Xin Xu | Petroleum Geology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Xin Xu | Petroleum Geology | Women Researcher Award 

Xu Xin is a PhD graduate in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering from Northwestern University, specializing in mineral prospecting and sedimentary reservoir analysis. With prior degrees from Yangtze University and professional experience at Xi’an Haichuan Oil and Gas Technology Engineering Co., Ltd., she has led multiple provincial research projects and published in top-tier journals. Proficient in geological software and fluent in English, her work focuses on sedimentology, stratigraphy, and oil and gas reservoir evaluation.

Dr. Xin Xu | Shaanxi College of Communications Technology | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Xu Xin holds a PhD in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering from the Department of Geology at Northwestern University, where she was mentored by Professor Liu Linyu. Her doctoral thesis focused on gravity flow sedimentary characteristics and favorable reservoir control factors in the Chang 6 oil layer group of the Huaqing area. She earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Yangtze University, specializing in Mineral Prospecting and Exploration and Resource Exploration respectively. Her academic foundation was laid at Longquan Middle School.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Between July 2018 and July 2021, Xu Xin worked as a technical specialist at Xi’an Haichuan Oil and Gas Technology Engineering Co., Ltd., where she was primarily engaged in geology-related roles. Her practical exposure in the energy sector provided her with firsthand experience in oil and gas geological investigations.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Throughout her academic journey, Xu Xin maintained an excellent track record. She consistently ranked among the top students—3rd out of 80 during her second and third undergraduate years, and maintained a top-10 ranking during her master’s studies. She did not fail or require any make-up exams. She was also awarded the opportunity to host three research projects funded by provincial departments, reflecting her growing recognition in the geological research community.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Xu Xin possesses strong proficiency in English, evidenced by high scores in CET4 (562), CET6 (547), and IELTS (6). She is also skilled in C programming (Computer Level 2) and experienced with software tools such as CorelDraw, Geomap, Grapher, Matlab, Shiwen, Surfer, Microsoft Office, and Python, enabling her to conduct complex geological data analysis and visualization.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Xu Xin’s primary research interests lie in Mineral Prospecting and Exploration. Her work spans various topics such as sequence stratigraphy, carbonate sedimentary facies, reservoir sedimentology, and the prediction of favorable exploration zones. She has participated in and led multiple research projects, including those focused on carbonate rock dune-beach sedimentation, vocational education’s role in rural revitalization, and tunnel engineering lifecycle monitoring.

🌎Conclusion

  • Xu Xin’s academic rigor, technical excellence, and independent research achievements make her an outstanding candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. As a dedicated geoscientist contributing to energy sustainability and geological innovation, she serves as a role model for aspiring women researchers in geosciences. This award would not only honor her individual accomplishments but also support her continued leadership in petroleum geology.

📖Publications

  • Diagenesis and pore evolution model of tight sandstone gas reservoirs of Benxi Formation in the south-central Ordos Basin, China
    Authors: Xin Xu, Xijun Li, Wenjing Yang, Yangang Cao, Hao Ma, Anan He, Hui Tang, Bowen Zhu, Yushuang Zhu
    Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects

  • Integrated multiscale characterization of tight sandstone reservoirs in the Taiyuan Formation, Q area, Ordos Basin: implications for diagenetic-structural coupling and reservoir evaluation
    Authors: Xin Xu, Jianping Liu, Weigang Zhang, Xiuzhi Li, Zhanrong Ma, Rongbin Huang, Le Qu, Xinyu Zhong
    Journal: Petroleum Science and Technology