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USC Research Harnesses AI to Predict and Understand Complex Fluid Mixing
USC Research Harnesses AI to Predict and Understand Complex Fluid Mixing

Research from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science has unraveled the mystery of viscous fingering, in work that could be critical to groundwater remediation and oil recovery.

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Chemical Engineering Alum selected for NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class
Chemical Engineering Alum selected for NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class

A native of San Diego, Katherine Spies received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from USC Viterbi in 2004.

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Energi Simulation Renews Research Chair in Subsurface Energy Data Science at USC Viterbi
Energi Simulation Renews Research Chair in Subsurface Energy Data Science at USC Viterbi

Data science and AI-driven research optimizes the development and management of subsurface fluids and energy.

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Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on September 30th, 2025