Dr. Jihoon Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

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Awards

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Director's Award Exceptional Achievement

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.