Overview
Background
Dr Jimmy Li works at the intersection of geophysics, petrophysics and geomechanics, applied to petroleum, unconventional gas and geoenergy storage.
Before academia, he spent a decade with Halliburton (Sperry Drilling) in measurement- and logging-while-drilling and directional drilling, delivering geosteering and formation evaluation for Shell, ConocoPhillips, CNOOC and PetroChina across onshore and offshore fields.
His PhD at Curtin University (2021) developed the first theory to probe rock wettability with elastic wave propagation, published in Geophysical Research Letters, Geophysics and JASA.
At UQ since 2021, he has run laboratory programs in rock mechanics, petrophysics and formation evaluation, with industry-funded research for Origin Energy, ACARP, QPME, Lihir Gold and others. He established the Quality Management System for the University's rock mechanics testing laboratory and mechanical testing laboratory, which held NATA accreditation for rock mechanics measurement from 2022. Current work spans coal and sandstone geomechanics, fluid invasion and retention in unconventional reservoirs, CO₂ and hydrogen storage, and machine learning for subsurface characterisation.
He welcomes enquiries about industry-funded research and contract laboratory testing.
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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2021
Conference Publication
Path dispersion of elastic waves in granular matter
Li, Jimmy X., Rezaee, Reza, Müller, Tobias M., Madadi, Mahyar, Ma, Rupeng and Sarmadivaleh, Mohammad (2021). Path dispersion of elastic waves in granular matter. SEG/SPWLA 2020 Workshop: 7th Workshop on Porous Media: Structure, Flow and Dynamics, Online, 2–3 December 2020. Tulsa, OK United States: Society of Exploration Geophysicists. doi: 10.1190/prmd2020-05.1
2021
Journal Article
Effects of swelling-clay and surface roughness on the wettability of transitional shale
Li, Pei, Zhang, Jinchuan, Rezaee, Reza, Dang, Wei, Li, Xuekai, Fauziah, Cut Aja, Nie, Haikuan and Tang, Xuan (2021). Effects of swelling-clay and surface roughness on the wettability of transitional shale. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 196 108007, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2020.108007
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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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of CO2-water wettability on CO2 migration and long-term fate in deep saline aquifers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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