Chuangchuang Qi, Ph.D.

Graduate Researcher – PhD & MSc @ Khalifa University

About

I am a PhD candidate in Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University (QS Top 200; Petroleum Engineering ranked #7 worldwide by QS 2025), with a strong research focus on polymer-based Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). My expertise lies in integrating core-scale experiments, numerical modeling, and reservoir simulation to investigate shear-thickening and shear-thinning polymer behaviors in complex carbonate and sandstone reservoirs. I have co-authored 8+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences (ACS Omega, Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering, Journal of Petroleum Geology, SPE, OMAE, InterPore). I am also a co-inventor of a patented EOR optimization method (China, 2022). My technical skills include CMG, Eclipse, MRST, MATLAB-based numerical modeling, and machine learning applications for reservoir optimization. I aim to bridge experimental insights with field-scale applications to deliver innovative EOR solutions. https://www.ku.ac.ae/college-people/chuangchuang-qi

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

MATLAB, CMG, Laboratory Skills, Reservoir Characterization, Optimization, Reservoir Engineering, Polymers, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Reservoir Simulation

Experience

Graduate Researcher – PhD & MSc

Khalifa University

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

- Conducted experimental and numerical investigation of viscous fingering and polymer rheology during non-Newtonian polymer flooding. - Developed Hybrid Smart-Water Polymer (HSWP) for Cheleken Sandstone reservoirs in a $750,000 industry-funded project. - Designed coreflood experiments under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions to assess polymer EOR performance. - Built simulation workflows (CMG, Eclipse, MRST, MATLAB CVFEM) for polymer viscosity degradation, adsorption, and shear-dependent behavior. - Published in high-impact journals (ACS Omega, Arabian Journal SE) and presented at SPE & InterPore conferences.

Teaching Assistant – Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Courses

Khalifa University

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Abu Dhabi

- Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses: Reservoir Rock Properties (PEEG 218), Well Treatment (PEEG 420), Petroleum Economics (PEEG 460), Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering (CHEG 312), and Grand Challenges (GENS 101). - Modified course materials, Grading Homeworks, and guided student projects.

Education

Khalifa University

Petroleum Engineering

2022-8 - 2026-6 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Khalifa University

Petroleum Engineering

2020 - 2022 · 2 yrs

Thesis: Hybrid Self-adaptive Polymer: A Novel EOR Technique to Maximize Oil Recovery (Industry project: Hybrid Smartwater NanoPolymer for Challenging Sandstone Reservoirs)

China University of Petroleum 中国石油大学(华东)

Petroleum Engineering

2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

UNSW

Petroleum Engineering

2019 - 2019

Studied in UNSW as an exchange student for 6 months from January 2019 to June 2019, with the scholarship awarded by Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC).