Dr. Quoc Nguyen

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Quoc Nguyen is a Professor and holds the Cockrell Family Chair in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Delft University of Technology in 2003, and has been instrumental in advancing research in the fields of geologic carbon storage, enhanced oil recovery, and production engineering. His extensive research program centers around enhanced hydrocarbon recovery methods utilizing heat and gas chemical injections, as well as complex fluids such as surfactants and nanoparticles. Moreover, he has contributed to significant advancements in unconventional resources and gas engineering, focusing on improving production techniques and efficiency. Nguyen has received various accolades, including the WesTEC Distinguished Leader in Science Technology Award and the SPE Distinguished Member Award, recognizing his contributions to the engineering field. He serves on the editorial boards of reputable journals and has been active in organizing symposiums and conferences, sharing his expertise globally. His commitment to teaching is evident from multiple awards, including the Petroleum Geosystems Engineering Excellent Teaching Award, highlighting his impact on educating the next generation of engineers.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

WesTEC Distinguished Leader Science Technology Award

2023-01-01
#2022

SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award

2022-01-01
#2019

URTeC 2019 Technical Paper Award

2019-01-01
#2019

UT Innovator Year

2019-01-01
#2017

SPE Distinguished Member Award

2017-01-01
#2017

SPE Lester C. Uren Award

2017-01-01
#2013

Petroleum Geosystems Engineering Excellent Teaching Award

2013-01-01

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
Application Checklist
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  • 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.