Raj Kumar Gondle

Raj Kumar Gondle serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Francis College of Engineering. His expertise spans geotechnical engineering, computational geomechanics, and numerical modeling for energy and environmental applications.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geomechanics), West Virginia University, 2010
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, West Virginia University, 2006
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Hyderabad, India, 2003

Professor Gondle's research centers on experimental and computational geomechanics for energy and environmental challenges. He specializes in finite element analysis, multiphase fluid flow, and coupled THMC processes. His current work addresses carbon sequestration, hydraulic fracturing, geothermal recovery, and enhanced oil recovery, aiming to improve understanding of reservoir behavior and environmental impacts through advanced computational and experimental methods.

His publication record demonstrates expertise in geomechanical modeling for energy applications, particularly in CO2 sequestration and reservoir engineering. Research trends show consistent focus on numerical simulation of geological media under multiphase flow conditions, with increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability in energy extraction processes.

He has been recognized with:

• Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award

Professional service includes technical reviewing for international journals and active membership in:

• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Rock Mechanics Association
• United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Engineering Research

Professor Gondle has served on numerous M.S. and Ph.D. thesis committees. His prior research roles at West Virginia University and the National Energy Technology Laboratory involved federally funded projects in geomechanics and energy applications, though specific grant details are not provided in the source material.