Anna Herring

Anna Herring is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, part of the College of Engineering. She joined the faculty in August 2022 after conducting postdoctoral research and holding an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) at the Australian National University.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, 2015
• MS in Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, 2012
• BS in Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, 2010

Her research centers on experimental investigation of fluid flow in porous media, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation. She specializes in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including geologic carbon storage and mineral carbonation. Using advanced 3D X-ray microtomography, she visualizes and analyzes multiphase fluid flows and reactive transport processes at the microscale, linking topology and structure to macro-scale engineering behavior. Her work integrates physics, chemistry, and engineering to optimize subsurface fluid management.

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on pore-scale dynamics, fluid topology, wettability, and trapping mechanisms in porous media. Her studies employ micro-CT imaging, topological data analysis, and digital rock physics to understand multiphase flow, with direct applications to CO2 sequestration and reservoir engineering. The interdisciplinary nature of her work spans environmental engineering, materials science, fluid mechanics, and applied mathematics.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA), 2018–2021
• Editor’s Citation for Excellence in Refereeing, Water Resources Research, 2021

Anna Herring actively contributes to professional service, including serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) since 2022, and as a member of the American Geophysical Union. While specific grant details are not provided, her DECRA fellowship indicates competitive research funding. She has advised or collaborated with numerous researchers, though formal advisees are not listed. Her research is conducted in experimental and computational labs focused on digital rock physics and reactive transport.