Dr. Gregory King

Professor

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Biography

Gregory R. King is a Professor of Practice at Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. He has extensive expertise in unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, particularly coalbed methane, shale reservoirs, and tight gas sands. His research interests include numerical reservoir simulation, enhanced oil recovery methods, and reservoir surveillance. King earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Petroleum Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Throughout his 32-year career, he has worked with Chevron Corporation in various domestic and international roles, focusing on reservoir evaluation studies and management. A recognized expert, he co-authored the SPE textbook 'Basic Applied Reservoir Simulation' and has authored or co-authored 35 publications covering reservoir simulation and management. He serves as a technical editor for the SPE Reservoir Evaluation Engineering Journal and has been actively involved in organizing numerous conferences and workshops. He continues to teach senior and graduate-level courses on secondary recovery, reservoir simulation, and energy business project economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Reservoir Engineering Consultant

1984-01-01 — Present

Chevron Corporation • Various

Performed numerous reservoir evaluation studies including those on super-giant oilfields in Eurasia and the Middle East.

Professor of Practice

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaches senior and graduate-level courses in petroleum and energy engineering.

Awards

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Regional Reservoir Dynamics Description Award

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Excellence in Reservoir Management Awards

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Centennial Fellow

Courses

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Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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