Siyan Liu
About Siyan Liu
Siyan Liu is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in data analytics and artificial intelligence applications in petroleum and reservoir engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering from The University of Kansas and has extensive experience in reactive transport and multiphase flow modeling.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Siyan Liu currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Liu has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various research projects and initiatives within the laboratory. The focus of Liu's work includes utilizing data analytics and artificial intelligence for research applications, particularly in the fields of petroleum and reservoir engineering.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to the current position, Siyan Liu worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Ph.D. Intern from 2019 to 2020. During this 8-month internship, Liu gained valuable experience in research and development, enhancing skills in data analysis and engineering applications in a national laboratory setting.
Teaching Experience at The University of Kansas
Siyan Liu served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Kansas during two separate periods in 2018 and 2019. In these roles, Liu supported undergraduate education by assisting in course instruction and providing academic support to students. Liu's teaching experience contributed to the development of communication and instructional skills in a higher education environment.
Educational Background in Engineering and Geology
Siyan Liu has an extensive educational background in engineering and geology. Liu earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering from The University of Kansas, completing the program from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, Liu obtained a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the same institution between 2015 and 2017. Liu also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Paleontology and Stratigraphy from Chang'an University, completed from 2011 to 2015, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Geology & Resources Exploration Engineering from Chang'an University, achieved from 2007 to 2011.
Research Focus and Areas of Expertise
Siyan Liu specializes in several areas of research, including petroleum/reservoir engineering numerical simulations, pore-scale modeling, and multiphase flow in porous media. Liu's current research emphasizes reactive transport in porous media, leveraging expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence to advance understanding in these fields.