Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiong Ding | Petroleum Geology | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiong Ding | Southwest Petroleum University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiong Ding is an Associate Professor specializing in sedimentology, reservoir geology, and petroleum geology, with a strong focus on tight sand and carbonate reservoirs in the Sichuan and Ordos Basins. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering and completed postdoctoral research in the same field, along with international research experience as a national public-funded visiting scholar in the United States. He has completed and led numerous research projects, published 27 academic documents, and achieved an h-index of 10 with 237 citations from 193 documents, reflecting solid academic impact. He has also authored a scholarly book and contributed patented innovations to reservoir evaluation and petroleum exploration.

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Featured Publications

Paleogeographic and Diagenetic Controls on Oolitic Reservoirs: East–West Differences Along the Southern K–L Trough, NE Sichuan Basin (Triassic Feixianguan Formation)
– Journal of Petroleum Geology, 2026

Reservoir accumulation characteristics of the second member of Sinian Dengying Formation in Penglai-Zhongjiang area, Sichuan Basin
– Lithologic Reservoirs

Mrs. Vanessa Torres Ramos | Petroleum Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Mrs. Vanessa Torres Ramos | Ecopetrol | Colombia

Mrs. Vanessa Torres Ramos is a Well Integrity Engineer whose work bridges advanced petroleum research and applied energy operations. Her expertise centers on enhanced oil recovery, well stimulation, and integrity management, supported by strong academic training and international exposure. She played a key role in chemical enhanced oil recovery research, leading surfactant-based studies that addressed reservoir water hardness challenges and improved recovery efficiency. Her research outcomes were recognized at major industry forums, including national and international conferences. Alongside research, she has contributed to operational excellence in Oil & Gas projects and is currently leading innovative geothermal initiatives, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable energy development.

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