Dr. Amir Raoof

Biography

Amir Raoof is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University specializing in hydrogeology. His research focuses on the fundamentals of flow and transport in porous media, particularly the transport of fluids and colloids in both shallow and deep subsurface environments. Raoof employs multi-scale and multidisciplinary approaches, integrating microscopic experimental observations with numerical methods. He leads the Multiscale Porous Media Lab, where cutting-edge computational and experimental facilities are used to simulate a wide range of reactive transport processes. Raoof has developed Poreflow, a platform for pore-scale modeling that aids in simulating multi-component reactive transport under saturated and multi-phase flow conditions. His interdisciplinary work seeks to make a broader impact by applying geo-driven knowledge to solve complex issues in diverse fields including biological tissues, membranes, industrial materials, and environmental science. Raoof has actively contributed to several major conferences and workshops on transport properties and reactive transport in porous media and is affiliated with various strategic themes within the university, including serving as the Sultan Qaboos Chair in Quantitative Water Management.

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