China University of Petroleum (Beijing), China
Xue Yongchao (Ph.D.) is a professor at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing). With over two decades of academic and research experience, he specializes in stochastic modeling, reservoir characterization, and petroleum engineering. He has contributed significantly to advancements in low-permeability reservoirs and heavy oil thermal recovery.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Xue Yongchao holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the China University of Petroleum (2004), showcasing his advanced expertise in the field. He also earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeast Petroleum University (2001) and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the same institution (1994), solidifying his strong foundation in both petroleum and mechanical engineering disciplines. His diverse academic background enables him to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications in petroleum engineering.
Experience 💼
Dr. Xue Yongchao has an impressive career in academia and research. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at China University of Petroleum-Beijing, where he leads cutting-edge research and teaches advanced courses. From 2010 to 2011, he was a Visiting Scholar at Texas A&M University, USA, where he collaborated on international projects and expanded his global expertise. Prior to his professorship, he worked as a Lecturer at the same university from 2004 to 2015, building a solid foundation in teaching and research.
Research Interests 🔬
Stochastic Modeling 🔍
Dr. Xue specializes in stochastic modeling, employing advanced probabilistic methods to analyze and predict complex reservoir behaviors, enabling more accurate forecasting and decision-making in petroleum engineering.
Reservoir Characterization 🛢️
His expertise in reservoir characterization focuses on understanding the physical and geological properties of reservoirs, ensuring efficient exploration and extraction strategies.
Geology and Development of Oil & Gas Fields 🌍
Dr. Xue contributes to the study and teaching of oil and gas field development, integrating geological insights with engineering principles to optimize resource utilization and sustainability.
Awards 🏆
2017: Second Prize, Science and Technology Progress of Ministry of Education, for "The new theory and application of heavy oil multi-medium thermal development."
2012: First Prize, Teaching Achievements, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), for "Advanced Mechanics of Fluids in Porous Media" course system construction.
2010: First Prize, Science and Technology Progress of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association, for "Non-linear seepage and development technology of ultra-low permeability reservoirs."
Selected Publications 📚
Probabilistic performance forecasting in history matching of low-permeability reservoirs, SPE-188100-MS (2017). Link
A new fracture prediction method by combining genetic algorithm with neural network in low permeability reservoirs, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2014). Cited by: 68 articles. Link
The influence of interlayer of bottom water reservoirs during development stage, Petroleum Science and Technology (2013). Link
Experimental comparison study of stress sensitivity at different levels of permeability core, Advanced Materials Research (2012). Link
An Integrated Method of Data-Driven and Water-Drive Mechanism for Oil Production Forecast in High Water Cut Reservoir, Link