
There are open positions for PhD students 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.