Zhiyu Tan

Visiting Student

Visiting student

Current

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B5, L0, 0872-WS08

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Biography

Zhiyu Tan is a PhD student at China University of Mining and Technology and is currently a visiting student at KAUST. His research primarily focuses on rock mechanics and reservoir stimulation in the development of deep energy resources. During his visit to KAUST, he is working with the RockGEM team on experimental research related to hydraulic fracturing, with a particular focus on tracking and localizing fracture propagation.

Research Interests

My research interests focus on rock mechanics associated with deep energy development, with particular emphasis on reservoir stimulation and hydraulic fracturing. I am also interested in the characterization and evaluation of complex fracture networks generated during stimulation, including fracture propagation, connectivity, energy release, and morphology, to better understand reservoir response and improve the efficiency of deep subsurface energy extraction.

Education

  • Ph.D Candidate, Geological resources and Geological engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China,2022-present
  • B.Sc., Geological engineering, China University of Geosciences(Wuhan), Wuhan, China, 2022

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • Chinese Geophysical Society

KAUST Affiliations

  • Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Hydraulic fracturing Rock Mechanics DAS