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Dr. Jihoon Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he holds the Larry Cress '76 Faculty Fellowship. He received his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University and a master's and bachelor's degree in Civil, Urban, and Geosystem Engineering from Seoul National University. His research focuses on the integration of geomechanics and flow in subsurface environments, particularly in coupled flow geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing, and reservoir simulation. Dr. Kim has contributed significantly to the understanding of hydrate, shale tight gas, and geothermal reservoirs through advanced modeling techniques. His work includes hydro-shearing and computational geomechanics, which are crucial for effective resource extraction and management.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.