Yingda Lu

About

Yingda Lu joined UT PGE in 2020 after serving as a lecturer/researcher at China University of Petroleum (Beijing) and a research associate at the University of Tulsa. He teaches thermodynamics, production engineering, multiphase pipe flow and flow assurance courses. 

Lu’s research aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of hydrocarbon (oil, gas, CO2 and H2) pipeline transportation to facilitate the worldwide transition toward cleaner energy. He tackles these complex challenges via a multiscale approach, which combines various experimental and advanced computational techniques at microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic scales. The overall goals of his research include elucidating the fundamental physics of these flow assurance issues and developing versatile models to guide industrial practices.

Through the UT-sponsored Energize Program, Lu also collaborates with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)’s Kevin Supak, Jordan Nielson and Kelsi Katcher to study CO2 pipeline flow behaviors as part of a larger effort to facilitate large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2015
M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2010

Select Awards & Honors

• Dean’s Award for Outstanding Engineering Teaching by an Assistant Professor – Cockrell School of Engineering (2024)
• Excellence in Review Award – Energy & Fuels (2023)
• Regional Production and Operations Award (Southwestern North America) – Society of Petroleum Engineers (2021)
• Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2017)
• Nomination for Excellence in Teaching Awards (2013)

Related Websites

• Flow Assurance – Science and Engineering (Lu’s Research Group)
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
• Energize Program

Select Publications