Dr. Quoc Nguyen

Professor

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Biography

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 has a diverse educational background with a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has completed advanced studies in Environmental Technology and Management, Industrial Management, and Chemical Engineering. His current research focuses on enhanced hydrocarbon recovery methods, which include the use of complex fluids, scale control, and geological gas storage. Nguyen has received several prestigious awards, including the WesTEC Distinguished Leader Science Technology Award and the SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award. He has been instrumental in organizing various symposia and serves on editorial boards for multiple journals. His teaching and research contribute significantly to advancements in petroleum engineering and geosystems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and researching in the field of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering.

Awards

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WesTEC Distinguished Leader Science Technology Award

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SPE Regional Distinguished Achievement Award

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URTeC 2019 Technical Paper Award

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UT Innovator Year

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SPE Distinguished Member Award

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SPE Lester C. Uren Award

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Petroleum Geosystems Engineering Excellent Teaching Award

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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  • 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.