Assist. Prof. Dr. Gan Li - High Performance Manufacturing - Excellence in Research

China University of Petroleum - China

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Gan Li began his academic journey with a dual bachelor's degree in mechanical design, manufacturing and automation, and engineering management from the china university of petroleum (east china) in 2018. his outstanding academic record and passion for high-precision engineering led him to pursue a ph.d. at the state key laboratory of high-performance precision manufacturing, school of mechanical engineering, dalian university of technology. completing his doctorate at just 26, he focused on pushing the boundaries of intelligent manufacturing and ultra-precision machining technologies, laying a strong foundation for his future innovations.

🚀 Professional endeavors

Dedicated to advancing cutting-edge engineering, dr. gan li currently serves as a lecturer at the college of mechanical and electronic engineering, china university of petroleum. he is also a vital member of the national engineering research center of marine geophysical prospecting and exploration and development equipment. his work encompasses diverse areas, including nontraditional machining, grinding technologies for hard and brittle materials, and the development of ultra-precision machine tools. his role as a researcher and educator has cemented his position as a rising star in china's manufacturing and engineering landscape.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Dr. Li's research delves deep into intelligent manufacturing systems and ultra-precision machining. he has made significant breakthroughs in grinding technologies, particularly for materials with complex geometries and extreme hardness, such as tungsten alloys. his contributions to the development of advanced machining equipment and methodologies have led to enhanced High Performance Manufacturing precision and efficiency in industrial processes. with a strong focus on automation and simulation, his work supports the integration of new technologies in traditional manufacturing, creating innovative solutions for industrial challenges.

🏆 Accolades and recognition

Recognized for his technical ingenuity, dr. gan li has secured prestigious research grants including those from the ministry of education of the people's republic of china, the taishan scholars project, and the natural science foundation of shandong province. his innovative spirit is reflected in six granted patents, which encompass new techniques and devices for grinding operations High Performance Manufacturing and cnc machinery. each patent showcases his ability to address real-world challenges through engineering excellence, earning him a respected place among china's next generation of research leaders.

👨‍💼 Impact and influence

Dr. Li's research has directly influenced the design and manufacturing of next-generation ultra-precision equipment. his patented inventions, including grinding wheel measuring devices and High Performance Manufacturing pipe inspection robots, have paved the way for smarter, more efficient manufacturing solutions. his work not only impacts academia but also has strong implications for the mechanical and oil industries. his role in national research teams allows him to bridge academic innovation with practical application, contributing to the modernization of china’s high-performance manufacturing sector.

🌍 Legacy and future contributions

A visionary in his field, dr. gan li is committed to furthering research in ultra-precision technologies and intelligent systems. his future endeavors aim to enhance machining accuracy and automation while fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industries. by mentoring emerging researchers and engaging in transformative projects, he continues to shape the future of precision manufacturing. his legacy lies in building sustainable, intelligent machining technologies that will support innovation for years to come

Notable Publications

Title: A visualization method for cross-scale online monitoring of grinding state based on data-mechanism hybrid-driven digital twin system
Authors: Gan Li, Haoxiang Lu, Hao Wang, Yichuan Ran, Renjie Ji, Yonghong Liu, Yanzhen Zhang, Baoping Cai, Xiaokang Yin
Journal: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing

Title: Residual stress and subsurface damage prediction in tungsten heavy alloy face grinding
Authors: Gan Li, Jinbo Liu, Hao Wang, Zhigang Dong, Renke Kang, Yan Bao
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Processes

Title: Research on grinding wheel wear measurement methods: Current status and future perspectives
Authors: Li Gan, Bao Yan, Wang Zhongwang, Kang Renke, Dong Zhigang
Journal: 中国科学. 技术科学 (Science China Technological Sciences)

Title: Wheel Wear of Tungsten Heavy Alloy Precision Grinding and Its Influence Mechanism on Surface Quality
Authors: Li Gan, Kang Renke, Dong Zhigang, Wang Hao, Wang Zhongwang, Bao Yan
Journal: Hunan Daxue Xuebao / Journal of Hunan University (Natural Sciences)

Title: Undeformed chip thickness models for precise vertical-spindle face grinding of tungsten heavy alloy
Authors: Gan Li, Renke Kang, Hao Wang, Yan Bao, Yidan Wang
Journal: Precision Engineering

Prof. Behnam Sedaee - Petroleum Eng - Research Excellence Distinction Award

University of Calgary - Canada

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Behnam Sedaee began his academic journey with a deep passion for chemical engineering, specializing in hydrocarbon reservoirs. he earned his ph.d. from amirkabir university of technology, tehran, iran, between 2001 and 2006, where his research focused on investigating the temperature effects on carbonate reservoir water/oil relative permeabilities in thermal enhanced oil recovery (eor). his thirst for advanced research led him to sabbaticals at the university of alberta in 2006, where he explored heavy oil fluid flow in thermal eor methods, and at the university of calgary, canada, where he recently pursued the simulation of heavy oil naturally fractured reservoirs (nfrs). these formative years built a strong foundation in reservoir engineering and simulation.

🏢 Professional endeavors

Throughout his distinguished career, behnam sedaee has held several senior petroleum engineering roles across leading organizations. from 2002 to 2012, he contributed significantly as a senior petroleum and reservoir engineer at shj oil and gas consultant corp., handling over 20 full-field studies and master development plans across the middle east. from 2013 to 2018, at mapna corp., iran's largest industrial group, he managed comprehensive oil and gas field development projects, covering mature, green, fractured, heavy oil, and gas condensate fields. his expertise further expanded with underground gas storage (ugs) projects at the largest facility in the middle east, optimizing injection and production plans from 2019 to 2022. currently, he supports upstream projects at hn corp., focusing on gas fields development and innovative production optimization strategies.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Behnam Sedaee's research contributions are deeply rooted in reservoir simulation, enhanced oil recovery (eor), underground gas and hydrogen storage, and techno-economic evaluations. he is fully proficient in black oil, compositional, and fractured reservoir simulations, excelling in history matching, eor/ior studies, and thermal eor methods like steam injection and sagd. his Petroleum Eng research extends to energy storage systems, such as ugs, compressed air energy storage (caes), carbon capture and storage (ccs), and underground hydrogen storage (uhs). through numerical, experimental, and field-scale studies, he has provided innovative insights into optimizing oil and gas recovery while integrating sustainable storage solutions for future energy systems.

🏆 Accolades and recognition

Throughout his career, behnam sedaee has been widely recognized for his technical mastery and leadership in petroleum engineering. his involvement as a senior researcher in national Petroleum Eng projects, such as the underground oil and gas storage national plan and the underground hydrogen storage research core at the university of tehran, highlights his standing as a trusted expert in complex reservoir studies. his academic excellence has also been acknowledged through his progression from assistant to associate professor at the university of tehran, contributing to the development of future petroleum engineers.

🌍 Impact and influence

Behnam Sedaee’s impact reaches across the middle east and beyond, where his work on oil, gas, and energy storage projects has supported the strategic growth of energy sectors. by advancing field development plans and pioneering eor technologies, he has played a critical role in enhancing recovery from challenging reservoirs, safeguarding national energy reserves, and ensuring the efficient management of subsurface storage systems. his leadership in techno-economic studies of ccs and caes projects also influences the shift toward cleaner, sustainable Petroleum Eng energy practices in oil-producing regions.

🚀 Legacy and future contributions

Looking ahead, behnam sedaee is committed to shaping the future of subsurface energy management through integrated research in eor, ugs, ccs, and uhs. his ongoing work at the university of calgary emphasizes innovative simulation techniques for heavy oil nfrs, while his academic leadership continues to inspire new generations of petroleum engineers. with his deep experience in experimental studies, core flooding, acidizing, and pilot eor design, he aims to pioneer practical solutions for sustainable energy storage and optimized oil recovery, leaving a lasting legacy in both industry and academia.

Notable Publications

Title: Stacking Learning for Smart Proxy Modeling in CO₂–WAG Optimization: A Techno-Economic Approach to Sustainable Enhanced Oil Recovery
Authors: Mahdi Kanaani, AliMohammad Sedaghat Kameholiya, Alireza Amarzadeh, Behnam Sedaee
Journal: ACS Omega
Title: Numerical investigation of acid diversion using viscoelastic surfactant (VES) under single and two-phase flow conditions
Authors: MohammadHosein ManzariTavakkoli, Behnam Sedaee, Ali Mahmoodi
Journal: Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Title: Assessing Hydrogen Leakage in Underground Hydrogen Storage: Insights from Parametric Analysis
Authors: Milad Hashemi, Behnam Sedaee, Yousef Fathi
Journal: Energy & Fuels
Title: Underground compressed air energy storage (CAES) in naturally fractured depleted oil reservoir: Influence of fracture
Authors: Fatemeh Aghababaei, Behnam Sedaee
Journal: Geoenergy Science and Engineering
Title: Investigation of drive mechanisms in fractured oil reservoirs with tight matrix: a case study of an Iranian reservoir
Authors: Jafar Norouzi, Fariborz Rashidi, Behnam Sedaee
Journal: Geosystem Engineering