Prof. Dr. Fei Yang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Fei Yang | Engineering – Professor at China University of Petroleum, China
Dr. Fei Yang is a distinguished researcher in petroleum engineering, affiliated with the China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao. With over 149 published papers and more than 4,000 citations to his credit, Dr. Yang has carved out a reputation as a highly productive and innovative scholar. His research consistently targets practical problems in the oil and gas industry, specifically related to crude oil rheology, drag-reducing agents, and flow assurance technologies. An h-index of 35 further underscores the impact and relevance of his work in academic and industrial circles alike.
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Education:
Dr. Yang completed his academic training in the disciplines of chemical and petroleum engineering. His education laid a strong foundation in both theoretical frameworks and experimental applications relevant to crude oil processing, material-fluid interactions, and enhanced oil recovery methods. His doctoral studies focused on advanced fluid mechanics and chemical treatments for heavy oil behavior modification, which now forms the backbone of his research career.
Experience:
Currently serving as a faculty member and active researcher at the China University of Petroleum (East China), Dr. Yang brings years of hands-on research and academic experience. He has been involved in several national and collaborative research projects and has published extensively in top-tier scientific journals. Dr. Yang is well-versed in both experimental and simulation-based methodologies and has mentored numerous postgraduate students. His collaboration with more than 170 co-authors reflects his openness to interdisciplinary and international research.
Research Interests:
Dr. Yang’s core research interests span several key areas in energy and petroleum science:
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Rheology and emulsification of crude oil
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Pipeline drag reduction technologies
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CO₂-enhanced oil recovery methods
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Nanoparticle–asphaltene interactions
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Flow assurance and thermal conductivity of waxy oils
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Development of novel surfactants for corrosion and flow improvement
These topics are not only academically significant but also industrially relevant, contributing to safer, more efficient oil production and transportation systems.
Awards:
While no specific awards are currently listed under Dr. Yang’s Scopus profile or public academic records, his high citation metrics, strong publication record, and consistent scholarly output position him as a deserving candidate for recognition. His eligibility for the Best Researcher Award is well-supported by tangible academic performance indicators such as peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, collaborative output, and global research visibility.
Selected Publications:
Enhancing shear resistance in ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyolefin drag-reducing agents via siloxane bond integration – Energy, 2025 (Cited by 0)
Rheological properties and coalescence stability of degassed crude oil emulsion: Influence of supercritical CO₂ treatment – Journal of CO₂ Utilization, 2025 (Cited by 1)
Modification Effect of Asphaltene Subfractions with Different Polarities on Three kinds of Solid Nanoparticles and Their Costabilization of Crude Oil Emulsion – Energy & Fuels, 2025 (Cited by 1)
Influence of CO₂ Treatment Pressure on the Chemical Composition and Rheological Properties of Degassed Waxy Crude Oil – ACS Omega, 2024 (Cited by 3)
Mechanism study on rheological response of thermally pretreated waxy crude oil – Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2024 (Cited by 1)
Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Multialkylated Aromatic Amide Oligomeric Surfactants as Corrosion Inhibitor/Drag Reducing Agents for Natural Gas Pipeline – ACS Omega, 2024 (Cited by 0)
Morphology of Wax Crystals Affects the Rheological Properties and Thermal Conductivity of Waxy Oils – Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2024 (Cited by 0)
Conclusion:
Dr. Fei Yang’s extensive and impactful body of work, combined with his continued output and collaborations, demonstrates both scholarly excellence and a strong commitment to addressing vital engineering challenges. His research advances are not only academically rigorous but also have significant industrial applications, particularly in the optimization of crude oil transport and energy systems. Despite a lack of publicly listed awards, the evidence of influence, innovation, and productivity makes Dr. Yang a strong and well-qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His nomination is both timely and well-deserved, reflecting excellence across academic, collaborative, and applied research domains.