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Zhi Ye is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDM). He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum & Geological Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, a D.Eng. from China University of Petroleum, and a B.S. from Yangtze University. Prior to joining SDM, he served as a Research Scientist at the University of Oklahoma and a Centennial Research Fellow at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
His research focuses on reservoir geomechanics, rock mechanics, and experimental rock deformation, with applications in geo-energy recovery and storage. Key areas include hydraulic fracturing, in-situ stress determination, induced seismicity, and THMC (thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical) processes in subsurface energy systems. His work integrates geomechanics, geophysics, and engineering to improve understanding of coupled processes in energy reservoirs and environmental impacts.
In 2019, he received the prestigious Rock Mechanics Research Award from the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) for his contributions to geomechanical research. His teaching spans reservoir geomechanics, drilling engineering, production engineering, and subsurface energy storage. He actively collaborates with projects like Utah FORGE to advance geothermal energy and unconventional reservoir technologies.
His research emphasizes practical applications, such as optimizing borehole thermal energy storage, assessing fracture stimulation efficiency, and mitigating induced seismicity risks. His interdisciplinary approach bridges laboratory experiments and field-scale reservoir modeling to address challenges in subsurface energy systems.
