Shengnan (Nancy) Chen
Positions
Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Contact information
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Study participants
We are always looking for motivated MSc & Ph.D. students. If you are interested, please send your application files (CV, transcripts, publications) to snchen@ucalgary.ca. Please DO NOT call.
Research partners
We are always looking for industry sponsors and research partners to collaborate on potential projects. Please send an email to snchen@ucalgary.ca if you are interested.
Background
Biography
Dr. Shengnan (Nancy) Chen is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary, Canada. Her research centers on developing innovative, machine-learning-powered approaches for the sustainable exploitation of subsurface energy resources. She also specializes in CO₂ and hydrogen storage techniques, integrating molecular simulation, pore network simulation, and data analytics to improve assessments of gas storage capacities and the integrity of sealing caprocks. Dr. Chen is currently serving as the Executive Editor for Geoenergy Engineering (2023-present) and Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2018-2023), and as Associate Editor for Geo-fluids (2016-present) and Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering(2014-2016).
Research
Areas of Research
• Applying machine learning methods to guide field operations in the petroleum industry.
• Unconventional reservoir development: multi-stage hydraulic fracturing in tight oil and shale gas formations.
• H2 seasonal storage in depleted oil and gas reservoirs
• CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery and Sequestration.
• Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) process and maximizing oil recovery in heavy oil and bitumen reservoirs.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENPE 561 | Machine Learning for Energy Systems | Fall |
| ENCH 675 | Data Science and Machine Learning in Chemical Engineering | Fall |
| ENCH 619 | Surface Production Operation | Fall |
| ENPE 531 | Design for Oil and Gas Engineering II | Winter |
Awards
- Finalist, Innovation Award in Energy/Cleantech/Hydrogen , Alberta Science and Technology . 2024
- Achievement Award for Research, Schulich School of Engineering. 2020
- SPE Canadian Region Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, Society of Petroleum Engineers. 2019
- Schulich School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, Schulich School of Engineering. 2018
Publications
- Fundamental Theories of Artificial Intelligence and Their Applications in Energy and Mining. China Science Publishing & Media Ltd., 2024. (2024)
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