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Research Group website: https://digiporflow.site.hw.ac.uk
Research interests
3D imaging of fluid flow in permeable media using both in-house and synchrotron X-ray micro-CT, with applications to subsurface H2 storage, geological sequestration of CO2, remediation of contaminated soils and biological systems.
Current projects
- 3D X-ray imaging and modelling of H2 and CO2 storage in subsurface rocks
- Pore-to-core scale dynamics of immiscible fluid displacement in porous media
- Effect of wettability on multiphase flow in porous media
- Multi-scale characterisation of heterogeneous rocks
- Thermoregulation and ventilation in termite nests: Towards bio-inspired solutions to design energy efficient buildings
Roles & Responsibilities
Teaching
(i) G11RE (Global Course Leader) - Reservoir Engineering (MSc course), School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, HWU
(ii) G10UG (Instructor) - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (undergrad course), School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, HWU
Biography
Associate Professor, Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering (IGE), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (2021 - ).
Assistant Professor, Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering (IGE), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (2019 - 2021).
Research Associate, Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, UK (2013 - 2018).
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Beamline ID-15A, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble, France (2011 - 2013).
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Max-Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Goettingen, Germany & Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany (2009 - 2011).
PhD Researcher (Civil Engineering), School of Engineering and Information Technology (formerly Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering), The University of New South Wales at Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia (2004 - 2009).
Research Assistant, Punjab Engineering College/Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (2002 - 2004).
M.E. (Environmental Engineering), Punjab Engineering College/Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (2000 - 2002).
B.E. (Civil Engineering), GNE/ Punjab Technical University, India (1996 - 2000).
Key Research Words/Phrases
Multiphase flow, digital rock, porous media, capillary trapping, CO2 sequestration, H2 storage, carbonate rock dissolution, X-ray micro-CT, synchrotron imaging, 3D image processing and data analysis, and multiphase flow modelling.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Climate control in termite mounds: A review and new insights from X-ray tomography and flow field simulations
Karibi-Botoye, N. F., Theraulaz, G., Muljadi, B., Demyanov, V. & Singh, K., 1 Jun 2024, arXiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Hydrogen wettability and capillary pressure in Clashach sandstone for underground hydrogen storage
Thaysen, E. M., Jangda, Z., Hassanpouryouzband, A., Menke, H., Singh, K., Butler, I. B., Heinemann, N. & Edlmann, K., 10 Sept 2024, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 97, Part B, 112916.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)39 Downloads (Pure) -
Influence of Local Aperture Heterogeneity on Invading Fluid Connectivity During Rough Fracture Drainage
Phillips, T., Bultreys, T., Van Stappen, J., Singh, K., Achuo Dze, S., Van Offenwert, S., Callow, B., Borji, M., Boersheim, E. C., Novak, V., Schlepütz, C. M., Cnudde, V., Doster, F. & Busch, A., Sept 2024, In: Transport in Porous Media. 151, 12, p. 2387-2403 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)34 Downloads (Pure) -
Multi-scale flow, permeability, and heat transport in low-carbon and traditional building materials
Menke, H. P., Hood, K. M., Singh, K., Medero, G. M. & Maes, J., 30 May 2024.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Multiscale Upscaling Study for CO2 Storage in Carbonate Rocks Using Machine Learning and Multiscale Imaging
Yong, W. P., Menke, H., Maes, J., Geiger, S., Bakar, Z. A. A., Lewis, H., Buckman, J., Bonnin, A. & Singh, K., 22 Feb 2024, Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2024. Offshore Technology Conference, OTC-34892-MSResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Datasets
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High-resolution time-resolved synchrotron X-ray micro-tomography datasets of drainage and imbibition in carbonate rocks at reservoir pressure conditions
Singh, K. (Creator) & Blunt, M. J. (Creator), British Geological Survey, 1 Aug 2018
DOI: 10.5285/3aa44060-d4fd-453f-9e5b-7d885ad5089f, http://www.bgs.ac.uk/services/ngdc/citedData/catalogue/3aa44060-d4fd-453f-9e5b-7d885ad5089f.html
Dataset
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High resolution X-ray micro-tomography datasets for in-situ effective contact angle analysis in carbonate rocks
Singh, K. (Creator) & Blunt, M. J. (Creator), Digital Rocks Portal, 1 Jan 2018
DOI: 10.17612/P7D95F, https://www.digitalrocksportal.org/projects/125
Dataset
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X-ray tomography of termite nests from Senegal and Guinea
Singh, K. (Creator) & Jost, C. (Creator), Figshare, 22 Dec 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5698069.v1, https://figshare.com/articles/X-ray_tomography_of_termite_nests_from_Senegal_and_Guinea/5698069/1
Dataset
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FIB-SEM and X-ray micro-tomographic images of carbonate rock dissolution during reactive CO2-saturated brine injection under reservoir conditions
Singh, K. (Creator), Anabaraonye , B. U. (Creator), Blunt, M. J. (Creator) & Crawshaw, J. (Creator), British Geological Survey, 1 May 2018
DOI: 10.5285/31a77ab1-8f21-4a10-8540-034da0dece1e, http://www.bgs.ac.uk/services/ngdc/citedData/catalogue/31a77ab1-8f21-4a10-8540-034da0dece1e.html
Dataset
Activities
- 7 Invited talk
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3D Imaging of flow in porous Materials: CO2 sequestration and Termite Nest Problems
Singh, K. (Invited speaker)
15 Feb 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Flow in porous materials: Rocks, spheres and termite nests
Singh, K. (Invited speaker)
11 Mar 2019 → 12 Mar 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Imaging of multiphase flow in porous media
Singh, K. (Invited speaker)
27 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Immiscible fluid flow in porous media
Singh, K. (Invited speaker)
27 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Synchrotron imaging of multiphase flow in porous media
Singh, K. (Invited speaker)
25 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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What termites can teach engineers - Article by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
21/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Mit Dreck und Spucke - Story covered by Süddeutsche Zeitung (German nationwide newspaper)
14/08/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Science roundup: How termites can improve cooling in buildings, and other stories - Story covered by The Independent (p. 50)
3/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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What termites can teach us about cooling our buildings - Story covered by The Straits Times (major Singaporean newspaper, p.27)
30/03/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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What Termites Can Teach Us About Cooling Our Buildings - Story covered by The New York Times newspaper
26/03/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research