Dr. Matthew Balhoff

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Matthew Balhoff is a Professor and the Department Chair at the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. His research primarily focuses on subsurface fluid flow, with applications in hydrocarbon recovery, carbon sequestration, and groundwater remediation. He utilizes advanced mathematical and computational tools, including pore-scale models and reservoir simulation, to conduct his research. His work aims to develop unique methods for simulating multiscale flow transport processes, predict nonlinear flow behavior in porous media, and characterize non-Newtonian fluid flows in hydrocarbon recovery processes. Additionally, Balhoff is an expert in enhanced oil recovery and pore-scale modeling. He has received several awards throughout his career, recognizing his contributions to engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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CSE Lockheed Martin Award Excellence Engineering Teaching

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SPE Lester C. Uren Award

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SPE Distinguished Member Award

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SPE Regional Reservoir Description Dynamics Award (Southwestern North America)

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SPE Young Member Outstanding Service Award

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Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award Assistant Professor

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Society Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International Teaching Fellow Award

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ASEE Gulf Coast Southwest Outstanding Young Faculty Award

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PGE Departmental Teaching Award

Courses

PGE 310 Numerical Methods PGE 312 Introduction Petroleum Fluids PGE 323M Reservoir Simulation PGE 392K Reservoir Simulation PGE 323K Reservoir Engineering: Primary Recovery PGE 323L Reservoir Engineering: Secondary Recovery

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.