Prof. Yang Yongming | Unconventional Oil | Best Researcher Award
Professor Yang Yongming is a Ph.D. holder and doctoral supervisor at the School of Mechanical & Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing. His research focuses on the theory of discontinuous rock structures, fracture mechanics, and supercritical CO₂ seepage in geological reservoirs. He has led over 20 national and industrial research projects and published more than 50 academic papers, with over 30 indexed by SCI. Professor Yang holds two U.S. and five Chinese invention patents. He has received top honors including two First Prizes for Natural Science from Chinese Higher Education Institutions and the China Coal Youth Science and Technology Award.
Prof. Yang Yongming | China University of Mining & Technology | China
Profile
Education
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Professor Yang Yongming earned his doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a field related to geological engineering or rock mechanics, which laid the foundation for his expertise in discontinuous structures and rock mass behavior. He received a rigorous academic education that equipped him with a strong theoretical and technical background in the mechanics of rock and underground engineering.
Experience
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Professor Yang currently serves as a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Mechanical & Civil Engineering at China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing. Over his career, he has led more than 20 research projects funded by major national and industry institutions. These include the China National Science and Technology Major Project, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and science and technology projects supported by Sinopec and the Ministry of Education. His work is also supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. His leadership in both academic and applied research has had a significant impact on engineering practices related to rock deformation and energy storage.
Awards and Recognition
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Professor Yang has received multiple prestigious awards in recognition of his scientific contributions. He is a two-time recipient of the First Prize for Natural Science awarded by Chinese Higher Education Institutions. He has also been honored with the China Coal Youth Science and Technology Award, as well as the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award by the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering. These accolades highlight both his innovation in research and excellence in academic mentorship.
Skills and Certifications
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Professor Yang has developed deep technical expertise in modeling and analyzing fractured geological formations. His skills include 3D structural reconstruction, geomechanical simulation, CO₂ storage behavior analysis, and fracture mechanics. His work combines theoretical research with practical engineering applications. He has published over 50 academic papers, including more than 30 indexed by SCI and over 20 by EI. In addition, he has authored an academic monograph and holds two U.S. invention patents along with five Chinese invention patents, reflecting his strong capability in innovation and intellectual property creation.
Research Focus
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His research is primarily centered on the theory of discontinuous structures, rock mass deformation and failure, as well as advanced technologies in reservoir fracturing and carbon dioxide storage. Professor Yang has made major contributions to the description and reconstruction of three-dimensional pore and fracture structures, the theory of fracture propagation, and the understanding of seepage behavior of supercritical CO₂ in fractured media. His work plays a critical role in advancing green and sustainable subsurface engineering technologies.
Conclusion
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In recognition of his sustained research excellence, innovative scientific contributions, and impactful real-world applications, Professor Yang Yongming is highly deserving of the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also offers transformative solutions to global energy and environmental challenges.
Publications
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Linear–Nonlinear Seepage Laws and Transformation Mechanisms of Supercritical CO₂ in a Single Rough Fracture Within Rock
Authors: Yongming Yang, Wanting Yao, Xiwen Li, Yujie Gao
Journal: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering -
Mechanisms of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation and Multi-well Effect during Multiple Vertical Well Fracturing in Layered Reservoirs with Low Permeability
Authors: Yongming Yang, Xiwen Li, Xiao Li, Dongxiao Zhang
Journal: Energy & Fuels -
Influence of Perforation Parameters on Propagation Laws of Hydraulic Fracture in Heterogeneous Sandstones
Authors: Yang Yongming, Li Xiwen, Wang Zhi, Ju Yang
Journal: China Civil Engineering Journal (Tumu Gongcheng Xuebao) -
The Influence of Different Excavation Methods on Deep Foundation Pit and Surrounding Environment
Authors: Yang Yongming, Li Xiwen, Chen Yu
Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering -
Influence of Reservoirs/Interlayers Thickness on Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Laws in Low-Permeability Layered Rocks
Authors: Yongming Yang, Xiao Li, Xiya Yang, Xiwen Li
Journal: Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering