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Kyung Jae Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. His research focuses on reactive transport modeling in subsurface systems, with particular emphasis on lithium extraction from shale brines and nuclear waste disposal barriers. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University (2014) and has led projects funded by NSF, ACS PRF, and industry partnerships.
Key research interests include multiscale modeling of subsurface processes, clay mineral behavior under thermal conditions, and data-driven reservoir simulation techniques. His work bridges computational models with experimental validations, addressing critical challenges in energy resources and environmental sustainability.
Award-winning educator, Lee teaches graduate courses like Advanced Reservoir Simulation and Reservoir Characterization. Over 20 scientific awards highlight his contributions to petroleum engineering and environmental geoscience. His lab collaborates with national labs like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and industry partners for translational research.
