What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
- Sedimentary rock
Stephan K. Matthäi mainly focuses on Mechanics, Finite element method, Finite volume method, Porous medium and Matrix.
He is involved in the study of Mechanics that focuses on Two-phase flow in particular.
His Finite element method study combines topics in areas such as Fluid dynamics and Partial differential equation.
The concepts of his Finite volume method study are interwoven with issues in Discretization, Geotechnical engineering and Mixed finite element method.
His research investigates the connection between Porous medium and topics such as Multiphase flow that intersect with issues in Polygon mesh.
His studies deal with areas such as Flow velocity, Permeability, Relative permeability, Capillary pressure and Mineralogy as well as Matrix.
His most cited work include:
- Electrokinetic coupling in unsaturated porous media (171 citations)
- Combining finite element and finite volume methods for efficient multiphase flow simulations in highly heterogeneous and structurally complex geologic media (143 citations)
- Fluid flow partitioning between fractures and a permeable rock matrix (125 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
His primary areas of investigation include Mechanics, Finite element method, Permeability, Fluid dynamics and Finite volume method.
His work carried out in the field of Mechanics brings together such families of science as Geotechnical engineering, Fracture, Porous medium and Relative permeability.
His Finite element method research incorporates themes from Multiphase flow, Hydrogeology, Polygon mesh, Simulation and Discretization.
His Permeability research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Porosity, Matrix, Hydraulic fracturing, Mineralogy and Pore water pressure.
Stephan K. Matthäi has researched Matrix in several fields, including Aperture and Flow velocity.
His research investigates the connection between Finite volume method and topics such as Mixed finite element method that intersect with issues in Extended finite element method.
He most often published in these fields:
- Mechanics (32.64%)
- Finite element method (25.69%)
- Permeability (20.14%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?
- Permeability (20.14%)
- Coal mining (6.94%)
- Mechanics (32.64%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
His scientific interests lie mostly in Permeability, Coal mining, Mechanics, Bituminous coal and Fracture.
His Permeability research includes elements of Hydraulic fracturing, Pore water pressure, Convection and Porous medium.
His Mechanics research incorporates themes from Matrix, Tensor, Capillary pressure, Aperture and Anisotropy.
His Matrix research includes themes of Mineralogy and Complex geometry.
His Capillary pressure research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Multiphase flow, Two-phase flow and Classification of discontinuities.
His Classification of discontinuities study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Finite element method and Finite volume method.
Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- Effect of coal maturity on CO2-based hydraulic fracturing process in coal seam gas reservoirs (25 citations)
- Coal composition and structural variation with rank and its influence on the coal-moisture interactions under coal seam temperature conditions – A review article (23 citations)
- CO2 interaction induced mechanical characteristics alterations in coal: A review (18 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Thermodynamics
- Geometry
- Mechanics
Stephan K. Matthäi mostly deals with Coal mining, Bituminous coal, Permeability, Hydraulic fracturing and Chemical engineering.
His study in Permeability is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Aperture and Finite element method.
His work deals with themes such as Brittleness, Composite material, Softening and Rock mass classification, which intersect with Hydraulic fracturing.
His study on Dissolution is often connected to Chemical property and Coal water as part of broader study in Chemical engineering.
He combines subjects such as Acoustic emission, Stress concentration, Overburden pressure and Elastic modulus with his study of Petroleum engineering.
His Supercritical fluid research integrates issues from Micro fracture and Fracture mechanics.
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