Min Zhang

About Min Zhang

Expertise in computational fluid dynamics simulation, particle transport modeling, multi-fracture propagation modeling, optimization techniques, unconventional reservoir simulation, molecular simulations (molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo), digital rock petrophysics, statistics and machine learning∙ Proficient in multiple programming languages, high-performance computing and software development∙ Work on physics-based multi-scale numerical simulations: molecular scale, mesoscale, continuum scale and field-scale applications∙ Able to quickly embrace new ideas and skills∙ Passionate about life and building AI accelerated physics based solutions for engineering problems.∙ Enjoy teamwork and communicating with others

Experience

1. Modeling Engineer in Applied Sciences

   bp

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Building cutting-edge multi-physics computational models and machine learning tools to solve critical engineering problems within BP’s traditional oil and gas business, as well as the emerging low-carbon initiatives like bioenergy, electric vehicle battery pack thermal management and green hydrogen production via water electrolysis.

Education

• China University of Petroleum (East China)

  Master’s Degree, Petroleum Engineering

  2013 — 2016

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Petroleum Engineering

  2016 — 2021

• China University of Petroleum (East China)

  Bachelor’s Degree, Petroleum Engineering

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Multiscale Modeling
• Geology
• Energy
• Gas
• Petroleum
• C++
• Reservoir Simulation
• Oil & Gas
• Engineering
• Research
• Matlab
• Visual Studio
• Comsol