Yingda Lu

About

Yingda Lu joined UT PGE in 2020 after serving as a faculty member at China University of Petroleum (Beijing) and as a research associate at the University of Tulsa. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, production engineering, surface production facilities, flow assurance and emerging energy pipeline systems, including hydrogen and CO₂ transportation.

Lu’s research focuses on improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of pipeline transportation systems for hydrocarbons and emerging energy carriers, including oil, natural gas, CO₂ and hydrogen, supporting both oil & gas production and the global transition toward cleaner energy. His research employs a multiscale approach that integrates experimental investigations with advanced computational methods across microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic length scales. The overarching goals are to uncover the fundamental physics governing complex transport phenomena, develop predictive models and translate these insights into practical solutions for energy infrastructure and industrial applications.

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

• Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Emerging Leader Class of 2025 (2025)
• 2025 Energy and Fuels Rising Stars (2025)
• PGE Departmental Teaching Excellence Award (2024)
• Dean’s Award for Outstanding Engineering Teaching by an Assistant Professor (2024)
• Regional Production and Operations Award (Southwestern North America) – Society of Petroleum Engineers (2021)
• Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2017)

Related Websites

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

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