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Yingda Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2015, following an M.S.E. in the same field in 2011, and a B.S. from Tsinghua University in 2010. His research specializes in flow assurance issues that hinder efficient oil and gas production, employing a multiscale approach that integrates experimental and advanced computational techniques across microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic scales. Dr. Lu's aims include elucidating the fundamental physics of flow assurance challenges and developing adaptable models to inform industrial practices. His current research focuses on topics such as paraffin gelation, multiphase flow, asphaltene precipitation, and the rheological behaviors of non-Newtonian petroleum fluids. Throughout his career, he has received several notable awards, including the OTC Emerging Leader Class of 2025 and the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Engineering Teaching.
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