Associate Researcher at Shengli oilfield, SINOPEC, China
Guanqun Li (李冠群), born in May 1994 in Shandong, China 🇨🇳, is an Associate Researcher at Shengli Oilfield Company, SINOPEC 🛢️. He earned his PhD in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering from China University of Petroleum (East China) 🎓. His work focuses on the microscopic characterization of shale reservoirs and fluid dynamics in oil and gas systems 🔬💧. With numerous publications in top journals like Fuel and Physics of Fluids 📚, he brings innovation to shale oil recovery technologies. Passionate about fractal modeling and fluid imbibition research, Guanqun Li is contributing significantly to modern energy development ⚙️🌍.
Professional Profile:
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🔹 Education and Experience
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🎓 Sep. 2016 – June 2019: Master’s in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering, Yangtze University
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📚 Sep. 2019 – June 2023: PhD in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China)
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🏢 July 2023 – Present: Associate Researcher, Shengli Oilfield Company, SINOPEC
🔹 Professional Development
Dr. Guanqun Li 📘 has shown consistent professional growth, moving from academic research to applied industry innovation. His academic journey through Yangtze University and the China University of Petroleum provided a solid foundation in oilfield development ⚒️. At SINOPEC, he applies his expertise in reservoir simulation, fracturing mechanics, and fluid flow modeling 🔬. He actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals and international conferences 🌍. Guanqun continuously develops novel analytical and fractal models for imbibition in shale formations 🌀. His cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical excellence are hallmarks of his evolving career in the energy sector 🚀.
🔹 Research Focus Category
Guanqun Li’s research centers on unconventional oil and gas recovery, specifically shale oil reservoir characterization and fluid imbibition mechanisms 🛢️💧. His work explores microscale fluid motion, fractal modeling, and productivity analysis in hydraulically fractured formations 🔍📈. He is especially interested in the spontaneous and forced imbibition processes in complex porous media under various boundary conditions 🧪. His models help optimize horizontal well performance and support enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies 🧠⚙️. With a clear focus on improving efficiency in volume fracturing and fluid migration mechanisms, his research is highly impactful in modern petroleum engineering 🚧.
🔹 Awards and Honors
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🏅 Interpore Conference Presentation (2020) – Recognized for outstanding research on production enhancement in fractured wells
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📖 Multiple First-Author Publications – Published in top journals like Fuel, Physics of Fluids, and Energy & Fuels
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🧠 Acknowledged for Innovative Fractal Modeling – In spontaneous/forced imbibition in shale formations
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🥇 Highly Cited Review Paper – On EOR techniques in shale oil (Geofluids, 2021)
Publication Top Notes
- Title: Quantifying lithofacies-dependent imbibition behavior in continental shale oil by fractal modeling: A case study of the gentle slope fault zone, Jiyang DepressionAuthors: Li Guanqun, Peng Yanxia, Yang Yong, Cao Xiaopeng, Su YuliangJournal: Fuel
Year: 2025
Conclusion
Dr. Guanqun Li stands out as an emerging leader in petroleum reservoir engineering with clear scientific originality, engineering relevance, and a solid record of first-author publications in high-impact journals. His work has contributed meaningfully to advancing the understanding of shale oil imbibition mechanisms and their application in field operations.