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Dr. Nathan Moodie is a Research Assistant Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Utah, affiliated with the Carbon Science Initiative (CSI) and the Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI). He has been with EGI since 2011, completing his Master's and Ph.D. there before transitioning to his current role. His research focuses on multiphase numerical simulations for geologic carbon storage, emphasizing the impact of relative permeability and capillary pressure on modeling outcomes. He collaborates on DOE-sponsored projects in the western U.S., specializing in CO2 storage in saline aquifers and enhanced oil recovery.
Education: Began as a graduate student in 2011, earned both Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Utah through EGI.
Research Interests:
- Multi-phase flow modeling in porous media
- CO2 storage capacity and leakage risk assessment
- Integration of geophysical monitoring with reservoir simulations
- Uncertainty quantification in subsurface systems
Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes risk-based site characterization (e.g., San Juan Basin CarbonSAFE), advanced numerical methods for reservoir simulation, and machine learning applications in subsurface modeling. Key themes include CO2 plume dynamics, fault seal analysis, and legacy well risk mitigation.
Advising/Grants: Actively involved in DOE-funded projects, though specific grant details are not listed. Advising roles (students/mentees) are not explicitly mentioned in available texts.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the Carbon Science Initiative (CSI) and Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on industrial decarbonization and subsurface energy solutions.
