Overview
Background
Dr Jimmy Li is a geoscientist specialising in the intersection of geophysics and geomechanics for resource and geoenergy development. He brings a unique blend of high-level industry experience and rigorous academic research to his work.
Before transitioning to academia, Dr Li spent a decade with Halliburton Energy Services (Sperry Drilling), where he managed complex onshore and offshore geophysical logging projects for global majors including Shell, ConocoPhillips, and PetroChina. This practical foundation informed his PhD research at Curtin University (2021), where he developed a pioneering theory on wettability-affected wave propagation. His work established a new experimental framework for rock wettability characterisation using elastic wave measurements, a breakthrough with direct applications for multi-frequency sonic logging.
Since joining The University of Queensland in 2021, Dr Li has focused on rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering for underground mining. Notably, he led the development of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Mechanical Testing Laboratory, securing its NATA accreditation for rock mechanics measurement.
Availability
- Dr Jimmy Li is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum
- Doctor of Philosophy of Petroleum Engineering, Curtin University
Research interests
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Machine Learning in Geoscience
Non-linear correlation, Image analysis, Geology, Lithology, Geotechnical properties, UCS, Young's modulus, RQD, CMRR.
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Rock Physics
Applied geophysics, Seismic, Microseismic, Ultrasonic wave propagation, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Micro-CT of porous media.
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Weathering in Sedimentary Rock
Weathering experiment, Fluid-rock interactions, Temperature and humidity effect, Slake durability, Dispersion test, Non-destructive test, Time-lapse monitoring, Rehabilitation.
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Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation
Geophysical log interpretation, Reservoir characterization, Core analysis, Laboratory measurements (porosity, permeability, density, pore size distribution, multiphase fluids flow and displacement, wettability, sonic, resistivity, PVT properties).
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Drilling Engineering
Directional drilling, Drilling optimisation, Drilling in hostile environments (HPHT), Geosteering, Borehole stability, Formation test, Measurement-While-Drilling, and Logging-While-Drilling in conventional, unconventional, and offshore fields.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Elastic waves in porous media saturated with non-wetting fluid
Li, Jimmy X., Rezaee, Reza, Müller, Tobias M. and Sarmadivaleh, Mohammad (2020). Elastic waves in porous media saturated with non-wetting fluid. The APPEA Journal, 60 (1), 315-325. doi: 10.1071/aj19196
2020
Journal Article
Permeability inversion using induced microseismicity: a case study for the Longmaxi shale gas reservoir
Zhang, Yadong, Rezaee, Reza, Muller, Tobias M., Zheng, Guangjie, Li, Jimmy X., Fan, Yu, Zeng, Bo and Zhou, Xiaojin (2020). Permeability inversion using induced microseismicity: a case study for the Longmaxi shale gas reservoir. Interpretation , 8 (2), SG21-SG31. doi: 10.1190/int-2019-0182.1
2020
Journal Article
Wettability effect on wave propagation in saturated porous medium
Li, Jimmy X., Rezaee, Reza and Mueller, Tobias M. (2020). Wettability effect on wave propagation in saturated porous medium. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 147 (2), 911-920. doi: 10.1121/10.0000616
2020
Conference Publication
Wettability dependent P-wave scattering and velocity saturation relation in granular medium
Li, Jimmy X., Rezaee, Reza, Müller, Tobias M., Madadi, Mahyar and Sarmadivaleh, Mohammad (2020). Wettability dependent P-wave scattering and velocity saturation relation in granular medium. Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting (SEG20), Houston, TX, United States, 11-16 October 2020. Tulsa, OK United States: Society of Exploration Geophysicists. doi: 10.1190/segam2020-3427195.1
2016
Conference Publication
Advanced geosteering technology promotes the accuracy of well placement in the thin reservoirs of China mature oilfield
Li, Hongsheng, Xia, Guofeng, Xu, Daicai, Li, Xuekai, Calleja-Djefel, Bronwyn and Liu, Youquan (2016). Advanced geosteering technology promotes the accuracy of well placement in the thin reservoirs of China mature oilfield. SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 26–28 January 2016. Bellingham, WA United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/178167-MS
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jimmy Li is:
- Available for supervision
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