Southern Methodist University (SMU)’s Lyle School of Engineering received a significant in-kind gift of Rock Flow Dynamics’ advanced subsurface modeling and simulation software from SMU alumnus and Rock Flow Dynamics CEO and founder Vasilii Shelkov.
The software will significantly enhance education and research across energy, geothermal, mining, and geotechnical engineering by giving students and faculty hands-on access to industry-standard tools used worldwide.
The software will be managed by SMU’s Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity. The university announcing it plans to hold sponsored workshops in 2026.
“Students and researchers will now have access to one of the most advanced simulation platforms available, empowering them to contribute solutions to challenges across both traditional and renewable energy, geothermal systems, and geotechnical engineering,” said Saeed Salehi, Herman Brown Endowed Chair of Engineering and interim executive director of the Hunt Institute.
In May, Rock Flow Dynamics donated its tNavigator software to West Virginia University. The donation was valued at $26.8 million.