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Dr. Sam Xie is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering department. His research bridges industry and academia with a focus on underground hydrogen storage (UHS) and CO2 geological storage, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and enable energy transition pathways.
- Education: PhD in Subsurface Energy Engineering (China University of Petroleum, 2011), Master in Subsurface Energy Engineering (Southwest Petroleum University, 2008), Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (Southwest Petroleum University, 2005)
His research spans fluid-rock interactions, micro-scale fracture mechanics, and reactive transport, with applications in porous media, salt caverns, and lined rock caverns. He leads three UHS projects funded by Future Energy Export CRC (AUD1.2M) and holds an Australian International Hydrogen Fellowship for global collaboration.
Recent publications analyze hydrogen wettability in carbonates, CO2-brine-kaolinite interfaces, and machine learning for enhanced gas recovery. These works emphasize geochemical modeling, nanoconfinement effects, and risk mitigation for subsurface energy systems.
Awards include multiple inclusions in the Top 2% Scientists (Stanford & Elsevier) and the 2023 Australian International Hydrogen Fellowship. He mentors PhD candidates like Princy Agrahari and Shuo Zhan, focusing on UHS in depleted gas fields and caprock integrity.
As Subtask Lead in IEA-Hydrogen-TCP Task 42, he coordinates global efforts across 50+ organizations to standardize UHS protocols. He also serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Energy Research and organizes industry workshops on hydrogen storage.
