Philip Singer

Dr. Philip Singer is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University. He joined the university in 2015 as a research scientist in the Hirasaki group and became faculty in 2021. His research focuses on NMR applications in porous media, hydrogen geostorage, and carbon dioxide utilization, leveraging advanced computational tools.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2003)
• MPhys in Physics, University of Oxford (1997)
• Postdoctoral Research, Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Université Paris-Sud (2004-2005)

Research Interests: Dr. Singer's work integrates NMR core analysis, molecular dynamics simulations, and thermodynamics to study hydrogen and CO2 storage in shale reservoirs. His lab uses cutting-edge facilities like high-performance computing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, emphasizing molecular-to-core-scale analysis of transport processes in unconventional reservoirs.

Publications: His recent articles emphasize NMR-based methods for material characterization, fluid dynamics, and contrast agent design. Key themes include kerogen nanopore analysis, MD simulation validation of NMR relaxation mechanisms, and high-frequency NMR applications in complex systems.

Lab & Collaborations: The Singer NMR Lab at Rice is dedicated to advancing geostorage solutions for renewable energy transition. The lab's mission aligns with global energy challenges, focusing on maximizing shale reservoir utilization for hydrogen and CO2 storage.