Peter K. Kang
Associate Professor & Gibson Chair of Hydrogeology
Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
I am a geoscientist whose research focuses on the physics of flow and reactive transport in porous and fractured media. One of my favorite quotes is, “Thinking is the hardest thing a man can do, probably the reason so few of them do it.” by Henry Ford. It is a quote I frequently remind myself of in order to keep challenging myself and become a better scientist and person. With humility and a relentless commitment to excellence, I strive for servant leadership. The time I spend with my two beautiful children, particularly in nature, is a great source of joy and inspiration for me.
I currently teach the following courses: Fluid Earth Dynamics (ESCI 3202), General Hydrogeology (ESCI 4702), Field Hydrogeology Field Camp (4971W/5971), Fractured Rock Hydrogeology (ESCI 5980), and Subsurface Carbon Storage (ESCI 5980/CEGE 5180).
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2page CV (Nov, 2023)
Honors and Awards
McKnight Presidential Fellow Award, University of Minnesota, 2023
George Taylor Career Development Award for exceptional contributions to teaching, University of Minnesota, 2023
Chin-Fu Tsang Coupled Processes Award, CouFrac 2022
NSF CAREER Award, National Science Foundation, 2021
McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, University of Minnesota, 2021
ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) Award, American Chemical Society, 2021
3M Non-tenured Faculty Award (NTFA), The 3M Company, 2019
Best paper award from the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment, 2016
MIT Carroll L. Wilson Award for a biosand filter project in Tanzania and Nigeria, 2014
MIT Martin Family Society of Fellows for Sustainability, 2013
New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) scholarship award, 2013
Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF) award, 2010-2013
Outstanding Student Presentation Awards (OSPA) from AGU Fall meeting, 2010, 2011
Contact Info
John T. Tate Hall
Room 375-02
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: pkkang@umn.edu
Proverbs 29:23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.