معرفی
Yuchen Liu serves as Assistant Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in Earth Resource Engineering with emphasis on methane hydrate research and petroleum extraction technologies. Holding a Ph.D. from Waseda University and Master of Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Dr. Liu leads innovative research bridging geotechnical engineering with petroleum applications.
Dr. Liu's academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D. (Waseda University)
- Master of Engineering (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Research focuses on developing stabilization methods for methane hydrate reservoirs using soil improvement agents, enhanced oil recovery techniques, and sand production countermeasures. Current investigations examine the heterogeneity and anisotropy of grout bodies in methane hydrate reservoirs, decomposition gas behavior during stabilization processes, and development of advanced experimental apparatus for reservoir characterization. The research program addresses critical challenges in methane hydrate resource development and conventional oil production.
Publication trends reveal a strategic progression from fundamental soil mechanics research to applied petroleum engineering solutions, with recent emphasis on cement-based grout applications for enhanced oil recovery, three-dimensional reservoir visualization systems, and methane hydrate stabilization technologies. These works demonstrate strong industry relevance and methodological innovation in experimental design.
Dr. Liu received the prestigious 66th Japan Association for Petroleum Technology Award (Encouragement Award) in 2022 for groundbreaking research on methane hydrate layer stabilization.
Professional activities include lead and corresponding authorship on numerous publications, development of specialized experimental equipment for petroleum engineering education, and active supervision of research projects funded by organizations like the Arai Science and Technology Foundation. Current teaching responsibilities encompass multiple laboratory courses in basic science and engineering experiments.
Dr. Liu directs a specialized research laboratory focused on methane hydrate stabilization, operating multiple custom-designed experimental systems including three-dimensional reservoir sweep micromodel visualization devices, core pressure injection units, and water tank experimental apparatus specifically engineered for studying grout material applications in hydrate-bearing formations.
