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Kristian Jessen

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Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
  • Master's Degree, Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark



Biography


Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2000
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 1996
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Danish Engineering Academy, 1994

My research activities combine modeling, simulation and experimental work to explain and understand the fundamentals of multiphase multicomponent flow, sorption and mass transfer in porous materials. My goal is to advance the fundamental knowledge of these complex processes in the context of unconventional resources, CCUS, and hydrogen storage in geological formations.

Research Summary


* Flow and transport in porous media
* Phase behavior and transport properties of non-ideal mixtures
* CO2 sequestration in the subsurface
* Geological hydrogen generation and storage

Awards


  • 2021 Society of Petroleum Engineers (WNAR) Health, Safety, and Environment Award
  • 2021 Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Member Award
  • 2015 Society of Petroleum Engineers (WNAR) Reservoir Description/Dynamics Award
  • 2014 Orange County Engineering Council (OCEC) Outstanding Engineering Educator Award
  • 2011 Western North America Regional Society of Petroleum Engineers Council Outstanding Faculty Award
  • 2010 SPE Journal, Society of Petroleum Engineers Outstanding Associate Editor Award
  • 2007 SPE Outstanding Technical Editor Award (SPEREE)
Appointments
  • Director, Graduate Curriculum Director
  • Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Office
  • HED 311
  • Hedco Pertroleum and Chemical Engineering Building
  • 925 Bloom Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90089
  • USC Mail Code: 1211

Contact Information
  • (213) 740-2073
  • jessen@usc.edu

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