Dr. Guanqun Li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Associate Researcher at Shengli oilfield, SINOPEC, China
Guanqun Li (ๆๅ ็พค), born in May 1994 in Shandong, China ๐จ๐ณ, is an Associate Researcher at Shengli Oilfield Company, SINOPEC ๐ข๏ธ. He earned his PhD in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering from China University of Petroleum (East China) ๐. His work focuses on the microscopic characterization of shale reservoirs and fluid dynamics in oil and gas systems ๐ฌ๐ง. With numerous publications in top journals like Fuel and Physics of Fluids ๐, 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 โ๏ธ๐.
Professional Profile:
๐น Education and Experienceย
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๐ Sep. 2016 โ June 2019: Masterโs in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering, Yangtze University
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๐ Sep. 2019 โ June 2023: PhD in Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China)
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๐ข July 2023 โ Present: Associate Researcher, Shengli Oilfield Company, SINOPEC
๐น Professional Developmentย
Dr. Guanqun Li ๐ 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 โ๏ธ. At SINOPEC, he applies his expertise in reservoir simulation, fracturing mechanics, and fluid flow modeling ๐ฌ. He actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals and international conferences ๐. Guanqun continuously develops novel analytical and fractal models for imbibition in shale formations ๐. His cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical excellence are hallmarks of his evolving career in the energy sector ๐.
๐น Research Focus Categoryย
Guanqun Liโs research centers on unconventional oil and gas recovery, specifically shale oil reservoir characterization and fluid imbibition mechanisms ๐ข๏ธ๐ง. His work explores microscale fluid motion, fractal modeling, and productivity analysis in hydraulically fractured formations ๐๐. He is especially interested in the spontaneous and forced imbibition processes in complex porous media under various boundary conditions ๐งช. His models help optimize horizontal well performance and support enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies ๐ง โ๏ธ. With a clear focus on improving efficiency in volume fracturing and fluid migration mechanisms, his research is highly impactful in modern petroleum engineering ๐ง.
๐น Awards and Honorsย
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๐ Interpore Conference Presentation (2020) โ Recognized for outstanding research on production enhancement in fractured wells
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๐ Multiple First-Author Publications โ Published in top journals like Fuel, Physics of Fluids, and Energy & Fuels
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๐ง Acknowledged for Innovative Fractal Modeling โ In spontaneous/forced imbibition in shale formations
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๐ฅ Highly Cited Review Paper โ 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.