Dr. Zhehui Jin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Zhehui Jin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Riverside and a B.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on petroleum engineering, particularly in energy storage, chemical additives, and the development of water treatment materials. Jin has published numerous articles related to unconventional low-carbon energy, enhanced oil recovery, and molecular modeling. He is recognized for his contributions to the field, being listed among the top two percent of scientists at Stanford University in 2022 and receiving early-career awards from various organizations. He is also an editorial advisory board member for the journal Energy & Fuels and has actively participated in significant research in phase behavior and flow in fluids within nanoconfined spaces.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Researcher

2012-05-01 — 2016-08-01

Reservoir Engineering Research Institute • Palo Alto, California, U.S.A.

Conducting advanced research in reservoir engineering.

Research Assistant

2007-09-01 — 2012-05-01

University of California at Riverside • California, U.S.A.

Assisting in various research projects in chemical engineering.

Awards

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Early Career Awards

2022-01-01
#2021

Energy Fuels Rising Stars

2021-01-01
#2022

Faculty of Engineering Early-Career Research Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management