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Larry Lake

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Professor at The University of Texas
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Larry Lake is a distinguished Professor of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Shahid and Sharon Ullah Endowed Chair. An expert in enhanced oil recovery and reservoir characterization with a BSE from Arizona State University, he previously worked for Shell and frequently consults for the industry.

After a four-decade career at the University of Texas, Larry is transitioning into retirement. He is described as a pivotal mentor to countless colleagues, students, and alumni, indicating a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers in the energy sector.

He was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering in 1997 for his significant contributions to oil recovery and reservoir description.

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Professor
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Austin, Texas, United States
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Enhanced Oil Recovery
A world-renowned expert in EOR, he has authored four textbooks and over 150 technical papers on the subject and consults for companies like Shell and Chevron.
Carbon Capture
His recent work and lectures focus on adapting enhanced oil recovery technology for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) to create a sustainable energy future.
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The University of Texas
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University of Texas at Austin
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Education
1967 - 1973
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Rice University
1963 - 1967
BSE
Arizona State University
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