CPG

Dr. Wei Yu

Tel: +966 (013) 860-1996
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: PEGTC, 248

Dr. Wei Yu

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Wei Yu is a postdoctoral researcher in CIPR at KFUPM. He received his Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University in Thermal Engineering. He worked as an associate researcher in Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy in Columbia University from 2016-2018. He is working on CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including nanomaterials for CO2 chemisorption, microencapsulated solvents for CO2 capture, and enhanced oil recovery.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. Zhejiang University, China, 2014-2019
  • Columbia University, USA, Assistant researcher, 2016-2018
  • B.S. Nanjing Normal University, China, 2010-2014

Research Interests

  • CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Microfluidic application in energy field
  • Liquid nano-absorbents for CO2 capture (nanofluids and NOHMs)

Selected Publications

  • Yu W, Wang T, Park A H A, et al. Review of liquid nano-absorbents for enhanced CO2 capture[J]. Nanoscale, 2019, 11(37): 17137-17156.
  • Wang T, Yu W*, Le Moullec Y, et al. Solvent regeneration by novel direct non-aqueous gas stripping process for post-combustion CO2 capture[J]. Applied Energy, 2017, 205: 23-32.
  • Wang T, Yu W, Liu F, et al. Enhanced CO2 absorption and desorption by monoethanolamine (MEA)-based nanoparticle suspensions[J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2016, 55(28): 7830-7838.
  • Wang T, Yu W, Fang M, et al. Wetted‐wall column study on CO2 absorption kinetics enhancement by additive of nanoparticles[J]. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 2015, 5(5): 682-694.
  • Yu W, Wang T, Fang M X, et al. CO 2 Absorption/Desorption Enhanced by Nanoparticles in Post-combustion CO 2 Capture[C]//International Symposium on Coal Combustion. Springer, Singapore, 2015: 591-596.
  • Wang D, Yu W, Gao M, et al. A 3D microfluidic device for carbon capture microcapsules production[C]//2018 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). IEEE, 2018: 1193-1196.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-2126
Fax: +966 (013) 860-3989

Location: PEGTC, 248

Dr. Yafei Chen

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Dr. Chen is Post-doc research at the Center for Integrated Petroleum Research, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geoscience. Before joining KFUPM, he received Ph. D. degree in Materials Science from Shandong University, China. During the Ph. D. studies, he had been a visiting student at the University of Georgia for three years.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. Materials Science, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China, 2011-2018
  • Visiting Student, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, US, 2014-2018
  • B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China, 2007-2011

Research Interests

  • Low-energy light excite persistent luminescence
  • Invisible persistent luminescence
  • Luminescent materials in oilfield

Selected Publications

  • Chen, Y. F., Liu F. Liang Y. J., Wang X. L., Bi J. Q., Wang X. J., Pan Z. W. New up-conversion charging concept for effectively charging persistent phosphors using low-energy visible-light laser diodes. J. Mater. Chem. C 6, 8003-8010 (2018).
  • Chen, Y. F., Bi, J. Q., Wang, W. L., Zhao, Y., You, G. L., Yin, C. L., Bai, Y. J. Toughening in boron nitride nanotubes/silicon nitride composites. ‎Mater. Sci. Eng. C 590, 16-20 (2014).
  • Chen, Y. F., Bi, J. Q., Yin, C. L., You, G. L. Microstructure and fracture toughness of graphene nanosheets/alumina composites. Ceram. Int. 40(9), 13883-13889 (2014).
  • Liang, Y. J., Liu, F., Chen, Y. F., Wang, X. L., Sun, K. N., Pan, Z. W. Red/near-infrared/short-wave infrared multi-band persistent luminescence in Pr3+-doped persistent phosphors. Dalton Trans. 46(34), 11149-11153 (2017).
  • Liang, Y. J., Liu, F., Chen, Y. F., Wang, X., Sun, K. N., Pan, Z. W. Extending the applications for lanthanide ions: efficient emitters in short-wave infrared persistent luminescence. J. Mater. Chem. C, 5(26), 6488-6492 (2017).
  • Liang, Y. J., Liu, F., Chen, Y. F., Wang, X. J., Sun, K. N., Pan, Z. W. New function of the Yb3+ ion as an efficient emitter of persistent luminescence in the short-wave infrared. Light Sci. Appl., 5(7), e16124 (2016).
  • Liu, F., Liang, Y. J., Chen, Y. F., Pan, Z. W. Divalent nickel‐activated gallate‐based persistent phosphors in the short‐wave infrared. Adv. Opt. Mater. 4(4), 562-566 (2016).
  • Liu, F., Chen, Y. F., Liang, Y. J., Pan, Z. W. Phonon-assisted upconversion charging in Zn3Ga2GeO8:Cr3+ near-infrared persistent phosphor. Opt. Lett. 41(5), 954-957 (2016).
  • Liang, Y. J., Liu, F., Chen, Y. F., Sun, K. N., Pan, Z. W. Long persistent luminescence in the ultraviolet in Pb2+-doped Sr2MgGe2O7 persistent phosphor. Dalton Trans. 45(4), 1322-1326 (2016)

Awards & Honors

  • China Scholarship Council Fellowship
  • Guanghua Scholarship
Tel: + 966 (013) 860-5063

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 1020

Dr. Adhipa Herlambang

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Dr. Adhipa is a carbonate and structural geologist. Specialized in the novel clumped isotope laboratory analysis related to the fracture. Experienced with detailed structure-carbonate geological fieldworks and aerial drone photogrammetry.

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. DIC., Earth Science and Engineering Department, Imperial College London – UK (2021)
  • M.S., Geological Engineering Department, Institute Technology of Bandung – Indonesia (2014)
  • B.S., Geological Engineering Department, Institute Technology of Bandung – Indonesia (2010)

Research Interests

  • Carbonate clumped isotope thermometry
  • Stable isotopes  
  • Structurally controlled carbonate diagenesis
  • Aerial photogrammetry

Selected Publications

  • Herlambang A., Koeshidayatullah A.I., Al-Hussaini A., Amao A.O., Alnazghah M.H., Fallatah M., Algheryafi H., Al-Ramadan K.A.H. Expression of the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event in the mixed siliciclastic–carbonate system of the Arabian Plate: Insights from rare-earth element geochemistry and statistical analysis, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2023.106393.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M. Fluid flow evolution revealed by carbonate clumped isotope thermometry along the fractures in a complex salt dome setting: Study case (Jebel Madar, Oman), 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2023.106220.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M., Drake H. Physicochemical Conditions of the Devonian-Jurassic Continental Deep Biosphere Tracked by Carbonate Clumped Isotope Temperatures of Granite-Hosted Carbonate Veins, 2023, DOI: 10.1155/2023/8445328.
  • Herlambang A., Koeshidayatullah A.I., Amao A.O., Bello A.M., Al-Ghamdi F., Malik M.H., Al-Ramadan K.A.H. Structural diagenesis and dolomitization of Cenozoic post-rift carbonates in the Red Sea rift basin: A multiproxy approach, 2022, DOI: 10.3389/feart.2022.1037126.
  • Herlambang A., John C.M., Combining clumped isotope and trace element analysis to constrain potential kinetic effects in calcite, 2021, pp. 117 – 130, DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2020.12.024.

Awards & Honors

  • Best Poster of AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) ICE, Singapore, 2012.
Tel: +966 (013) 860-7607

Location: Bldg. 78, Rm. 2035

Dr. Abdulwahab Muhammad Bello

Research Scientist III, CIPR

Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D., in Geology, Durham University, UK
  • M.S., in Applied Petroleum Geoscience, University of Derby, UK
  • B.Tech, in Applied Geology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

Research Interests

  • Sedimentology and impact of clay coatings on reservoir quality of deep-water turbidites
  • Experimental diagenesis using modern-day shallow- and deep- marine sediments
  • Role of magmatic intrusions on heterogeneity of sandstone reservoirs
  • Hydrocarbon source rock characterization

Selected Publications

  • Bello, A.M.; Jones, S.J.; Gluyas, J.; Al-Ramadan, K. Impact of Grain-Coating Clays on Porosity Preservation in Paleocene Turbidite Channel Sandstones: Nelson Oil Field, UK Central North Sea. Minerals 2022, 12, 555. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050555
  • Bello, A.M., Jones, S., Gluyas, J., Acikalin, S., and Cartigny, M. 2021. Role played by clay content in controlling reservoir quality of submarine fan systems, Forties Sandstones, Central Graben, North Sea, Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 128, pp. 1- 23.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2021.105058.
  • Aliyuda, K., Howell, J., Usman, M.B., Bello, A.M., Maina, B., and Abubakar, U., 2019. Depositional variability of an ancient distributive fluvial system: The upper member of the lower cretaceous Bima Formation, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, v. 158, pp 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2019.103600.
  • Usman, M.B., Mohammed, A., Mamman, Y.D., Yandoka, S.Y.D, Abubakar, U., and Bello, A.M., 2019. Facies analysis and paleoenvironment of deposition of Cretaceous Jessu Formation, Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, v.18, pp. 19-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/sf.22314
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