Dongmei Wang

   Fall:

• GEOE 203, required: Earth Dynamics and Lab, on campus and DEDP.
• GEOE 420, technical elective: Senior and gradualte level. Geological Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Reservoirs
• GEOE 484, required: Senior Design
• GEOE 488, Senior research II
• GEOE 998, graduate thesis for master degree
• GEOE 999, graduate thesis for doctoral degree

  Spring:

• GEOE 301, required: PetroPhysics, on campus and DEDP
• GEOE 485, required: Senior Design
• GEOE 493, technical selective: Underground Mining and Excavating, on campus and DEDP
• GEOL 590, graduate research
• GEOE 591, graduate level: Advanced Hydrocarbon Extracting in Engineering

  Summer:

• GEOE 301L, required: PetroPhysics, DEDP
• GEOE 410, required: Summer Field Camp worked with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (2016, 2018)

Research Interests:

• Geothermal reservior sweep efficiency improvment
• Conventional and Unconventional Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Using surfactant prossess to improve oil recovery from tight rocks
• Polymer flood project design in conventiona sands and Heavy Oil
• Permeability modification of the Pore structure in tight rocks
• Rservior Numerical Simulation
• Economic Evaluation of EOR
• Soil contamination remediation

Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

1. Namie, S. and Wang, D. 2024. EOR of heavy oil polymer on Alaska's North Slope: History matching challenges and solutions in a significant long-term water cut reduction. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 18(2), 072-086. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.2.0039.
2. Wang, D., Ji, Y., Gosnold, W., Alamooti, M., Namie, S., Oni, O. 2023. Enhanced Sweep Efficiency in EGS Using a Bio-Polymer Supplement from Over fractured Oil/Gas Operations. Transactions. Vol, 47, 2023. pp: 2550-2562. October 2023.
3. Seright, R. and Wang, D. 2023. Literature Review and Experimental Observations of the Effects of Salinity, Hardness, Lithology, and ATBS Content on HPAM Polymer Retention for the Milne Point Polymer Flood. SPE Journal, Volume 27. pp 2864-2881. October 2023. http://doi:10.2118/209354-PA
4. Seright, R. and Wang, D. 2023. Polymer Flooding: Current Status and Future Directions. Petroleum Science. February 2023. https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/petroleum-science.
5. Wang, D., Namie, S., and Seright, R. 2022. Pressure Modification or Barrier Issues during Polymer Flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery. Geofluids, Volume 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6740531
6. Seright, R. and Wang, D. 2022. Polymer Retention Tailing Phenomenon Associated with the Milne Point Polymer Flood. SPE Journal, Volume 27. pp 2864-2881. October 2022. http://doi:10.2118/209354-PA
7. 7. Zhang, J. and Wang, D. Aqueous Imbibition Further Investigation on Contact Area Penetration Enhancement for Hydrocarbon Extraction from Tight Rocks. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, January, Volume 208, Part B. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109206.
8. Wang, D., Seright, R.S. 2021. Examination of Literature on Colloidal Dispersion Gels for Oil Recovery. Petroleum Science, Volume 18(2021) pp.1097-1114. doi:10.1016/j.petsci.2021.07.009.
9. Li, C., Wang, D., and Kong, L. 2021. Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Mineral Classification for Scanning Electron Microscopy – Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) Images. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. May, Volume 200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.108178.
10. Wang, D., Li, C., and Seright, R. 2020. Laboratory Evaluation of Polymer Retention in a Heavy Oil Sand for a Polymer Flooding Application on Alaska’s North Slope. SPE Journal. February 2020. doi:10.2118/200428-PA.
11. Gosnold, W., Ballesteros, M., Wang, D., and Crowell, J. 2020. Using Geothermal Energy to Reduce Oil Production Costs. GRC Transactions.  Vol. 44, 2020.

   12. Seright, R.S., Wang, D., Lerner, N., Nguyen, A., Sabid, J., and Tochor, R., 2018. Can 25-cp Polymer Solution Efficiently Displace 1,600-cp Oil during Polymer Flooding. SPE Journal, December, Volume 23 (6), 2260-2278. ISSN: 1930-0220. doi:10.2118/190321-PA.

   13. Olatunji, K., Zhang, J., Wang, D. Effect of the Rock Dimension on Surfactant Imbibition Rate in the Middle Member of Bakken: Creating a Model for Frac Design. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, April, Volume 169 (2018), 416-420. doi: 10.1016/j.petro.2018.05.075.

   14. Wang, X., Hou, J., Song, S., Wang, D., Gong, L., Ma, K., Yan, L. 2018. Combining pressure-controlled porosimetry and rate-controlled porosimetry to investigate the fractal characteristics of full-range pores in tight oil reservoirs. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, December. Volume (171), 353-361. ISSN: 0920-4105. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.07.050.

   15. Wang, D., Zhang, J., Butler, R., Fluid Interaction with Tight Rocks to Induce Energy Recovery. Oil & Gas Research, April, Volume 3 (2), 441-449. ISSN: 2472-0158. doi: 10.4172/2472-0158.1000134.

   16. Wang, D., Zhang, J., Butler, R., Olatunji, K., 2016. Scaling Laboratory Data Surfactant Imbibition Rates to the Field in Fractured Shale Formations. SPE Engineering & Evaluation, August, Volume 19 (03), 441-449. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/178489-PA.

   17. Wang, D., 2015. Surfactants May Boost Bakken Output. AOGR, February, Volume 58 (2), 88–91.

   18. Wang, D., 2014: Mixing Oil and Water May Keep Bakken Wells Flowing. Bakken Oil Business Journal. February, 46-47.

   19. Wang, D., Butler R., Zhang, J., Seright, R. 2012. Wettability Survey in Bakken Shale Using Surfactant Imbibition. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, Volume 15(6), 695-705.  doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/153853-PA

   20. Wang, D., Butler R., Liu, H., Ahmed, S., 2011. Flow Rate Behavior in Shale Rock. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, Volume 14(4), 505-512. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/138521-PA

   21. Wang, D, 2013. Chapter-4: “Polymer Flooding Practice in Daqing”, of the book of “Enhanced Oil Recovery Field Case Studies”. Elsevier, ISBN-9780123865458, 83-116.

   22. Seright, R, Zhang, G., Akanni, O.O., Wang, D. 2012. A Comparison of Polymer Flooding with In-Depth Profile Modification. Canadian Petroleum Technology. September, Volume 51(5), 393-402. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/146087-PA

   23. Wang, D., Dong, H., Lv, C., Fu, X. Ne, J., 2009. Review of Practical Experience by Polymer Flooding at Daqing. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, Volume 12(3), 470-476. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/114342-PA

   24. Wang, D., Wang, J., Shao, Z., Seright, R., 2008. Key Aspects of Project Design for Polymer Flooding. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, Volume 11(6), 1117-1124. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/109682-PA

   25. Wang, D., Han, P., Shao, Z., Hou, W., Seright, R., 2008. Sweep Improvement Options for the Daqing Oil Field. SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering, Volume 11(1), 18-26. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/99441-PA

   26. Wang, D., Han, D., Xu, G., Li, Y., 2008. HPAM Affecting Foam Capability with α-Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant. PETROLEUM EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT, Volume 35(3), 335-338.

    27. Wang, D., Han, D., Shao, Z., Ma, M., 2007. Factors Affecting Follow-up Water Drive during Polymer Flooding. JOURNAL OF DAQING PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, April, Volume 31(2), 45-49.

   28. Wang, D., Han, D., Hou, W., Cao, R., Wu, L., 2007. The Types and Changing Laws on the Profile Reversal during the Period of Polymer Flooding. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, August, Volume 26(4), 96-99.

   29. Wang, D., Han, P., Gao, S., Li, Y., Seright, R., 2007. Study of the Possibility of Fractures occurring Within a Polymer Flood. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, October, Volume 26(5), 102-105.

   30. Seright, R., Han, P., Wang, D. 2006. Current Colloidal Dispersion Gels Are Not Superior to Polymer Flooding. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, September, Volume 5(5), 71-80.

   31. Chen, G., Liao, G., Ma, Y., Wang, D., 2002. The Mathematics Module in the Two-Phase Thin Formula for ASP Displacement Mechanism. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, February, Volume 21(1), 70-72.

   32. Xu, Z., Wang, D, et al, 2001. Evaluation of Polymer Flooding Potential for Daqing Oil Field. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, April, Volume 20(2), 50-52.

   33. Zhao, G., Wang, D, Wang, B., 2001. Methodology of File Accessing in Numerical Simulator of ASP Flooding. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, April, Volume 20(2), 78-82.

   34. Shao, Z., Fu, T., Wang, D. 2001. Study of Reasonable Polymer Volume. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, April, Volume 20(2), 60-62.

   35.Wang, D., Hao, Y., Zhu, L., 1999. Analysis of the Reasonable Well-Pattern and Well-Distance for ASP Flooding. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING. June, Volume 18 (3), 60-62.

   36. Wang, D., Li, R., Bai, D., 1994. Study of Numerical Simulation for Natural Gas Injection to Enhance Oil Recovery. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY & OILFIELD DEVELOPMENT IN DAQING, December, Volume 13 (4), 45-47.

Published and Presented in the conference

1. Jakaria, M., Ling, K., Wang, D., Crowell, J., and Zheng, D. 2024. Economic Analysis of Lithium and Salts Recoveries from Bakken Formation. Paper SPE-220910-MS was presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 23-25, 2024. New Orleans, LA. https://doi.org/10.2118/220910-MS. (International).
2. Oni, O., Alamooti, M. Namie, S. Ji, Y., and Wang, D. 2024. Development and Stability study of Hydroxyethyl cellulose-based Polymer Gel System for Geothermal Applications. Presented in Red-River Valley, American Chemical Society (RRV-ACS) Conference. February 2-3, 2024, Bemidji, ND. (Regional).
3. Wang, D., Ji, Y., Gosnold, W., Alamooti, M., Namie, S., Oni, O. 2023. Enhanced Sweep Efficiency in EGS Using a Bio-Polymer Supplement from Over fractured Oil/Gas Operations. Presented on Geothermal Rising Conference, October 27-30. 2023. (International).
4. Wang, D., Namie, S., and Seright, R. 2023. Water Intake Profile Analysis for the First Polymer Flooding to Heavy Oils on Alaska’s North Slope for Potential of Improved Recovery. Paper URTEC-3853961-MS was published and presented at the Unconventional Resource technology and Exhibition Technology Conference in Denver, CO. USA, June 13-15. doi: https://doi.org/10.15530/urtec-2023-3853961. (International).
5. Wang, D., Namie, S., and Seright, R. 2022. Pressure Barrier Applicability to Polymer Flood Design. Paper SPE-209462-MS was published and presented at the SPE Virtual Improved Oil Recovery Conference. USA, 25-29, April (International).

    6. Namie, S., Wang, X., Wang, D. et al. 2021. Challenge Solutions for a Significant Water Cut Reduction History Match on Heavy Oil Polymer EOR. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers, October. doi: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202113247. (International, abstract paper).

    7. Dandekar, A., Bai, B., Barnes, J., Cercone, D., Cifemo, J., Edwards, R., Ning, S., Schalper, W., Seright, R., Sheets, B. Wang, D., and Yin, Z. 2021. First Ever Polymer Flood Field Pilot to Enhanced Recovery for Heavy Oils on Alska’s North Slope Pushing Ahead One Year Later. Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, September 21–23, 2021. https://doi.org/10.2118/206228-MS (International)

    8. Wang, D., Li, C., and Seright, R. 2020. Polymer Retention Evaluation in a Heavy Oil Sand for a Polymer Flooding Application on Alaska’s North Slope. Paper SPE-200428-MS will be published and presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 20-23 April (International)

    9. Dandekar, A., Bai, B., Barnes, J., Cercone, D., Ciferno, J., Edwards, R., Ning, S., Schulpen, W., Seright, R., Sheets, B., Wang, D., Zhang, Y., 2020. First Ever Polymer Flood Field Pilot to Enhance the Recovery of Heavy Oils On Alaska’s North Slope - Pushing Ahead One Year Later. Paper SPE-200814-MS will be presented and published at the SPE Western Regional Meeting, April 27 to May 1, Bakersfield, CA (Regional)

   10. Namie, S. and Wang, D., 2020. An Expanded Geological Reservoir Model of the West Sak & Ugnu Heavy Oil Sands: A First Step in Exploring EOR Methods on the
Alaska North Slope. It was posted the AAPG Europe Regional Conference, 28-29 January, Athens, Greece (Regional)

    11. Wang, D., Namie, S., and Li, C. 2019. Impact of Polymer or Surfactant Flooding on permafrost Stability. Paper URTeC 271 was present at the SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resource Technology Conference, 22-24 July, Denver, CO. doi:10.15530/URTEC-2019-271 (International )

    12. Gosnold, W., Abudureyimu, S., Tsiryapkina, I, and Wang, D., 2019. Geothermal and Electric Power Analysis of Horizontal Oil Well Fields Williston Basin, North Dakota, USA, the article was present at the AAPG European Region, 3rd Hydrocarbon Geothermal Cross over Technology Workshop, 9-10 April, Geneva, Switzerland. doi:10.1306/80681Gosnold2019. (International)

    13. Dandekar, A., Bai, B., Barnes, J., Cercone, D., Ciferno, J., Ning, S., Seright, R., Sheets, B., Wang, D., Zhang, Y., 2019. First Ever Polymer Flood Field Pilot – A Game Changer to Enhance the Recovery of heavy Oils on Alaska’s North Slope. Paper SPE-195257-MS was presented and published at the SPE Western Regional Meeting, 23-26 April, Houston, San Jose, CA (Regional)

    14. Wang, D., 2019. How to Keep Hydrocarbon Flowing Using Environmental Friendly Chemical Formulations? Was presented at the Chemistry Department of UND, 12 April, Grand Forks, ND. (Local)

    15. Zhang, J., Wang, D., 2018. Chemical Stimulation with Driving Process to Extract Oil from Tight Formation. Paper SPE-2903115-MS was presented at the SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resource Technology Conference, 23-29 July, Houston, TX. doi:10.15530/URTEC-2018-2903115 (International

    16. Detwiler, S., Wang, D., 2018. An Integrated Geological Modeling Approach to Assess Potential of Field Wells for Application of a Surfactant Imbibition Process in an Ultra-Tight Rock Formation. Paper SPE-28860605-MS was presented at the SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resource Technology Conference, 23-29 July, Houston, TX. doi:10.15530/URTEC-2018-2886060 (International)

    17. Wang, D, Zhang, J., 2018. Surfactant Drive Process in Ultra-Tight Fractured Reservoirs for EOR. EAGE-1495 was presented at the SPE Europec Featured at 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, 11-14 June, Copenhagen, Denmark. doi: 10.3997/2214-4609.201801113 (International, Abstract)

    18. Seright, R.S., Wang, D., Lerner, N., Nguyen, A., et al, 2018. Beneficial Relative Permeabilities for Polymer Flooding. Pper SPE-190321-MS was presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 14-18 April. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/190321-MS (International)

    19. Wang, D, Zhang, J., and Detwiler, S. 2017. Maximizing Oil Production Using Surfactant EOR. Presented at the The BAKKEN Conference & EXPO, Bismarck, ND, 17-19 July (Regional)

    20. Wang, D., Seright, R., Moe Soe Let, K.P., Bhoendie, K., Paidin, W.R. Compaction and Dilation Effects on Polymer Flood Performance. Paper SPE-185851-MS was presented at the SPE Europec featured at 79th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition held in Paris, France, 12-15 June 2017. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/185851-MS (International)

     21. Wang, D., Dawson, M., Butler, R., Li, H., Zhang, J., 2016. Optimizing Water Chemistry to Improve Oil Recovery from the Middle Bakken Formation. Paper SPE-179541-MS was presented at the SPE IOR International Conference held in Tulsa, OK, USA, 9-13, April. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/179541-MS (International)

     22. Zhang, J., Wang, D., Olatunji, K., 2016. Surfactant Adsorption Investigation in Ultra-lower permeable Rocks. Paper SPE-180214-MS was presented at the SPE Low Perm Symposium held in Denver, Colorado, USA, 2-6, May. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/180214-MS (Regional )

     23. Wang, D., Zhang, J., Butler, R., Olatunji, K., 2015. Scaling Laboratory Data Surfactant Imbibition Rates to the Field in Fractured Shale Formations, paper URTeC 2137361 was presented in the Unconventional Resource Technology Conference, San Antonio, Texas, July 20-22. doi: https://doi.org/10.15530/URTEC-2015-213761 (International)

     24. Wang, D., Zhang, J. Butler R., 2014. Flow Rate Behavior and Imbibition Comparison between Bakken and Niobrara Formations. Paper URTec 1920887 was presented at the Unconventional Resource Technology Conference, Denver, Colorado, 25-27, August. doi: https://doi.org/10.15530/URTEC-2014-1920887 (International)

     25. Nguyen, D., Wang, D., Oladapo, A., Zhang, J., 2014. Evaluation of Surfactants for Oil Recovery Potential in Shale Reservoirs. Paper SPE-169085-MS was presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 12-16 April. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/169085-MS (International)

     26. Zhang, J., Wang, D., Butler R., 2013. Optimum Salinity Study to Support Surfactant Imbibition into the Bakken Shale. Paper SPE-167142-MS was presented at the SPE Unconventional Resource Canada, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 5-7 November. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/167142-MS (International)   

     27. Wang, D., Butler R., Zhang, J., Seright, R. 2012. Wettability Survey in Bakken Shale Using Surfactant Imbibition. Paper SPE-153853 was presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 14-18 April. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/153853-MS (International)

      28. Wang, D., Butler R., Liu, H., Ahmed, S., 2011. Surfactant Formulation Study for Bakken Shale Imbibition. Paper SPE-145510-MS was presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Colorado, USA. 30 October-2 November, doi : http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/145510-MS (International )    

     29. Wang, D., Butler R., Liu, H., Ahmed, S., 2010. Flow Rate Behavior in Shale Rock. Paper SPE-138521-Ms was presented at the SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA, 13-15 October. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/138521-MS (Regional)    

    30. Dong, H., Fang, S., Wang, D., Wang, J., Liu, Z., 2008. Review of Practical Experience by Polymer Flooding at Daqing. Paper SPE-114342-MS was presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 20-23 April. doi:: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/114342-MS  (International )    

     31. Wang, D., Seright, R., Shao, Z., Wang, J., 2007. Key Aspects of Project Design for Polymer Flooding. Paper SPE-109682-MS was presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Anaheim, California, USA, 11-14 November. doi :http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/109612-MS  (International )    

     32. Wang, D., Han, P., Shao, Z., Seright, R., 2006. Sweep Improvement Options for the Daqing Oil Field. Paper SPE-99441-MS was presented at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 22-26 April. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/99441-MS (International )      

     35. Wang, D., Liao, G., Niu, J., et al, 2003. Evaluation of Numerical Simulation Matching Study on the ASP Field Tests in Daqing Oilfield. Paper was presented in THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF THE EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS FIELDS, Beijing, China, and October. (International)

Honors:

1. “2024 A Peer Apart Honor” from SPE, September, 2024.
2. “2019 Outstanding Technical Editor for SPE Journal Award of Appreciate”, September 2019.
3. “2018 Outstanding Technical Editor for SPE Journal Award of Appreciate”, September 2018.
4. “2017 Outstanding Technical Editor for SPE Journal Award of Appreciate”, September 2017.
5. “2016 Outstanding Technical Editor for SPE Journal Award of Appreciate”, September 2016.
6. “2015 Outstanding Technical Editor for SPE Journal Award of Appreciate”, September 2015.
7. The academic key leader of Polymer flooding technology in EDRI, 2002 to 2006.
8. Outstanding woman scientist in Daqing Oil Field Company, 2004.
9. Outstanding woman scientist of top ten in DPRI, 2003.
10. Outstanding promising scientist nomination of top ten in DPRI, 2002.
11. Outstanding employee of DPRI & backbone of the EOR numerical simulation field, from 1988 to 2001.

Awards:

1. Sweep Improvement Technologies by Polymer Flooding for 1st Class Oil Strata in Daqing. Award for Outstanding Production Project from DPRI, 2007.

    2. Sweep Improvement Technologies by Polymer Flooding for 1st Class Oil Strata in Daqing. Award for Outstanding Research Team from DPRI, 2006.

    3. Further Enhance Oil Recovery by Polymer Flooding for 1st Class Oil Strata in Daqing. Award for Special Grade Technology Innovation of “11th-5 Years Strategically” from Daqing Oil Company, 2005.

    4. Evaluation of Polymer Flooding for Western 3rd Site of North in Daqing. Award for Outstanding Technology Work from DPRI, 2004.

    5. Polymer Flooding Design Optimization. Award for Outstanding Production Project from DPRI, 2002.

    6. Polymer Flooding Development for Eastern of Central Area. Award for Outstanding Production Project from DPRI, 2001.

    7. Re-programming the ASP Flooding Numerical Simulation Software. Award for Technology Innovation from Daqing, 2001.

    8. Measuring Parameters for Numerical Simulation Module for ASP Flooding. Award for Technology Innovation from DPRI, 2000.

    9. Second Evaluation and Layout for EOR Potential in Daqing. Award for Technology Progress from Daqing, 1998.

   10. Development of Pre & Post Flooding Software for Polymer Flooding Numerical Module. Award for Technology Progress from Daqing, 1995.

   11. Development of the Polymer Flooding Numerical Module Application. Award for Technology Progress from Daqing, 1995.

   12. Development of the Pilot Test for Injection Natural Gas to Enhance Oil Recovery from the Fault East of the First North. Award for Technology Progress from Daqing, 1995.

   13. “SURFPO” Numerical Module Development. Award for Technology Progress from Heilongjiang Province, 1992.

   14. “Polymer Flooding” Numerical Module Development. Award for Technology Progress from Daqing, 1989.

August, 2020

Associate Professor of the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

August, 2014-May, 2020

Assistant Professor of the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

October, 2011-August, 2014

Adjunct faculty of Geology in Department of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

July, 2009-June, 2011

Research Associate in Department of Geology & Geological Engineering,   University of North Dakota

July, 2007-July, 2009

Director of the Overseas Petroleum Potential Evaluation Center of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

July, 2002-July, 2009

Chief engineer in EOR Department of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

July, 1987-June, 2002

Team leader of the EOR Numerical Simulation in EOR Department of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM INDUSTRY:

1987-1989, participated:

1. “POLYMER Flooding” Numerical Module Development, 1987-1989.
2. In charge of the project: Solution Techniques for Parameters in Chemical Flooding Numerical Simulation Software, 1987-1988.

1990-1994, key technical person:

1. “SURFPOL” Numerical Module Development, 1990-1992.
2. Study of the Pilot Test for Injection of Natural Gas to Enhance Oil Recovery from the Fault East of the First North, 1993-1995.
3. Study of Pilot Test of WAG (water alternating gas) to Improve Oil Recovery for Shanshan Oil Field in XinJiang, 1993.
4. Numerical Simulation Study of Injection of Natural Gas to Enhance Oil Recovery for Eastern Beier, 1994.

1995-2001, Head of Project:

1. Polymer Flooding Numerical Module Development and Application, 1991-1995
2. Development of Pre & Post Flood Software for Polymer Flooding Numerical Module, 1991-1995.
3. Second Evaluation and Layout for EOR Potential in Daqing, 1996-1998.
4. Reservoir Optimization and Development for ASP Flooding in Daqing, 1997-1998.
5. Polymer Flood Design for Western 3rd Site of North Daqing, 1998-1998.
6. Re-programming ASP Flood Numerical Simulation Software, 1999.
7. Polymer Flood Design for Eastern of Central Area in Daqing, 2001.

2002-2006, supervisor of projects & the head of projects:

1. Polymer Flooding Design for Eastern of Central of Saertu in Daqing, 2002.
2. Polymer Flooding Development Case Design Optimize, 2003.
3. Pilot Test Research of Thermal Method to Enhance Oil Recover After Polymer Drive, 2003.
4. The EOR Database for the Daqing Oil Field, 2003.
5. Improvement of Polymer Flooding Technical Effectiveness, 2004.
6. Patent on “A Numerical Simulator Integrating Lower Concentrations of Surfactant with the Other Phases in ASP Flooding”, Patent Number: 200310101815.0. Authorization: Feb. 28th, 2007.
7. Analysis of Polymer Flooding Techniques for the Main Oil Strata in Daqing, 2005.
8. Feasibility Study of Injection Nitrogen Gas to Improve Oil Recovery for 32-6 Well Pattern in Qinhuangdao, 2004.
9. Economical Evaluation of Chemical Flooding in 12 Pilot Sites in the Daqing and Kalamayi Oil Fields.
10. The Criteria Establishing “Terms of Oil/Gas Reservoir Engineering”, 2004-2005.
11. The Criteria Establishing “Technical Requirements for Development and Project Design for Polymer Flooding”, Criteria Number: SY/T 6683-2007. Implement Date: March 1st, 2007. (This is now the standard for polymer flood design throughout China.)
12. Injection Profile Reversals during Polymer Floods: Characteristics and Counter-measures, 2005-2007.
13. Study of Polymer Flooding Effectiveness for Secondary & Tertiary Oil Strata, 2004-2005.
14. Study of Profile Modification Technique, 2004-2005.
15. Study of Option & Evaluation Techniques for New Polymer, 2004-2005.
16. Feasibility Study for Changing the Direction of Liquid Flow to Explore the Remained Oil near the Areas of the Distribution Lines, 2006.
17. Development of Numerical Simulation Software on Polymer Multi-Molecule Weight Injection and Profile Modification, 2004-2006.
18. Study of the Approach to Enhance Oil Recovery Further After Polymer Flooding, 2004-2007.
19. Study of the Approach to Enhance Oil Recovery Further After Polymer Flooding, 2008
20. Study of Effects of Fractures on Sweep Improvement for Polymer Flooding of Eastern Berxi in Daqing, 2005.
21. Investigated Sweep Improvement Options for the Daqing Oil Field (including more concentrated polymers, new polymers, gel treatments, colloidal dispersion gels, foams, as well as others), 2005-2006.

2007, at Saudi Aramco and Kuwait KOC:

1. Introduced EOR Technology Being Performed at Daqing.
2. Prepared a “PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENT” that initiated collaborative projects between PetroChina, Saudi Aramco, and the Kuwait Oil Company in the areas of EOR, Drilling, and Workovers.

2008-Jul. 2009, in charge of :

1. Development Case Design of 1/24 of Greater Unity Field in Sudan.
2. Development Case Design of 17 of Greater Unity Field in Sudan.
3. Evaluation the Feasibility of EOR method for Heglig Oil Field in Sudan.
4. Training of polymer flooding technology for KNOC (Korea National Oil Company).
5. Suitable Reservoir Condition Study of Polymer Flooding with High Concentration.

Professional:

• Associate Editor of the SPE Journal. October, 2018 - present.
• Student Liaison between Student SPE chapter of UND and the Society of Petroleum Engineers–Williston Section. February, 2015 – present.
• Membership Chair of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) –Williston Section. February, 2011 - Januarury, 2015.
• Technical peer reviewer for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal. January,2010 – September, 2018.
• Technical peer reviewer for the Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. March, 2016 - present.
• Technical peer reviewer for the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. January, 2012 - present.

Educational:

• Academic advising undergraduate students
• Graduate Committee chair and members
• Academic Program Committee (APC) member of the college of the CEM college
• Associate of Student Experience Funding Management of the school of HHSGGE
• Judge of Student’s Paper Presentation and Postures for AAPG conference

1. Bina Farhad,           PhD.       Expertise: Geothermal. (Start at Spring 2024)

2. Mohammed Ashraf, Master    Expertise: Geophysics. (Start at Spring 2024)

3. Namie Shane.        PhD.        Expertise: GeoSesmics. (Graduated on December 2024)

4. Li Chunxiao.           PhD.       Expertise: Rock Mechanics. (Graduated on August, 2020)

5. Zhang Jin.              PhD.       Expertise: Chemical Engineering. (Graduated on December, 2020)

6. Olatunji Kayode.     PhD.        Expertise: Mining. (Graduated on August, 2019)

7. Detwiler Stephen.   Master.    Expertise: Geology. (Graduated on August, 2018)

August, 2020 to present

Associate Professor of the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

August, 2014 to present

Assistant Professor of the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

October, 2011 to August, 2014

Adjunct faculty of Geology in Department of Geology & Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota

July, 2009 to June, 2011

Research Associate in Department of Geology & Geological Engineering,                                           University of North Dakota

July, 2007 to July, 2009

Director of the Overseas Petroleum Potential Evaluation Center of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

July, 2002?July, 2009

Chief engineer in EOR Department of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

July, 1987 toJune, 2002

Team leader of the EOR Numerical Simulation in EOR Department of Exploration & Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Company, PetroChina

1. PI of the project “Enhanced Sweep Efficiency for Geothermal Renewable Energy Using Bio-Polymer Supplement”, funded by NDIC (01/1/2023 to 03/31/2025). Total Amount: $942,877
2. Key figure of the project “Geothermal development Consortium for the Williston Basin”, funded by NDIC (06/1/2021 to 05/30/2023).
3. PI of the project “Wettability and Retention Investigation in Fine Rocks Using Bio-Based Material Combined with Surfactant and Rich Gas”, funded by ND EPSCOR (10/16/2019 to 10/15/2020). Total Amount: $40,000
4. PI of the UND for the project “First Ever Field Pilot on Alaska’s North Slope to Validate the Use of Polymer Floods for Heavy Oil EOR”, collaborate with UAF, NMT, and MS&T, and Hilcorp Alaska, LLC. Funded by DOE (6/1/2018 to 9/30/2022). Total Amount: $315,000
5. PI of the project “Enhanced Oil Recovery Process Investigation Using Chemical Formulations and Injectivity in Ultra-Tight Sand” funded by Statoil (11/2013 to 10/2017). Total Amount: $270,000
6. PI of the project “Aqueous Liquid Imbibition Laboratory Study for Stimulating Oil Field Production” funded by CESI (12/ 2014 to 05/2015). Total Amount: $50,000
7. PI of the project “Surfactant Formulation Study for Enhancing Wattenberg Field Oil Production” funded by Noble Energy (01/2013 to 06/2014). Total Amount: $191,000
8. PI of the project “Wettability Alteration Investigation Using Surfactant Formulation for Shale” funded by ConocoPhillips (11/2013 2013 to 09/ 2014). Total Amount: $90,000.
9. PI of the project “Enhanced Oil Recovery from the Bakken Shale Using Surfactant Imbibition Coupled with Gravity Drainage” funded by DOE/RPSEA and NDIC (03/2011-03/2014). Total Amount: $625,000
10. PI of the project “Fracture Liquid Investigation Using New Chemical Formulations in Ultra-Tight Reservoir” funded by NACOL CHAMPION (4/2012 to 12/2012)
11. CO-PI of the project “Chemical Formulation Study for Oil Extraction and Reuse- Part II” funded by GOLDSTRYK (8/2016 to 12/2016)
12. CO-PI of the project “Chemical Formulation Study for Oil Extraction and Reuse” (10/2013 to 06/2014)
13. CO-PI of the project “A Proposed Fracturing Fluid Study Using Glycerin to Improve Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment Capability” sponsored by Sunrise Education and Research Program (2/2011/ to 12/2011)