PHD at University of Science and Technology of China, China
Fang Shi is an Associate Professor at the Huaiyin Institute of Technology, specializing in mechanical design and material engineering. Born on January 10, 1988, in Xuzhou, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanics and a Doctorate in Solid Mechanics from the China University of Mining and Technology. His research focuses on the extended finite element method, hydraulic fracturing simulation, and rock mechanics. He has authored several books and developed software for fracture simulation. Fang Shi has led significant research projects funded by national and provincial foundations, contributing extensively to the field of engineering science.
Professional Profiles
Education
2006/09 ~ 2010/06: Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Engineering Mechanics, China University of Mining and Technology 2010/09 ~ 2015/06: Doctor of Engineering, Major in Solid Mechanics, China University of Mining and Technology
Career
2015/07 ~ 2017/08: Post-doctoral Researcher, Department of Modern Mechanics, School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China 2017/09 ~ Present: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Design, Faculty of Mechanical & Material Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology
Major Areas of Research
Theory and application of the extended finite element method Hydraulic fracturing simulation Rock mechanics
Research Projects
Project Name: Research on parallel extended finite element method for three-dimensional hydraulic fracturing in consideration of proppant transport Source of Fund: The National Natural Science Foundation of China Project Leader: F Shi Project Number: 51904111 Project Date: 2020/01 ~ 2022/12 Project Funds: RMB 240 thousand
Research Focuse
Fang Shi’s research focuses on the development and application of the extended finite element method (XFEM) for modeling hydraulic fracture propagation in various geological formations. His work encompasses the simulation of fracture networks, particularly in formations with frictional and cemented natural fractures, and the integration of proppant transport and embedment in fracture modeling. Fang Shi has contributed significantly to the understanding of hydraulic fracturing in orthotropic and heterogeneous formations, and his research often involves coupling XFEM with other numerical approaches, such as phase-field models, to enhance the accuracy of simulations in complex reservoir conditions.
Publications
- Modeling fluid-driven propagation of 3D complex crossing fractures with the extended finite element method, Publication date: 2024.
- Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Gurney Flap Thickness on Airfoil Characteristics, Publication date: 2023.
- Anti-reflux effects of a novel esophagogastric asymmetric anastomosis technique after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy, Publication date: 2023.
- A hybrid numerical approach for hydraulic fracturing in a naturally fractured formation combining the XFEM and phase-field model, Publication date: 2022.
- Hydraulic fracture propagation at weak interfaces between contrasting layers in shale using XFEM with energy-based criterion, Publication date: 2022.
- An XFEM-based numerical strategy to model three-dimensional fracture propagation regarding crack front segmentation, Publication date: 2022.
- A fully coupled hydromechanical XFEM model for the simulation of 3D non-planar fluid-driven fracture propagation, Publication date: 2021.
- XFEM-based numerical modeling of well performance considering proppant transport, embedment, crushing and rock creep in shale gas reservoirs, Publication date: 2021.
- A numerical study on the propagation mechanisms of hydraulic fractures in fracture-cavity carbonate reservoirs, Publication date: 2021.
- Failure Patterns and Mechanisms of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Behavior in the Presence of Naturally Cemented Fractures , Publication date: 2021.
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