Dr. Xiaojing Fu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruby Fu studies the physics of multiphase fluid mechanics in porous media that shape natural and engineered environments. Her work combines mathematical theory, computation, laboratory experiments, and field observations to advance predictive capability for large-scale applications. Ruby's research is applied to a wide range of geoscience problems, including drylands, cryosphere hydrology, gas hydrate systems, soil biogeochemistry, geological carbon sequestration, and geothermal systems.

Research Interests

Multiphase Flow Porous Media Phase-Field Modeling Reactive Transport Fluid-Solid Coupling Hydrology Cryosphere Subsurface Engineering

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and researching in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering.

Visiting Associate

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted advanced research in engineering.

Courses

Thermal Science ME/CE/Ge/ESE 146 Computational Methods of Flow in Porous Media

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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