Roman Makhnenko
Associate Professor · The Grainger College of Engineering · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Quick answer: Roman Makhnenko is Associate Professor at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Roman Makhnenko shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Graduate Research Opportunities: - coupled THM behavior of claystones in nuclear waste disposal - use of machine learning for geophysical data processing and modeling
Research interests
Rock-fluid interaction: poroelasticity, thermo-poro-visco-elasticity, plasticity, permeability
Fracturing of rock: size effect, process zone, hydraulic fracturing, failure criteria, induced seismicity
Geo-energy applications: deep CO2 and H2 storage, nuclear waste storage, gas shales, geothermal energy
Novel testing methods for geomaterials: optical, ultrasonic, X-ray CT, acoustic emission
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Bondarenko, N., H. Kim, K. Kim, and R.Y. Makhnenko. 2026. Experimental insights on CO2 flow in fractured crystalline rock. Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 200, 106443.
[2026] Labuz, J., J. Sulem, F. Amann, P. Asem, P. Braun, P. Delage, E. Detournay, J. Fortin, S. Ghabezloo, D. Hart, R. Kiuru, R. Makhnenko, E. Papamichos, J. Sarout, S. Vialle, and R. Zimmerman. 2026. ISRM suggested method for achieving full water saturation of rock. Rock Mech. Rock Engin.
[2026] Bondarenko, N., A. Ankul, C. Goldberg, S. Williams-Stroud, and R.Y. Makhnenko. 2026. Machine learning-driven analysis of geophysical wellbore data for underground storage applications. Rock Mech. Rock Engin.
[2025] Kim, H., K. Kim, and R.Y. Makhnenko. 2025. Hydro-mechanical-chemical behavior of sedimentary rock during CO2 injec
Frequently asked questions
Is Roman Makhnenko hiring PhD students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Roman Makhnenko's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Graduate Research Opportunities: - coupled THM behavior of claystones in nuclear waste disposal - use of machine learning for geophysical data processing and modeling.
What does Roman Makhnenko research?
Rock-fluid interaction: poroelasticity, thermo-poro-visco-elasticity, plasticity, permeability
Fracturing of rock: size effect, process zone, hydraulic fracturing, failure criteria, induced seismicity
Geo-energy applications: deep CO2 and H2 storage, nuclear waste storage, gas shales, geothermal ene
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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