Charles Kang is an engineer experienced in developing software tools for the modeling, optimization, and visualization of subsurface and energy systems.

Prior to ResFrac, he served as R&D Director at Tiandi Energy, an oilfield data services company. Charles received a PhD in energy resources engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics from UC Berkeley. Charles’s academic research is focused on the optimization of energy systems and hydraulic fracturing.

His awards include:

• Hank Ramey Award for Outstanding Research and Service to the Department, Stanford Department of Energy Resources Engineering, 2014
• Illich-Sadowsky Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship, Stanford Vice Provost for Graduate Education, 2012

Click here for a list of Charles’ publications.