Professor Dr. Matthew Balhoff
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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
CSE Lockheed Martin Award Excellence Engineering Teaching
SPE Lester C. Uren Award
SPE Distinguished Member Award
SPE Regional Reservoir Description Dynamics Award (Southwestern North America)
SPE Young Member Outstanding Service Award
Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award Assistant Professor
Society Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International Teaching Fellow Award
ASEE Gulf Coast Southwest Outstanding Young Faculty Award
PGE Departmental Teaching Award
Courses
Requirements for University of Texas at Austin
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
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Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- CV/Resume
Specialization Notes
General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.